Axle sliders

[Phrogg]

So I am looking to trying and making my own axle sliders and was wondering if anyone has had any exprience with this. Or if you already have axle sliders would you be able to provide some info on how it went together. By the looks of it, you just still a rod through your axle and put the sliders on. Is there more to it then this? Any info would be great.

Thanks

 

[njsxb9]

Someone over on Badweatherbikers.com had a whole writeup on DIY Axle sliders that were made out of Skateboard wheels I believe which were pretty cool.

 

[LeFox]

quick home made...

 

[Path125]

I bought some from Dark Horse Moto and that is basically how they are built (threaded rod, through the axle, into the sliders). I got the one with the built in spool, so it can fit the stand i had, nice touch...

 

[mrdozer2you]

quick home made...

How exactly do they mount? I dont see anywhere for anything to thread into?

 

[LeFox]

threaded bar through axle

 

[CITYXSD]

Hello LeFox, What is the material used on the slider.
Looks great!

 

[LeFox]

solid hard plastic...machine shape them and voilà

they are just temp ones though, but they do their job well [smirk]

 

[mrdozer2you]

threaded bar through axle

I looked at my axle...how does a bar fit through?

 

[LeFox]

I looked at my axle...how does a bar fit through?

it's about the same as this:

it's very simple to make

 

[Phrogg]

I bought these because everyone was saying how good they were and what not. I didn't want to spend $50 or more and sliders for this bike when I saw you could get them for less on the jap bikes. That is why I bought the eco sliders from them.

I am a little more then dissapointed in this whole thing. I thought there was going to be a little more to it then a long bolt with a couple of nuts and bolts. For $42 shipped, $34.95 before S/H, I was expecting a little more. Not to mention I didn't get the "thread locker goo" to make sure might my right one stays on.....

I wish someone had pictures of theres for others to see. So that is why i'm posting these pictures. For the person that is tossing around the idea of making their own or buying them. You can see that these things are not worth the money they are charging. No offense....
The delrin does have a better finish then what I would have been able to do.Yes, they will save your bike from far more worse fate then not having them. As you can see though. It doesn't take a brainiac to see how to make these. Just look at the pictures and you can figure it out from there. If you do have any questions then please ask. Nothing really special and definately not worth $42.

 

[Phrogg]

How much did it cost to make yours lefox? I'm probably gonna end up making my own for the front axle.

 

[scobbie001]

Since it is so easy, and I know someone with machining equipment, I think I'll make my own....does anyone know the length the internal bar needs to be as not to have a bunch of threaded bar hanging out the end? And what is the internal diameter of the axle? How long do they need to protrude from the axle to prevent fork/swingarm damage in the case of a spill? Hmm...I don't think I need any other dimensions, do I?

 

[LeFox]

How much did it cost to make yours lefox? I'm probably gonna end up making my own for the front axle.

nothing...i had the parts laying around.
price is hard to say, cause i don't know how much anything costs on your side of the pond...

Since it is so easy, and I know someone with machining equipment, I think I'll make my own....does anyone know the length the internal bar needs to be as not to have a bunch of threaded bar hanging out the end? And what is the internal diameter of the axle? How long do they need to protrude from the axle to prevent fork/swingarm damage in the case of a spill? Hmm...I don't think I need any other dimensions, do I?

mine are just straight, there's no part in the axle itself, although that would make them a bit better fitting/looking.
the lenght of the bar depends on the protection your fitting. mine is about 4cm (1.6inch) and they were tested and worked [sad]

 

[scobbie001]

And what is the internal diameter of the axle?

Do you know that one? [confused]

 

[LeFox]

would have to measure it...same as you

 

[scobbie001]

Okay....I didn't know if you had that in your wealth of knowledge....thanks! [up]

 

[burnteyes]

I just bought 1/2 inch allthread that real close to the I.D. of the axel then wrap some electrical tape down its lenght and its snug in the axel. Then drilled out some skateboard wheels, slid them on then a washer then a lock washer and a nut or a lock nut if you can find one and you wouldnt need that secound washer

 

[zoedogg1]

I wonder if skateboard wheels would work. Hard Urethane.

 

[rider1086]

In the unfortunate event that some of you have gone down, does anyone of you feel it is necessary to put axle sliders on the front axle? If you could share your opinion i would appreciate it, thanks.