Frame Slider Brackets - Braunstein82 brackets still around?

[solidfish]

So I almost dropped my bike last weekend (dropped once before) and I decided to invest in sliders. I'm considering a couple of options after doing some searches on the forums.

1. Create a bracket. I was able to make one before using aluminum but I dont think it can uphold the 400+ pounds on a fall. And I'm afraid to test it...

2. Members who dropped have reported Braunstein82 brackets as reliable on a fall. Are these still being sold?

3. Install slider directly onto frame. I've seen one case where a 1/4" hole was drilled onto the frame and the sliders were directly installed. This cant be safe right?

These are our only options?

Thanks

[FASHER]

Braunstein still makes his. They are custom made, so you'll have to wait on them. I can't seem to find the thread, but there was another member that made his/her own brackets they looked pretty good.

A few folks have drilled thier frames. It's an option, but I'm not trying it. Just seems like it compromises the the frame to me. But what do I know

There's a guy on eBay selling some home made brackets. BUT, he says you MIGHT have to shave your fairing. Doesn't sound too appealing.

[notec]

I have a threaded insert tool.........looks like a fancy rivit gun. It is used to put a threaded insert in. Then you could put the slider onto that.

But I think I would rather let the plastics take the abuse than to have the frame twisted by a slider that snags the ground.

[KatanaSoldier]

Pm Braunstein as they have a design to bend or breakaway so the frame does not take the brunt of the damage if I recall correctly. They are for the 98+ only. I'm with Fasher and will not drill that frame! Braunsteins installed in about 15 minutes and I did not even remove the fairings. I just loosened them to get my hands in.

[Carey]

Try here, http://www.katriders.com/forums/view...asc&highlight=