[kanjiwa]

Hello all,

Just bought my first bike today - a yellow 2005 naked SV650.

It doesn't have frame sliders. I know I need to get them, but that's all I know.

What do I need to get? seems like at least two pairs one for front and one for back what about in between?

Is there any difference between brands?
Is this something I can install myself?

Thanks in advance for your help.

 

[Josh2021]

Moto Sliders. They are the only thing I would trust my SV with and unfortunately/fortunately I have tested them out.

Yes, you can install them yourself as long as your mechanically inclined.

 

[rube207]

you really only need the main frame sliders. you can do swingarm and fork sliders if you really feel like it.

I have motosliders. they are the only design i know of with a through bolt design that replaces one of the factory motor mount bolts

it takes about 10 mins to do as long as you have 2 socket wrenches and 2 deep 19mm (i think) sockets.

 

[YoungRider]

Here's a link to a website you can get them at.

http://www.motosliders.com/MS-1.html

Try to keep the rubber side down though! Enjoy your new bike.

 

[Panth]

you really only need the main frame sliders. you can do swingarm and fork sliders if you really feel like it.

The motosliders swingarm sliders saved a friend's chain and sprocket a few weeks ago. They're definitely worth throwing on too especially if you're going to be using a rear stand at all (built-in swingarm spools for the stand).

 

[YoungRider]

Panth has a good point. The best thing about the swingarm sliders aside from being necessary for a rear stand is they're cheap. I bought mine on ebay for $10 or so.

 

[Panth]

Panth has a good point. The best thing about the swingarm sliders aside from being necessary for a rear stand is they're cheap. I bought mine on ebay for $10 or so.

Very cheap insurance. And they're actually useful for maintenance!

 

[rube207]

dont get me wrong, I have swingarm sliders too. I was just saying that you need at least frame sliders. swing arm and fork sliders can be done separately if desired.