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Grump · 06-21-2005, 07:15 PM

Has anyone ever seen or heard of a stator cover slider? I'm over in Japan and I see them on some of the bikes from time to time. If so where do you order them from?

FIVEINCH · 06-22-2005, 01:05 AM

Got mine from Woodcraft.

www.woodcraft-cfm.com

Grump · 06-22-2005, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by FIVEINCH

Got mine from Woodcraft.

www.woodcraft-cfm.com

Did you have to take your stator cover off? Or is there one where you can bolt the slider over the cover?

LayinLo · 06-23-2005, 11:14 AM

Check the site.

Grump · 06-23-2005, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by LayinLo

Check the site.

Checked the site, but do you have to buy a new cover that has the holes, or drill holes into your existing cover and apply the pads?

**87gsxrnut** · 06-23-2005, 07:34 PM

Are you talking about engine covers, or frame sliders?

- Nut

themeatmanlandry · 06-24-2005, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by 87gsxrnut

Are you talking about engine covers, or frame sliders?

- Nut

Yes, that's correct.

Grump · 06-26-2005, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by 87gsxrnut

Are you talking about engine covers, or frame sliders?

- Nut

I was talkin about stator cover sliders, I'll take a picture and post it to the forum. I try to ask some of the Japanese riders but I can't understand where they tell me they got'em from.

FIVEINCH · 06-27-2005, 12:13 AM

There are some carbon fiber stator cover 'covers' that fit over the top of your existing staor cover. They are hard-formed with a tacky exterior to resist sliding. According to the people that sell them they are the greatest thing since sliced bread. I won't buy any. A lot of carbon fiber add-ons serve absolutely no functional purpose. I find the price of those add-ons is also a little prohibitive.

FIVEINCH · 06-27-2005, 12:14 AM

What I wished to point out on the Woodcraft site was the star cover replacement. Yes: you must remove the OEM cove to install it.

Grump · 06-27-2005, 02:04 AM

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Originally Posted by FIVEINCH

What I wished to point out on the Woodcraft site was the star cover replacement. Yes: you must remove the OEM cove to install it.

Suppose you drop the bike on the slider. Do you have to take the stator cover off to replace the slider? I know that would be cheaper but I'm just wondering?

FIVEINCH · 06-27-2005, 01:18 PM

With the Woodcraft stator cover: yes. The stainless steel pad is affixed by three screws held with Loc-Tite from the inside. The Woodcraft unit is heavier and thicker than the magnesium OEM cover. It SHOULD survive a moderate direct impact, whereas the OEM will most likely crack under the same condition (usually on the inside).

Keep in mind that the pad is in place in the case of a stable SLIDE. If the bike does anything other than slide (in my case: high-side over and suffer a brutal impact with minimal forward motion) then the Woodcraft case may suffer cosmetic damage due the cover being a pivot point. If the impact is great enough to the stator cover to punch a hole, then there is nothing you can do no matter what product you purchase. Worst case scenarios can be thought up all day long, but I chose the Woodcraft over the OEM for durability. If you like, I can try to post a picture of my original stator cover after I wrecked.

**87gsxrnut** · 06-27-2005, 01:30 PM

Most racing organizations require them for GSX-Rs. Have for years. Much better improvement over stock. Why Suzuki doesn't just make them stronger like that from the factory is beyond me.

- Nut

06-21-2005, 07:15 PM	#1 (permalink)
Grump In Training Joined: Jun 2005 Bike: 93 Suzuki 600 Katana & 2004 Suzuki GSX-R 600 Location: Japan, Yokota AB Posts: 104	Stator Cover Slider Has anyone ever seen or heard of a stator cover slider? I'm over in Japan and I see them on some of the bikes from time to time. If so where do you order them from?

06-22-2005, 01:05 AM	#2 (permalink)
FIVEINCH U.B's LoveChild Joined: Aug 2004 Bike: GSXR600K4 + D&D = DSRPTV!!!!!! Location: San Angelo, TX Posts: 1,083	Got mine from Woodcraft. www.woodcraft-cfm.com __________________ I can see you... MK86: The US Navy Sends Its Regards... FIVE INCHES AT A TIME!!

06-23-2005, 07:34 PM	#6 (permalink)
87gsxrnut Ho Dog Joined: Dec 2003 Bike: 867-5309 Location: Terror Lake Posts: 4,224	Are you talking about engine covers, or frame sliders? - Nut __________________ Person or person's unknown.

06-27-2005, 12:13 AM	#9 (permalink)
FIVEINCH U.B's LoveChild Joined: Aug 2004 Bike: GSXR600K4 + D&D = DSRPTV!!!!!! Location: San Angelo, TX Posts: 1,083	There are some carbon fiber stator cover 'covers' that fit over the top of your existing staor cover. They are hard-formed with a tacky exterior to resist sliding. According to the people that sell them they are the greatest thing since sliced bread. I won't buy any. A lot of carbon fiber add-ons serve absolutely no functional purpose. I find the price of those add-ons is also a little prohibitive. __________________ I can see you... MK86: The US Navy Sends Its Regards... FIVE INCHES AT A TIME!!

06-27-2005, 12:14 AM	#10 (permalink)
FIVEINCH U.B's LoveChild Joined: Aug 2004 Bike: GSXR600K4 + D&D = DSRPTV!!!!!! Location: San Angelo, TX Posts: 1,083	What I wished to point out on the Woodcraft site was the star cover replacement. Yes: you must remove the OEM cove to install it. __________________ I can see you... MK86: The US Navy Sends Its Regards... FIVE INCHES AT A TIME!!

06-23-2005, 11:14 AM	#4 (permalink)
LayinLo Flipper ( Don't Ask ) Joined: Jul 2004 Bike: Crunchy 02 GSX-R 750 Location: Alabama Posts: 3,936	Check the site.

06-27-2005, 01:18 PM	#12 (permalink)
FIVEINCH U.B's LoveChild Joined: Aug 2004 Bike: GSXR600K4 + D&D = DSRPTV!!!!!! Location: San Angelo, TX Posts: 1,083	With the Woodcraft stator cover: yes. The stainless steel pad is affixed by three screws held with Loc-Tite from the inside. The Woodcraft unit is heavier and thicker than the magnesium OEM cover. It SHOULD survive a moderate direct impact, whereas the OEM will most likely crack under the same condition (usually on the inside). Keep in mind that the pad is in place in the case of a stable SLIDE. If the bike does anything other than slide (in my case: high-side over and suffer a brutal impact with minimal forward motion) then the Woodcraft case may suffer cosmetic damage due the cover being a pivot point. If the impact is great enough to the stator cover to punch a hole, then there is nothing you can do no matter what product you purchase. Worst case scenarios can be thought up all day long, but I chose the Woodcraft over the OEM for durability. If you like, I can try to post a picture of my original stator cover after I wrecked. __________________ I can see you... MK86: The US Navy Sends Its Regards... FIVE INCHES AT A TIME!! Last edited by FIVEINCH; 06-27-2005 at 01:24 PM.

06-27-2005, 01:30 PM	#13 (permalink)
87gsxrnut Ho Dog Joined: Dec 2003 Bike: 867-5309 Location: Terror Lake Posts: 4,224	Most racing organizations require them for GSX-Rs. Have for years. Much better improvement over stock. Why Suzuki doesn't just make them stronger like that from the factory is beyond me. - Nut __________________ Person or person's unknown.

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