What are OGGY knobs?

Promoto is the name behind the famous "Oggy Knobbs" brand frame sliders and aims to provide the best possible solutions to minimise damage to your pride and joy. Oggy Knobs and Axle Oggys reduce the damage by taking the brunt of the crash impact and can significantly reduce the repair costs after a fall.

What are OGGY knobs made of?

The aluminium used is all 7075 T6511 aircraft grade stuff. The plastic used in the sliders is called Acetal, which is renowned for its phenomenal durability and abrasion resistance. Every component in an Oggy Knobb is top-shelf.

What are frame sliders for motorcycles?

Frame sliders are designed to keep the frame of your motorcycle up and away from the ground in the event of a drop or slide. Being a step ahead of the game and preparing your bike is crucial if you want to avoid costly repair work or any missed time on the road.

What is the point of frame sliders?

The idea behind frame sliders is to disperse the impact from a crash across the frame and through the engine, which is usually a more rigid structure than the bike's frame.

Are crash bobbins worth it?

A cracked or broken engine casing could very much mean the end of your day. Smaller crashes leave next to no damage – With crash bungs installed, you're more likely to be able to just pick the bike back up and ride back in after a small, slow speed 'get off'.

CBR650F Frame Sliders: Oggy Knobbs

How do I protect my motorcycle from drops?

What is a crash bobbin?

Crash bobbins where initially intended for use on race tracks; made of Nylon, other hard plastics and sometimes aluminium. They were designed to allow the bike to slide fast and far in order to get it off the track and avoid collision with other passing bikes.

What is the use of slider in motorcycle?

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Sliders are almost always made out of a plastic material which protrudes out of a motorcycle in order to allow your bike to slide on the road surface in the event of a fall. Sliders are meant to absorb the slide impact instead of having your precious and expensive motorcycle components take the hit.

Do I need fork sliders?

With the added chance of scratching a wheel during a drop, the fork slider is an unsung hero. Typically an easy part to install, a good set of fork sliders is peace of mind that your bike deserves. Basically if the bike tips over, you dont want the fork lower or the wheel lip to be able to contact the ground.

Should frame sliders spin?

Registered. Frame sliders should not rotate.

What are motorcycle crash bars?

Motorcycle crash bars help prevent extensive damage if the motorcycle falls over while parked, or in a low-speed tip-over. The bars are designed to protect the engine, fuel tank, and can save the paint on your bike. Improved safety for the rider is a by-product of crash bars, not the purpose.