GSX-R 600 Rearsets

[Jarrett]

I installed 92-95 GSX-R 600 rearsets on my bike.
Before

After

Before

After


The Install
These rearsets are not a direct bolt on.  The holes do not line up.  You need to slot the holes with a file.  Use hex end cap bolts for everything.  There isn't much room for fitting a socket after all the slotting.  I couldn't find the right length bolts in metric sizes, so I ended up cutting some to the right length with a hack saw.  I recommend drilling new holes for the master cylinder.  The brake light switch and spring will transfer, but the connector will not fit in the new location.  Some extension wires can easily be throw on there if you even care about having a rear brake light.  I don't, so I left them off.  The brake fluid reservoir line needs to be shortened.  The stock shift linkage that comes with these rearsets will work on the GS without any mods.  This install is pretty easy, so I'm not going into full detail here.  This is meant more as a before and after reference for those interested in doing this mod.  Just know that if you buy 92-95 GSXR600 rearsets, they will work with slight modifications.
Supplement info: http://pantablo500.tripod.com/id3.html

The Results
They take some getting use to, but over all, I am very pleased.  They move the foot position about 1 1/4" up and 1" back.  They give me a much more aggressive posture.  Also, they raise the riders COG.  This gives you more control in the corners because it gives you more leverage on the bike.  It feels much better overall compared to stock.

Is it worth it?  This set up cost me about $100 on ebay shipped.  Compared to the price of a set of WoodCrafts with shift linkage, I'd say I did OK.  I'm not 100% happy with all the slotting.  Other than that, I have no complaints.

[NiceGuysFinishLast]

Cool.. if I can find a set for cheap, I might do it... otherwise, I'll stay stock, for now... Good pics!

[Jarrett]

Cool.. if I can find a set for cheap, I might do it... otherwise, I'll stay stock, for now... Good pics!

Here are some brackets.  You can get pegs cheap, and the linkage even cheaper.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=003&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&viewitem=&item=130059575691&rd=1,1

[Onlypastrana199]

it looks as if the stock linkage is hitting the case a bit, in which case, you would be unable to adjust the shifter pedal more to your liking. I had to create a linkage for my cbr rears to get them to mount the way I wanted

[Jarrett]

it looks as if the stock linkage is hitting the case a bit, in which case, you would be unable to adjust the shifter pedal more to your liking. I had to create a linkage for my cbr rears to get them to mount the way I wanted

It does come close, but it does not touch.

[Onlypastrana199]

Would it if you tried to adjust the pedal to another angle?

[Jarrett]

Would it if you tried to adjust the pedal to another angle?

Yes it would.  The pedal is fine in the position it's in tho.  It took some major getting use to, but it's actually better suited than the stock position: for a rider of my height and leg length.  I'm 6ft.  It could stand to be shortened a few mm's, but I think it's fine the way it is. 

I use to keep my foot under the shift lever at all times, but now I keep it in a neutral position.  This makes for faster up shifting and down shifting.  I'll post a pic of the pedal from a top view with my foot on there when I get a chance.

[Onlypastrana199]

I just wanted to point that out...as lot of people on here aren't 6ft...I'm not even close...I'm lucky i'm 5ft and there is no way that that position would be good for me...its not that hard to create a better fitting linkage..I'll post up pictures of mine with a how-to eventually...


I also want to point out that any state New York included that requires motorcycle inspections requires your pedal brake switch to be operational. This isn't optional. I have a fix for that one too...

[dgyver]

The easiest fix for the brake light switch is to install a pressure swith. They are only $15.