What is a frame slider?
Frame sliders are the cylindrically shaped objects you may have seen attached to the sides of any popular sportbike. They are designed to minimize damage to the sides of the bike in the event of a crash or drop. They are normally made of two different types of materials including metal or plastic. Frame sliders generally bolt to the engine mounting point on the frame.
Frame sliders are an inexpensive form of crash protection used on some motorcycles. They are typically found on race bikes, but are also used on street-based sport motorcycles.ConstructionA typical frame slider is composed of a cylindrical puck that is machined from durable plastic or metal. The puck is bolted directly to the motorcycle’s frame or may be affixed to a separate frame-mounted bracket.FunctionFrame sliders are designed to lessen the damage sustained by the motorcycle’s frame during a crash. The frame slider’s puck operates by elevating the motorcycle’s frame off the ground should the motorcycle crash or tip over, preventing the frame from coming into contact with the ground.VariationsFrame sliders are typically offered in two forms: no-cut types, which use brackets to mount the pucks on the edge of the motorcycle’s fairings; and race types, which offer significant protection at the expense of having to cut the motorcycle’s bodywork.UsageSliders were originated by motorcycl
