SW-Motech Frame Sliders FITTED to FZ1-N

[@pedrosousa7254]

Hello Andy. I'm so sorry to hear that you had to test those crash pads, never a good thing. Anyway, just wanted to leave you a side note. On my previous 2009 FZ1-N, I had the chance of dropping it to the side, while standing still. For some reason, my brain thought that my foot had 'pulled out' the side stand, but.. turns out it didn't. So the bike went flat on the ground. Saddest day of the year. Searching for scratches on the bike, I found nothing relevant. Fuel tank was as new (that was a relief). After a couple of months, a bit of oil started to leak from that big center bolt from the magnet rotor cover. It was cracked but I couldn't tell at the time. Just ordered a new one, replaced it and problem got solved. Anyway, thought you might wanted to know. Cheers mate, safe -ride- quarentine!

[@AndyManCam]

Thanks Pedro. That’s good to know mate. I’ll keep an eye on that. Cheers!

[@tommckay6812]

the new sliders colour appears to be a better match to the bike ,looks great

[@AndyManCam]

I agree. Seems a bit more angular and modern too.

[@Razornipple]

Glad you were not hurt!

[@AndyManCam]

Thanks Kerry. Me too! 😅

[@nicoaalderink5924]

@4.50: "That one". Yes, I recognise that feeling...

[@AndyManCam]

It’s SO annoying!!

[@kevinfarrell5778]

Mega looking bike Andy..looks an absolute animal..👍👍🍺🍺

[@AndyManCam]

Cheers Kevin. She’s a belter mate. I really love it!

[@gregspinks8487]

👍 great to see you Andy. I've been watching your back catalogue of videos. brill love this video dude from R1 Greg 👌👊🤪

[@AndyManCam]

Cheers Greg! Enjoy the backlog and I'll race you to the end! Hopefully I'll be able to keep a few videos ahead of you for at least a little while!

[@stephenlawrence8991]

Love it mate be safe and well mate to you and your family

[@AndyManCam]

Many thanks Stephen! Same to you mate.

[@highlandriders9696]

Those crash protection editions to the bike not only look stylish but seem to have saved you from quite an expensive repair bill. Nice one Andy.

[@AndyManCam]

You’re absolutely right mate! Really lucky as they almost didnt arrive in time to be fitted for this trip!

[@RhegedRideOuts]

Good bit of kit.

[@AndyManCam]

Agreed! They saved my lovely vinyl job!!

[@disekjoumoer]

I have those as well. I call them the Andy Man Cam England Tour Specials. 😂😂😂

[@AndyManCam]

Haha! Cheeky bugger!!

[@vernonwitney806]

Very good. The Germans make some very nice CNC machined lovliness. I've just fitted some GSG mototechnic crash bobbins. Not as streamlined, but I suspect all these things are more for low speed drops vs full on throw your bike down the road action. 100% commitment showing field testing. Very impressive! :-)

[@AndyManCam]

Yeah i agree. But then after a proper crash, i wouldn’t expect to get much use out of the bike anyway!

[@Jaffa1951]

I was just about to put up a comment saying ' 420 Euros - Ouch!! ' When I thought I'd just listen, again, to what you said. ' A full 120 Euros ' sounds much more realistic, especially, as they look really well made.

[@AndyManCam]

That would be a little overpriced! They are exceptionally well made though. Typical for SW in my experience.

[@petercopland3509]

Well done again great video’s maybe sw-motech can help with the sat nav that won’t get you lost lol

[@AndyManCam]

Haha! If they applied the same design detail and workmanship as they do to the bags, i reckon Garmin would have some real competition!!

[@Herzankerkreuz67]

Those are nice sliders, no doubt. Having said that, they will not safe you from calling a tow truck 'after' a slide down the road looking at your unprotected radiator..........😱😭🤦‍♂️ Safe rides 👍🏍

[@AndyManCam]

I think it's more about saving the engine covers, frame and tank. after any slide down the road, it's probably going to be a tow truck situation. But good when the bike isn't a complete wreck afterwards!

[@Herzankerkreuz67]

@@AndyManCam Yes sadly true. Even though our bikes are getting heavier every year they also seem to get more fragile in the wrong places in order to 'safe' weight at the wrong spots. Many modern motorcycles won't even forgive just a simple falling over without a potential oil leak due to a busted side cover, not even mentioning a slide over asphalt.

[@Viper6-MotoVlogger]

Those slider have a very nice look to them mate 👍

[@AndyManCam]

Agreed. I really like the effect. Way better than the mushrooms.

[@nigelbarratt9807]

Great video again Andy, could you do one thing and mount the camera on a tripod for the next garage episode, feeling a little motion sickness. 🤢

[@AndyManCam]

Thanks Nigel. I'll see what I can do next time to try and reduce the seasickness!

