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Do you mean sliders? I got a set of T-Rex no-cut sliders on my 08 right now. They are definitely much stronger than the frame. I have no concerns about the sliders breaking more than they protect. The pucks and post mounts (which are aluminum)should absorb, at a minimum, the level of impact as the Vortex racing sliders that they replaced.
pics? I was always told to stay away from no cut sliders?
No cut frame sliders would probably hold up on a stopped spill, The sliders you have to cut the fairings for will do a better job at slow speeds, Cages will help the best but Im not real keen on the looks.