Gilles Frame Slider Installation

[ToddACimer]

I ordered a set of Gilles Frame sliders from Shift-Tech. Looked at Woodcrafts and a few others but I liked the way the Gilles sliders compress on impact. It was almost too easy to install them.

Tools needed:
8mm allen for installation
T45(might be a T50) Torx for bolt removal

Parts. 2 Sliders, 2 sleeves, 2 spacers, 2 bolts. Pretty simple.


Left side, 1 bolt, pretty easy to find


Installed. The longer bolt and the short washer spacer are used on this side.



Right side, 1 bolt. This side required the longer spacer to avoild cutting the body work, but the shorter bolt because the slider is actually shorter


Installed





Done


They're a little on the big side... but they might make me less nervous about the really straight up side stand and the possibility of this thing getting blown or knocked over.

[S1RR]

Man, they are pretty big. But as long as they do there job, thats all that matters in my book.
I've never seen Gilles engine sliders before. I always tend to use R&G's.

[Shift-Tech-Carbon]

Glad you like it, Todd.

Nice part is also that you can just replace the outer puck if you do ever go down and don't have to buy a complete new set.

Gilles offers every part individual .

Here once R&G vs. Gilles .

[firearmsdoc]

Todd,

I have the same sliders but haven't installed yet. Do you happen to have the torque specs for those two engine mounting bolts for the Giles sliders?

Thanks!!!

[S1RR]

Originally Posted by firearmsdoc

Todd,

I have the same sliders but haven't installed yet. Do you happen to have the torque specs for those two engine mounting bolts for the Giles sliders?

Thanks!!!

I know you have Gilles sliders. However, as a rough guide, R&G do not provide torgue values as the use of compression sleeves inside the bobbins enables adequate tightening of the bolts and the bolts will stay secure. For peace of mind use some Loctite or similar. Do not put bodyweight behind tightening as this can damage the bolt and even strip threads in your engine, leading to expensive repair work. In any situation DO NOT EXCEED 40 Nm (29.5ft/lbs) of torque.

[ToddACimer]

If I recall correctly the instructions said 45 Nm

[///ACS330Ci]

I thought it was 56 NM in the Gilles instructions . . .

[S1RR]

Originally Posted by ToddACimer

If I recall correctly the instructions said 45 Nm

Originally Posted by ///ACS330Ci

I thought it was 56 NM in the Gilles instructions . . .

Wow now boys, hold on there……your gunna start stripping threads with those numbers.

[///ACS330Ci]

BMW Motorrad specs

"Cylinder head to frame

Cylinder head, left, to frame, M10 x 50 - Initial torque, 10 Nm - Final torque, 56 Nm

Cylinder head, right, to frame, M10 x 50, with taper elements - 56 Nm"

[ToddACimer]

Originally Posted by ///ACS330Ci

BMW Motorrad specs

"Cylinder head to frame

Cylinder head, left, to frame, M10 x 50 - Initial torque, 10 Nm - Final torque, 56 Nm

Cylinder head, right, to frame, M10 x 50, with taper elements - 56 Nm"

Thanks for clearing that up.