I picked up frame sliders, bar-end sliders, and the spool sliders for the Sixxer today. Unfortunately the bar-end sliders were not the correct part so I'll have to go back and get the right ones. Otherwise...
Spool Sliders (aka: swingarm sliders, but not as big)
Simple installation. Just put the bolt through the slider, put a dab of loctite on the threads, put the bolt into the hole on the swingarm meant for swingarm spools, tighten. I torqed mine to 20 ft/lbs. Now tighten the pinch bolt back up. I didn't torque it as I was using a standard allen wrench, but it's tight.
Frame Sliders
The right side is the easy one on the Gixxer. Loosen the pinch bolt (mine was nice and chewed up - compliments of the factory) and then remove the engine mounting bolt. Put the new slider in and tighten the bolt. Make sure you align the notch in the slide to it doesn't hit the fairing. I couldn't find the specs anywhere (Mstingray - I really could have used that manual today - heh) but searching various sites I decided to torque it down to 40 ft/lbs.
The left side isn't as easy. You need to remove all the lower fairing bolts but you don't actually have to remove it completely. Pull the engine bolt out and place the bracket into the orifice (I just love that word). DO NOT install the slider at this time, just the bracket. As you tighten the bracket into place it would be worthwhile to test fit the slider by pulling the fairing back into place - you want to ensure the bracket is pointing the right direction when you finish. Having aligned everything the bracket should stop moving when you are ready to torque the engine bolt back down. Again, I went to 40 ft/lbs. Put the fairing back on and then tighten the slider onto the bracket. There is no torque spec, but once it's snug give it an extra cinch and it should hold in place.
I do have to mention that my fairing is bulging out a bit from the bracket so I may need to cut it after all. I'm going to have the dealer check it out when they do the service next week.
Hope this is helpful somewhere down the line for someone looking for tips.
Spool Sliders (aka: swingarm sliders, but not as big)
Simple installation. Just put the bolt through the slider, put a dab of loctite on the threads, put the bolt into the hole on the swingarm meant for swingarm spools, tighten. I torqed mine to 20 ft/lbs. Now tighten the pinch bolt back up. I didn't torque it as I was using a standard allen wrench, but it's tight.
Frame Sliders
The right side is the easy one on the Gixxer. Loosen the pinch bolt (mine was nice and chewed up - compliments of the factory) and then remove the engine mounting bolt. Put the new slider in and tighten the bolt. Make sure you align the notch in the slide to it doesn't hit the fairing. I couldn't find the specs anywhere (Mstingray - I really could have used that manual today - heh) but searching various sites I decided to torque it down to 40 ft/lbs.
The left side isn't as easy. You need to remove all the lower fairing bolts but you don't actually have to remove it completely. Pull the engine bolt out and place the bracket into the orifice (I just love that word). DO NOT install the slider at this time, just the bracket. As you tighten the bracket into place it would be worthwhile to test fit the slider by pulling the fairing back into place - you want to ensure the bracket is pointing the right direction when you finish. Having aligned everything the bracket should stop moving when you are ready to torque the engine bolt back down. Again, I went to 40 ft/lbs. Put the fairing back on and then tighten the slider onto the bracket. There is no torque spec, but once it's snug give it an extra cinch and it should hold in place.
I do have to mention that my fairing is bulging out a bit from the bracket so I may need to cut it after all. I'm going to have the dealer check it out when they do the service next week.
Hope this is helpful somewhere down the line for someone looking for tips.
