Frame sliders are also called frame protectors, fairing protectors, and crash bobbins. They are a much-needed accessory for motorcycles to protect the bike’s side fairings and other components from cracks and damage in the event of crash or accidents; or prevent the bike from dropping.
The Hayabusa Chrome Spiked Frame Sliders and the Chrome Smooth Frame Sliders come with caps attached. Unlike most frame sliders, these caps cover the center bolt for a cleaner look. The frame sliders are usually located on the engine bolts on the left and right side fairings. The caps are made of CNC Machined 6061 billet aluminum and quality chrome, an assurance of a corrosive-free and abrasion-free material. All Hayabusa frame sliders match the full line of their spiked chrome parts and accessories. All of these sliders fit the Hayabusas manufactured throughout the years. These frame sliders are made in the USA.
The hayabusa frame sliders protect your fairings and frame in the event of a fall or unexpected accident, in other words, they serve as the sacrificial parts to protect the fragile parts of the bike. They provide decreased risk of potential damage for the expensive suspension components, wheels, and other parts of the bike because in the event of a fall, it is the first one that makes contact with the ground before the rest of the bike. Hard-mounted foot pegs, can also serve as a buffer between the ground and the bike's frame and components, but a risk-causing spill can cause extensive damage when left out unexpectedly.
The Hayabusa frame sliders are usually installed on the engine bolts on the left and right side fairings. This is by far the more costly design because the bolts are expensive to manufacture; but you get your money’s worth as it utilizes the long and strongest bolts, and you can be assured the bolts are not brittle and does not snap off easily on impact. For the installation of the Hayabusa frame slider, it is necessary to cut the fairings for a perfect fit. The fairings are modified or cut so that when it is mounted to the strong point of the frame, it will offer the ultimate protection the bike will need. It also allows equal force distributed to a larger area to minimize the impact in case of a fall. Although this is considered as the most expensive way of mounting the sliders, in the long run, cost-cutting is still considered because in cases of damage, it will not be as extensive because it was mounted on a very strong location. This is the most popular location of mounting sliders for sports riders, amateur and professional racers. All the mounting hardware is already included when you purchase one.
You need to make a firm decision when you’re putting in hard-earned money to buy frame sliders. But considering the advantages of the custom hayabusa frame sliders, you wouldn’t have second thoughts in its purchase because of the quality of the materials used, the superiority of workmanship, and the undeniable protection it gives to the bike parts and most especially, to the rider as well.
