Ninja 250R No Cut Frame Sliders
Some of us have been waiting for a reliable source of frame sliders for a while now. One or two companies have released sliders just to come and find out they are not shipping yet, or just don’t exist…
However, Intuitive Race Products has released a no cut frame slider kit for the Ninja 250R — and they are indeed shipping. The “No Cut” aspect of the slider means that you don’t need to dig into the bodywork like some kits. Instead, you just bolt them in and your on your way..
For those of you curious what “Frame Sliders” do — Pretty much the name says it all. They Help protect your bike and body work in the event of a drop or a lay down… More or less, Cheap Insurance for a Novice, and a great to have feature for the racer…
Manufacture: Intuitive Race Products
Where to Buy: SoloMotoParts
Price: ~$110
Terry Said,
August 8, 2008 @ 10:35 am
Nice!
I have been looking for these.
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Jasen Said,
August 8, 2008 @ 10:57 am
For those who think $110 is too much for frame sliders…just think about how much it will cost to replace whatever you break after you drop it!! I’d rather have a grinded down slider then a busted up fairing. I hate to say it but…it’s not if you go down, but when you go down. No one is perfect and sooner or later everyone drops or gets dropped!
Anyway…its nice to hear someone made some nice frame sliders and that you can actually buy them! I like that they are “No Cut”…this way if you ever decide to take them off you don’t have this usless holes in you body! I’d like to see some colors!?…Green, Red, Blue…lokks like they took care of the Black. I wonder if anyone is coming out with a cage?
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Mr. 2Fiddy Reply:
August 8th, 2008 at 11:01 am
Well said. They are one of those parts that you hope you never have to use, but if you do — They’re worth every penny.
Replacement fairing are UBER expensive (more than 110$), and hard to come by… So, again - Cheap insurance.
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Bryan Thornhill Said,
August 8, 2008 @ 11:22 am
How well do you think these would protect the bike in a simple fall over or low speed slide? Are they positioned where they need to be due to the location of the simple, no cut design. I want something that will protect the major fairing pieces if some numb nuts kicks my bike over on the street or some soccer mom on the cell phone hits my bike backing up in the parking lot. What’s the purpose of having frame sliders if they don’t offer maximum protection? I’d rather have some where I do have to cut the bodywork if they work better. Not saying that these don’t work as I have no idea but it’s hard to tell from their one, small photograph where they mount and what they exactly mount to. They appear from the photograph that appear not to be positioned in the optimum location. For 110 bucks I can make a pretty good looking set of frame sliders to make people feel all warm and fuzzy inside that they spent money but I won’t be able to guarantee them. Before I spent 110 dollars I’d have to see honest crash reviews, more know band name, more detailed photos, or some kind of professional well know institute rating. Does the package include the rear spindles or swing arm sliders for that price?
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Bryan Thornhill Reply:
August 8th, 2008 at 11:33 am
Sorry for the unclear portion of text near the end of my post but it should read…a better known brand name…
It frustrates me that I can’t get my sentences together as I try and proof read before i hit the submit button. My brain and eyes just don’t catch the problems. When ever you see my name attached to something just expect some kind of grammatical problem.
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w00w00 Said,
August 9, 2008 @ 5:59 am
Bryan your over analyzing it. Frame sliders more known brand name ? Frame sliders are frame sliders dude - some will argue that - but cut out all the brand loyal shit - and talk brass tacks - they do their job no matter the brand.
They go on the bike at the peaks of the fairings - so yes - they protect your plastics - but your not going to get 100% protection and no scratches no matter what you use.
And no - its just frame sliders - not rear spindles - those are another purchase
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J.E.Turner Reply:
August 9th, 2008 at 2:37 pm
From what I’ve seen, the brand *absolutely does* matter when it comes to “no cut” frame sliders. I see complaints about them breaking and doing no good while the well-engineered ones are much less-likely to do so.
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Bryan Thornhill Reply:
August 9th, 2008 at 5:00 pm
I disagree as it’s placement can be very important to its function as well as the length of the pluck so that it sticks out the correct length. If the frame sliders are not positioned properly on the bike the fairing can receive more damage then the one’s that is positioned correctly. Maybe the reason why more companies have not come out with comparable frame slider offerings is there is no viable mounting place and making one would be to labor intensive or it just plain doesn’t work. Maybe Kawasaki when developing this frame, considering its not a race inspired frame, didn’t plan for a viable mounting place for something like this. Not every hole and bolt in a bikes frame or engine is designed to take a frame slider. Just a thought as I am speculating. My original point was to bring up the fact that the Intuitive Race Products frame slider appears to be higher on the bike then I’ve seen in the past on different bikes. The reason why I mentioned brand names is most of the time those bigger companies have more money for R&D where they also put there long term reputation on the line and insurance premiums when they release a new product. If the idea of just sticking a pair of frame sliders on your bike makes you feel better then that’s fine but when I buy something I do research and try and find out as much about the product before I spend my hard earned cash. Please do not take my post as I am insinuating that I am a professional bike builder or frame slider tester/designer but I am just going on what I have seen and experienced for twenty seven years being around the motorcycle scene. I just wish that Intuitive Race Products could/would have included a few more detailed photos where maybe I /we could see the correct prospective to view it before I buy. They need to include a perpendicular shot with some better lighting and maybe even a close up of where it mounts so that I can see it. That’s all….
