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Re: T-Rex Racing Frame Sliders
« Reply #80 on: February 13, 2014, 06:52:03 PM »
Quote from: 2talltim on February 13, 2014, 05:20:52 PM
My original thought was just to get the frame slider wasn't really thinking about the bag protector. My thoughts were if i go down i just want to be able to ride it home, nothing more. I just think the bag protectors are gawg awful ugly sticking out. Might convince myself other wise but i doubt it ..lol

My thoughts about this...
First, seldom do I ride w/o the bags. I'm thinkin' not only are they great for extra storage, carrying tools, etc... But... They probably could save your leg if you laid it over by preventing that 700 + lb. bike from laying down on it and smashing it into the asphalt.
Guards just help more.
Yes, w/o bags...I totally agree how ugly they look.

Second, replacement bags and paint is not cheap.

But hey... Everybody's different, and ymmv, as they say.
Personally, I hate adding the weight, but... I still gotta make several more payments... Lol
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Re: T-Rex Racing Frame Sliders
« Reply #81 on: February 21, 2014, 05:05:07 PM »
Quote from: maxtog on February 09, 2014, 10:11:20 PM
No corrections yet http://t-rex-racing.com/catalog.php?category=32
And they never even replied to my Email.  Perhaps hearing it multiple times will help, though.

Today I FINALLY got an Email from them ("Oscar") saying they fixed the problems on their site with the Concours years.  Yep, fixed!
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Re: T-Rex Racing Frame Sliders
« Reply #82 on: February 21, 2014, 07:40:26 PM »
 :thumbs: about time..
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Re: T-Rex Racing Frame Sliders
« Reply #83 on: February 21, 2014, 08:57:53 PM »
Any updates on the install?
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Re: T-Rex Racing Frame Sliders
« Reply #84 on: February 22, 2014, 05:56:25 AM »
Quote from: maxtog on February 21, 2014, 05:05:07 PM
Today I FINALLY got an Email from them ("Oscar") saying they fixed the problems on their site with the Concours years.  Yep, fixed!

Oh thank goodness! I'll be able to sleep so much better tonight.    ;)
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Re: T-Rex Racing Frame Sliders
« Reply #85 on: February 22, 2014, 09:10:23 AM »
Excellent news for you, C!
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Re: T-Rex Racing Frame Sliders
« Reply #86 on: February 23, 2014, 06:34:31 PM »
Quote from: C14lvr on February 12, 2014, 07:40:17 PM


Planning on installing the rest by the weekend. Weatherman says mid-60's this weekend!
Woohoo! ;D

The engine guards may be a challenge on mine, since I have AST touring pegs, and it's bracket is under one attachment bolt on each side, and my Rostra module mounting bracket is under another one on the left side...

But, one thing about it...
This project will prove whether or not it can be added with those accessories already in place or not, and answer that question.

Looking at it today, I believe it will work fine.
(He says with his fingers crossed...)


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Re: T-Rex Racing Frame Sliders
« Reply #87 on: March 17, 2014, 10:28:20 AM »
Quote from: 2talltim on February 21, 2014, 08:57:53 PM
Any updates on the install?
Hi again, to all...

So sorry for the delay in this thread!
The weather here turned pretty ugly for a while, and then I came down sick with the flu.

Good news is, the weather's now better, and so am I.
I'll be posting more soon.
Bob
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Re: T-Rex Racing Frame Sliders
« Reply #88 on: April 02, 2014, 08:29:46 AM »
Update:

Well, I managed to get the entire kit installed finally!

However, while riding 2 up this past weekend, a design flaw with the rear bag guards reared it's ugly head. It confirmed my fears.

After getting the rear's installed, and looking underneath at them, I noticed they actually wind up over the top of the 2 upper swingarm braces.

Now, unloaded and on the centerstand, they are about 5" above them. But, it did make me wonder if there would be a suspension clash, once the suspension is compressed with weight, and working up and down.

Turns out, they do collide!
They clear fine if only riding solo, but not 2up.
Once we felt the rear bottoming out, I stopped and adjusted the rear preload.
But, it did not help.
I now have some small rub places on the bikes swingarm braces.

So, I have notified them of the design flaw, and they have agreed to refund the money, and will start immediately to redesign them. Once they have the problem resolved, they'll send me out a new set.
I sent them pics of the situation, and the paint damage to my suspension parts.

So... For now, I'm removing the bag guards, and waiting to get my next revised set.

I'll update with pics once I get the next set installed.

I will add, they took the news very well, showed good concern, promptly responded to me once they received my email and pics, promptly offered a refund, and got to work to correct the issue.
Can't ask more than that from any company, IMHO.

