Cruiser Bike Sliders & Spools

If you know how you plan to crash, we’ll tell you what kind of chassis protectors will work best for your emergency situation. But since every crash is unique, nobody can say what part of your cruiser bike will be in need of protection, however, we can provide you with some tools that will help you minimize the effect of a collision and damage to your bike in a crash. Some of them are cruiser bike sliders and spools. These easy-to-install parts will disperse the impact from a crash across your bike’s frame, allowing your bike to slide rather than flipping or rolling.

Depending on the type of bike and your driving style, you may need a different type of slider. The main factor you should consider is the length of a slider. Shorter sliders will work best on the track where collisions are likely to happen at extremely high speeds, while their longer counterparts should be your product of choice for street driving. Regardless of the length of a slider, it mounts onto the frame of a bike, usually closer to the engine, where the bike has its maximum width. Some of them mount to a bracket that goes around the bodywork, so no plastic parts need to be modified, while others require a hole to be made to access a mounting point.

Cruiser bike spools are a kind of sliders which serve a dual function of a slider and lifting points for paddock stands. They usually mount to the swingarm of a bike, providing an additional point of elevation during a get-off to protect the rear end from damage. As a rule, both spools and sliders are made from aluminum or plastic, or use both materials to contact the ground. Aluminum sliders and spools usually last longer, whereas, transfer more shock to the engine and frame, while their plastic counterparts glide over the surface better, however, they are prone to wearing down faster. The use of both materials marries the best features of aluminum and plastic.