Case covers vs KTM Sliders

[mdabyo]

hey, in the process of building my race bike out and i can get the KTM sliders fora fair bit less than new case covers, thought i would ask what people onion on them are? I see most people go with the R&G case covers, but does anyone run the sliders? any good? how do they crash? issues?

 

[=maz=]

RC390 Secondary Engine Cover SET 2014-2016
TRex 20152016 KTM RC390 RC 390 Frame Sliders

I run the T-rex case protection as well as the sliders but if I was doing it again I would go with the products I've linked.

 

[chevaliernoir]

I think it's also interesting to compare the price of the expensive protections, with the cheap KTM engine parts.
For example, the clutch cover is 50 EUR, whereas the KTM clutch cover protection is 126 EUR.
Ignition cover is 46 EUR, whereas the protection is 126 EUR

So the additional protection cost is 250% higher than the part to be protected!
Personally, I consider more effective to have a spare clutch and ignition cover than adding protections.
In addition, protection means higher weight, and reduce the road clearance.

What do you think?

 

[snaggletooth77x]

I personally like the KTM sliders as they are light weight, easily replaceable and fairly cheap. They also function very well in a crash.

 

[=maz=]

I think it's also interesting to compare the price of the expensive protections, with the cheap KTM engine parts.
For example, the clutch cover is 50 EUR, whereas the KTM clutch cover protection is 126 EUR.
Ignition cover is 46 EUR, whereas the protection is 126 EUR

So the additional protection cost is 250% higher than the part to be protected!
Personally, I consider more effective to have a spare clutch and ignition cover than adding protections.
In addition, protection means higher weight, and reduce the road clearance.

What do you think?

Personally, I don't have a choice as the case-protection is mandatory for racing...however, having seen first hand how well the case-protection and sliders work, if you do slide your bike down the road you are more likely to be able to pick it up and limp/ride home than if all your oil has fallen out of the cracked OEM case-covers.

 

[Thetonious]

What =maz= said. The case covers are required for racing so that if you go down you don't leave liquids on the track because the fact is the cases ARE cheap and will grind through rather quickly. It's about augmenting and making the bike sturdier as opposed to "protecting" the cheap parts.

 

[=maz=]

oh...and the case protectors will survive more than 1 slide...the OEM case covers will not.

 

[chevaliernoir]

Thank you for your valuable remarks.
By the way I did not know that this could be mandatory on some races.

 

[mdabyo]

haha.. thanks for all the comments, yes mandatory here as well.. still on the fence over new overs or just the KTM sliders though. I can get the sliders for about 100$ less than the case covers as i can get them locally and at cost.

 

[wil55n]

Aesthetically I like the KTM sliders. But for track day purposes, I feel like the case covers have a higher chance of saving my day and allowing me to continue than the sliders due to the extra coverage the case covers have.


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[Diploman]

The R&G case covers are considerably less expensive than the KTM aluminum protectors. The R&G "Race Series" covers feature replaceable "pucks" at the high-wear spots, so they can be useful for multiple "events". Also, R&G offer bespoke, different stator covers for the 2015 and 2016 390's, to accommodate the redesigned stator case between model years. KTM protectors fit only <2015. R&G, to my mind, is the better choice.

 

[CDN Duke]

Just found these while I was trying to sort out options for engine case protection. Brand new, no pricing available, photos are of 3D printed prototypes.


Engine Case Slider for KTM RC390 '17 (LHS) ECS0122BK
Engine Case Slider for KTM RC390 '17 (RHS) ECS0123BK


These should be considerably less expensive than the case covers and do a similar job...

 

[kayabusa]

Nice catch !!! I will put them on my list. Thanks.


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[Treachery]

Good discussion. Thanks for the info and the links. I'm familiar with the GBRacing bits from my Triumph days; they tend to be...proud of 'em.

 

[wil55n]

I have the R&G covers and they are much much thinner than TRex and GB Racing. They are made of different materials so it's not an apples to apples comparison but certainly, the others appear to be able to withstand a longer slide simply due to thickness.

I bought the R&G only due to price. But I would consider the GB units if I was racing.


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[CDN Duke]

I have the R&G covers and they are much much thinner than TRex and GB Racing. They are made of different materials so it's not an apples to apples comparison but certainly, the others appear to be able to withstand a longer slide simply due to thickness.

I bought the R&G only due to price. But I would consider the GB units if I was racing.


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If going with R&G covers, I think the 'race' version with the raised and replaceable pucks would be the better choice. Not sure if you have the regular or race version?

 

[wil55n]

If going with R&G covers, I think the 'race' version with the raised and replaceable pucks would be the better choice. Not sure if you have the regular or race version?

Sorry, I have the regular version.


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[Formula390]

Remember also that there is the Carbon Fiber with Kevlar backing case protectors too, which I have in stock and ready to ship. There are two variants which are for the 14-15 models, as well as the 16-17 models. Formula390 - Parts

The feedback I've gotten is guys like 'em more because it protects without diminishing cornering clearance, and the kevlar weave backer wears like iron in a slide.

Also have the axle slider kits, with KTM Orange hardware, available at the same URL: Formula390 - Parts