[Barry]

These guys have got some great crash protection sliders.
I have got set of the frame sliders on order as you read this.
They are works of art and functional.
I hate to release this info as i like to be unique but there are no 2010 Zs
anywhere around me so i figured i would share this info with you guys.
www.top-block.com
They are in france and shipping is outrageous but they are functional
and beautiful well made and look like they should have been factory.
Take a look pt no. RLK27...SWEET.Ride Safe...Barry

 

[Barry]

BTW telll Tatiana i sent you she'll help you get shipping down quite a bit.

 

[ridingswitch]

Cant get the link to work.

 

[Barry]

Sorry i left the dash out link works now.
Barry

 

[So-Crates]

Nice looking stuff - but I couldnt find prices listed. And shipping is high too, eh?

I still think Rizoma is the shyte. They also have very nice frame sliders - $225 for the pair, which is expensive, but you can get them shipped domestically, rather than internationally... Not sure how that compares to what you paid for these ones...

PJs Parts

 

[BeastIncarnate]

How much did they cost?

 

[HondaKaw]

"English version" still uses French? Eh...please make it easy for me to give you my money...NEXT!

 

[Barry]

Will post pics when installed.They are supposed to be in the states now.
If you really want to see them go to www.bikepics.com and look at the 2011 z1000
pics post. They are freakin hot!

 

[BeastIncarnate]

...so how much were they?

 

[Barry]

Just recieved TBR Sliders today and im very happy with them!
Cost American with outrageously high shipping was$493.32.
I know that sounds like a lot but the protection and the look of these things are well worth it to me.
Here are some before and afters.

 

[BeastIncarnate]

They look great, but that's highway robbery. I thought the Rizoma parts were silly expensive at $300 for the engine protection set, but $500? You gotta be kidding me.

I'm trying to decide between getting a cage or some regular sliders. Those things look beautiful, but I can't stomach that cost.

 

[Barry]

They are billet aluminum not delrin or other plastic type
material that most sliders manufactured with.

 

[BeastIncarnate]

I hear that and they look fantastic, but a more protective steel crash cage is half the price. Regular sliders are 1/5. Heck, your exhaust was half the price!

I applaud you for doing what I would not, though. Really looks great.

 

[Barry]

Like they say if you wanna play yougotta pay.
Especially if you want to look good doing it.
Granted ive seen some nice crash cages and thought about it. They look tough as hell but i want a more subtle look. But as they say to each his own.
Even though i havent seen another 10 zed in town ive always played on the other end of the spectrum of uniqueness. My sv the way i have modded it gets called a Duc all the time. Although i would never own one its nice to have your ride recognized as somthing special rather than lumped in with the norm.

 

[Barry]

Just a note,the plugs in the sliders i hand fabbed myself.
Otherwise you have big holes exposing the mounting bolts.

 

[So-Crates]

Wait wait wait - you paid $500 for these??? MAN! thats just....well, thats nuts man! I got my Rizoma frame sliders for $225 - and they are also made from billet aluminum, and look just as good as these do. Im guessing that yours are aluminum with delrin sliders so they are replaceable, right? Or is the entire slider aluminum, so if you wreck, the set gets tossed?? I was biting the pillow at $225 for the Rizoma stuff...cant imagine paying $500 for this.

You, sir, have too much disposable income on your hands. Im fining you an additional $100, which I shall place into the Bell Star Cerwinske helmet charity fund that I am currently running (congrats, you are the first donation!)

 

[BeastIncarnate]

You know, So-Crates, I was looking at that same helmet until I tried one on. The fit is too round for my head and didn't feel secure, even though the sizing was correct. Darn shame, that.

 

[Barry]

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[BeastIncarnate]

You'll live, Barry. Just take deep breaths. Nice and easy.

 

[So-Crates]

You're right Barry - that was off topic. Lets get back on topic.

Barry, YOU ARE NUTS FOR PAYING $500 for these sliders!!