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Bryan Thornhill Reply:
August 11th, 2008 at 3:18 pm
Here seems to be a better solution for the money spent as these have to be installed which most likely puts them into the most optimal position. Like I mentioned before the easiest mounting place is not always the best answer. This kit includes a set of Frame Sliders, a set of Bar End Sliders, and a set of Swingarm Spool Sliders to better protect your investment!
This site has a disclaimer that says Shogun has started its production of these units and orders will start being filled this past June.
Here is the link to read Shogun’s full description:
http://www.nomadicmoto.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=2859&zenid=93eebe15063115f5ac092ca3aa5af319
In my book brand names are brand names for a reason and that usually means better materials and a better product.
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250E Said,
August 9, 2008 @ 12:28 pm
I say Hooray! I just got my money refunded for a 6 week wait on the Shogun kit that never made it. They actually cancelled the front axel sliders as well. It’s well worth the money at $370+- for a new fairing. I wanna say this is such a fantastic site. I gave up on another forum after getting into a beef with one of those self-proclamers. I decided to just eaves-drop on new production info but this is a clean, timely and accurate site. It’s like reading a magazine. Perfect
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DJAZ Said,
August 10, 2008 @ 1:36 am
Yeah, very well maintained site. I agree. 2Fiddy keeps it real like no other.
As for the Sliders, get ‘em. Not for the fairings, for that you should consider a stunt cage. Really, if you drop the bike it will be scratched, if you plan on dropping it regularly the cage will protect it.
The fairnings are already protecting the engine. So just replace them if you drop it once. And my right fairing cost $320, not $110. crash.
The sliders are to protect your FRAME. Which, if it gets bent, is impossible to replace. No you say, it isn’t impossible? Try telling that to your insurnce company.
Get these and be sure. Or try talking to your bike, “Frame, stay AWAY from the curb, you hear me?”
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Mr. 2Fiddy Reply:
August 10th, 2008 at 12:39 pm
Well, frame sliders will help protect your fairings in a drop. If the slider takes the bulk of the impact you’re more likely to walk away with scratches instead of cracks.
But, the Lobster Eyes turn signals we have, they’re goners well before you ever get near the frame slider. Not sure if that is a bad thing or not…
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DJAZ Said,
August 11, 2008 @ 1:12 am
@2fiddy: “Lobster eyes” is most apt description.
Of course, you’re correct. They will protect the plastic from cracks. If you drop it on the street flat. If you drop it the way most newbies do, you will be lucky the insurance company doesn’t total it.
And may I just add that the process of totalling motorcycles has gotten waaayyy out of hand.
Remember that when you see lots of sportbikes at a used lot. Somebody is making a killing. And it might cost you your life.
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daniel Said,
August 12, 2008 @ 4:24 am
who actually ordered any type of frame sliders for our bikes and has received/installed them?
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Kenny Said,
August 12, 2008 @ 3:31 pm
All I want to know is what these mount to.
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Tommy Said,
August 13, 2008 @ 8:18 pm
I spoke w/ Daniel at SoloMotoParts CS deparment this afternoon and asked him for some instructions or any information regarding the mount point. He didn’t have anything and said that there is a waiting list a mile long already. So it doesn’t look like they are shipping just yet………
I’ll hold off myself until I see some close-up pictures of where these mount.
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John Said,
August 22, 2008 @ 12:55 am
Man I want a set. Anyone has a picture of them uninstalled? I have never seen them before.
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Kat Said,
September 1, 2008 @ 10:34 am
There is a DIY and pictures of these installed over on kawiforums from CaliGirl. She’s sending mine to me next week and I will be installing over the weekend.
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JASON Said,
September 13, 2008 @ 4:20 am
Just installed these frame sliders today! They look sweet. However, i do recommend two people to install them. Makes the job a bit easier. Took me about 1 1/2 hrs to install with my friend.
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Michael Said,
September 16, 2008 @ 12:18 am
I never paid up front and waited for a set because I kept watching the release date get pushed further and further back, but I did walk into my local dealer and ask if they had a set. i guess I walked in at the right time, because he handed me the only set they had, $114 plus tax which came to $123. The mount using a replacement engine mount bolt and seem pretty sturdy. It’s an easy install, even easier if you have a second person. I put them on my wife’s bike and it was a definite improvement.
It did not come with rear spools, but you can go on ebay and buy a pair of T-Rex rear spools for $12.99 “BUY IT NOW” plus shipping, or bid on a pair. That’s how I got my wife’s, and since I also bought a set of front/rear stands, they shipped them together, with no additional charge. Any rear spools with a 10mm bolt will work; don’t spend $39.99 on a pair just because they say Ninja 250 on the package.
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Jack P Said,
October 10, 2008 @ 3:29 pm
Anyone find a cheaper alternative, preferably no cut ? There has to be someone else making these for less than $100
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Ernie Cooley Said,
November 12, 2008 @ 1:40 pm
http://www.kawiforums.com/showthread.php?t=119815
Bought a set of these and will be installing them this weekend
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