Stay tuned... More to follow.
Bob
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Re: T-Rex Racing Frame Sliders
« Reply #89 on: April 02, 2014, 10:00:04 AM »
SOOOOOOOO.....
how's about sharing those pictures of there design flaw with us, so's we can figger stuff also....
Having installed a trailer hitch to my beast, it raises even more issues if I desired these, as the hitch mounts to common hard points also... making it a real chore...(I had to completely cut the hitch I bought apart, and re-weld all the tabs back on, and repaint it to make it work because the manufacturers didn't even come close to making a consistent welding jig for the model I bought.)...




 enquiring minds like to ponder pre-purchase... ;)
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Re: T-Rex Racing Frame Sliders
« Reply #90 on: April 02, 2014, 08:43:40 PM »
Ok, Man of Blues... since you asked, yee shall receive!

















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Re: T-Rex Racing Frame Sliders
« Reply #91 on: April 02, 2014, 08:59:14 PM »
The other issues I brought up to them included;

1) The flat brace bracket that the rear guards are welded to is too thin and flimsy.
2) The size of the piping is too small (1/2"). Aren't Canyon Cage rear hoops made out of 1"?

My fear is, if I should go down while moving forward, they're too weak, and will fold up into the bags, causing more damage than without them.

3) why is the "Concours 14" lettering running downhill on the front pucks instead of following the lines of the bike, and why are they shaped so strangely? Makes no sense to me.
He told me that was the only way they could squeeze the wording on there, due to space...
I told him it looked not only stupid, but totally inappropriate, and would only draw negative attention to his product.

While the front setup is very strong, and I believe will do the job in a crash, they look pretty ugly, IMHO. They sure aren't TopBlocks, by any means... But Top Block's problem is too expensive for an incomplete kit, for me. And the thought of spending $550 for their fronts, and $200 more for Canyon Cage rears didn't appeal to me at all. Shoot, for $750 you might as well ride naked and fix the damage! They're nuts! There is a limit to what you can spend for a protection kit, before it becomes just stupid...

But, when I found out Saturday, while riding 2up with stuff in the bags, that they won't clear in the rear... Well...that just sucks! Then to find damage to the finish?
I asked how they could have overlooked something like this?
He said, "We only had the donor bike for a short time."

Does anyone know if those rear top braces on the C14 are painted silver, or powder coated?
To me, it looks like they're painted and I can see some primer showing from underneath... but not for sure...
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Re: T-Rex Racing Frame Sliders
« Reply #92 on: April 02, 2014, 09:13:28 PM »
Quote from: C14lvr on April 02, 2014, 08:43:40 PM
Ok, Man of Blues... since you asked, yee shall receive!

Yeesh- that is amazing they missed that.  I am glad I got the good pricing on the McE Canyons.  They really did take the time to do it right.

At least it sounds like they are really working with you, wish is good to hear.
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Re: T-Rex Racing Frame Sliders
« Reply #93 on: April 02, 2014, 09:22:02 PM »
Yes, they were good about the call, offered me a refund for the rears, and said they'd get right on a redesign...and should have it in a couple of weeks.
They will then send me version 2...

Stay tuned... by the time this is over, I'll be wishing I'd got a good deal on CC's, too I bet!
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Re: T-Rex Racing Frame Sliders
« Reply #94 on: April 03, 2014, 04:44:58 AM »
Quote from: C14lvr on April 02, 2014, 09:22:02 PM
Yes, they were good about the call, offered me a refund for the rears, and said they'd get right on a redesign...and should have it in a couple of weeks.
They will then send me version 2...

Stay tuned... by the time this is over, I'll be wishing I'd got a good deal on CC's, too I bet!

What's the price difference between the MCE CCs (including the rear set) and the T-Rex version?
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Re: T-Rex Racing Frame Sliders
« Reply #95 on: April 03, 2014, 04:55:25 AM »
Quote from: Conrad on April 03, 2014, 04:44:58 AM
What's the price difference between the MCE CCs (including the rear set) and the T-Rex version?
The bigger question is 'Will they fit on the shelf?'.

I think they are even uglier than the gen 1 Canyon Cages.
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Re: T-Rex Racing Frame Sliders
« Reply #96 on: April 03, 2014, 05:27:59 AM »
Quote from: gPink on April 03, 2014, 04:55:25 AM
The bigger question is 'Will they fit on the shelf?'.

 :rotflmao:

Quote from: gPink on April 03, 2014, 04:55:25 AM
I think they are even uglier than the gen 1 Canyon Cages.

+1! Sorry but those things are hideous!
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Re: T-Rex Racing Frame Sliders
« Reply #97 on: April 03, 2014, 06:18:27 AM »
Quote from: Conrad on April 03, 2014, 05:27:59 AM
:rotflmao:

+1! Sorry but those things are hideous!

Hmmm, and what makes you laugh so?
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Re: T-Rex Racing Frame Sliders
« Reply #98 on: April 03, 2014, 07:17:19 AM »
Quote from: gPink on April 03, 2014, 04:55:25 AM
The bigger question is 'Will they fit on the shelf?'.


 :rotflmao: :rotflmao: :rotflmao:
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Re: T-Rex Racing Frame Sliders
« Reply #99 on: April 03, 2014, 09:07:33 AM »
Hate to say, but it appears that instead of doing R & D on their dime they decided to use an actual customer as their guinea pig. A sort of 'Ask for forgiveness later rather than permission ahead of time' dealio.
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