[@wokeamerica142]

Looks clean as hell and lmao rip them now least u had something to protect ur bike 👌👌

[@AndyManCam]

If only it still looked as clean! I still haven’t managed to wash it since scotland!

[@garycampbell7891]

Andy the sun is shining in the highlands today. Just saying ...,

[@AndyManCam]

I don’t believe you!

[@garycampbell7891]

Andy Man Cam and again today! 😎 Hope it is shining on you too.

[@blackforestbeamer]

looks great! ist aber auch ein geiles Bike!

[@AndyManCam]

Vielen dank. Sie ist ja ganz toll!

[@darthrider1195]

For me to install crash protection it needs to protect the bike in a crash, these look great, but your spill was about as minor as you can get, the bike basically fell over whilst stationary, but your bike sustained minor damage, which really needs repairing as well as ruining the slider. Do you think the damage would have been avoided or been less with the crash bars?

[@AndyManCam]

In this Case, i actually don’t think so. My situation was very odd because the bike was on the curved edge of the road. Had it been a flat surface (obviously with normal road camber) there would have been no damage. Also i had to drag the bike a bit to get any purchase in order to lift it 🤦🏻‍♂️. Obviously there would always be Less damage with engine bars than with sliders, but then they’re much bigger and heavier so you decide between aesthetics or protection.

[@markmundy3435]

Never ride without protection. That's what she said...

[@Bikerbug2020]

Mark Mundy lol 😂

[@AndyManCam]

Very good advice!

[@bonnie-voyage1005]

Geoff Capes. There’s a name from the past.

[@markmundy3435]

That's an age test, you passed...

[@AndyManCam]

Acid test of oldness! We all win!

[@youngmuttley]

Nice MGA. 😆

[@AndyManCam]

Sadly not mine! WOuld be a nice change every now and again!

[@ADDONRACER]

At what nm (torque) did you tighten the screw? From the manual from motech or from the bikes manual?

[@AndyManCam]

I think from SW motechs instructions.

[@TaZZMaTeNL]

Another great vid man! Quick question, how accurate is your fz1's fuel meter? Mine is extremely inaccurate, was wondering of to solve it. Stay safe!

[@AndyManCam]

Many thanks! Mine seems very accurate and I’ve never had any problems. Sorry!

[@TaZZMaTeNL]

@@AndyManCam oh no worries man, i'll figure it out. part of the fun aint it!

[@grenphelps7455]

Great video as usual m8 👍 maybe u could do a video on washing ur bike 😅😅🤦‍♂️😉

[@AndyManCam]

Haha!! I’d have to wash it first!

[@Seraver]

So I take it these things stick far enough out to protect the tank if it tips over on a flat surface? Looking into buying some as I just purchased an FZ1 Fazer in mint condition and I want to do everything I can to protect it. It's the dreambike I always wanted to own. Or would you recommend the crash bars over this?

[@AndyManCam]

Sure the crash bars will give you the most protection. But i can sadly confirm that these sliders will keep the tank off the floor of the bike falls over.

[@Tibiskui]

Nice pads ! You don't have your Crash Cage anymore? :P

[@AndyManCam]

I got rid so that i could have a lighter and more svelte looking bike.

[@Tibiskui]

@@AndyManCam Oh I understand that! I've got a FZ1-S so mine is perfect with the crash cage, it looks beautiful :D

[@jettran4465]

did you have engine cage on the fz1?

[@AndyManCam]

I did, but then I changed it for these sliders fro a cleaner look.

[@ninjanelly3506]

Bit of copperslip on the threads?🤔🤔🤔

[@AndyManCam]

Apparently not. They were dry when they came out.

[@CalumLawson]

Dedication to your subscribers to drop the bike in the ditch to test it on our behalf 😏

[@AndyManCam]

There’s no limit to the lengths to which i will go for you guys!

[@northernninjarunner5506]

Sadly there was no cable ties with this kit.

[@AndyManCam]

A travesty, I know! I should have thrown a few of my own in, just for good measure!

[@northernninjarunner5506]

Andy Man Cam Could you not contact them and inform that there was parts missing?

[@jcg950s]

...click, click 😅🤣😂, very nice

[@AndyManCam]

I've got all the tools, me!

[@brianlongimanus9436]

I feel your pain 😔

[@AndyManCam]

Cheers Brian. It happens to the best of us!

[@martinsinnombre]

Sorry, man, but you CAN'T possibly publish this video without telling us about that sweet ride (I'll even forgive the fact that it's a 4-wheeler) parked farther in the garage. Pleeeeese: what is it?

[@AndyManCam]

I’m afraid it’s not mine and i would never drool over another mans property when he’s storing it in private.

[@woutervanteerling]

Thats more like 100nm than 46 haha

[@R-K61]

Dude do up your laces or your gonna need sliders on your arse.

[@AndyManCam]

Haha! Thanks Dad! 😜

[@ΛευτερηςΑνερουσος]

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