Cheap footpeg upgrade

[pester]

I tested things out with the front.  I don't think I'd ever need the front pegs to stay in the upright position, so I figured I'd give it a go.

I took my dremel with a grinding wheel and just barely rounded the square corner off the bracket. 

I was able to move the peg up and down with a little oomph..  and after folding them up and down a few times, they won't stay up anymore, so I guess the metal wore down a little bit more each time I put the pegs up and down.

I wouldn't trust this for a permanent solution for the rears..  still not sure how we'd keep em up right.  How do other bikes do it?

in my former bike  they used a coiled spring to hold em in the upright position

im talking about the rears, it seems easy to install so they are always up

cant take pics because dont own that bike anymore but,  i remember seeing that

[galahs]

I managed to install the back ones but they required some extra modifications.

I will post some photos later to show what I did.

[galahs]

Here they are used as a rear pegs



Now they needed a touch of modifying to get them to work as rear pegs. The peg when rotated forward wont stop in position and want s to keep rotating forward. It needs a stopper put in place.


1. Grind the circular flange so its flat like the body of the peg

2. Remove old pegs. Keep the pin and circ clip

3. Position the new peg in the bikes peg bracket in the position where it is when it will be in use (outwards)

4. mark the pegs location.

5. drill a hole for a bolt or thick split pin to ensure the rear footpeg wont rotate past that position

6. insert and secure the bolt with a nut or split the ends of the split pin



7. put a think(ish) washer under the peg to tighten up the peg in the bracket

8. put the pin and circlip back in through the bracket and peg

9. Enjoy!!!



Note: I highly recommend the stock pegs for touring (they improve foot comfort), and the new pegs for sporty riding (they improve input and feel).

[philward]

I have updated the wiki entry to include the rear pegs solution.  Top work, galahs! 

[myfirstluv]

I don't know if I'm looking at it incorrectly, but won't the split pin stop the peg from folding out flat?
Also, do the front pegs fold up and down like stock?

It looks like the pegs would be angled up a little bit.

I'm only asking because I like your solution for the foot pegs and am considering it myself.

It looks a lot better than the stock foot pegs 

Thanks

[Fast Jetta 97]

heck yeah, im deff doing this, im gonna order mine today....

AND... so i basically need 4 GSXR rear pegs correct.... (two replace the stock gs front pegs, and two replace the stock gs back pegs) ??

[da602krew]

I just picked up 4 used stock gsxr 750 pegs from my local salvage yard for $10 total  . Their the all aluminum ones, gonna polish up real nice. They have more available if anyones interested, apparently their just taking up space. I'll post some pics after i polish and install them.

[philward]

Also, do the front pegs fold up and down like stock?

It looks like the pegs would be angled up a little bit.

Yes they fold up and down - although not as much as stock.  If you want them to fold further then its easy to do, just requires rounding the top corners of the 'pocket' that they fit into.

They would be angled up if you fitted them without modification - but that is why you grind the 'hump'.

Also - dont forget that you need to be using passenger pegs for both the front and rear.

All these details are well covered and explained in the wiki entry. 

[galahs]

I don't know if I'm looking at it incorrectly, but won't the split pin stop the peg from folding out flat?
Also, do the front pegs fold up and down like stock?

It looks like the pegs would be angled up a little bit.

I'm only asking because I like your solution for the foot pegs and am considering it myself.

It looks a lot better than the stock foot pegs 

Thanks

Nope the split pin just stops the peg from travelling too far forward. I'll take another pic with the peg extended. 

[galahs]

Hopefully this photo shows how the split pin stops the peg from rotating forward too far.

[ben2go]

I'm a fat azz.  Has anyone over 200lbs done this?Do they flex or bend when you stand up on them?

[WideFive]

I'm a fat azz.  Has anyone over 200lbs done this?Do they flex or bend when you stand up on them?

I just did the swap.  They seem to support my 235lbs frame pretty well.  The mounting block is just cast aluminum, but seems strong enough to handle the job.

[Yev]

jsut ordered a pair of these.. anymore details on the brake situation?? it might have to be adjusted??   

[galahs]

what do you want to know?

I ride with mine without adjusting the brake lever position, but it is now closer to your foot that before which I actually prefer as it allows you to get on the brakes easier.

[Yev]

what do you want to know?

I ride with mine without adjusting the brake lever position, but it is now closer to your foot that before which I actually prefer as it allows you to get on the brakes easier.

Alright, cool. I wasn't sure what you meant by in your write up about it.. thanks for clearing it up

[philward]

jsut ordered a pair of these.. anymore details on the brake situation?? it might have to be adjusted??   

I did adjust mine - I found that I had to lift my foot up to get to the brake.  Now I don't.

At the end of the day, it's not an issue either way - adjusting the pedal position is a 2 minute operation (loosen a nut, tighten a nut).  So just bung the new pegs on and make any adjustment you feel is necessary.

[frankieG]

i have the exact same ones on my bike. since i don't, ever, take passengers i just glued them up

[galahs]

i have the exact same ones on my bike. since i don't, ever, take passengers i just glued them up

I don't often take pillions either, but what if an emergency arises and your the only form of transport?

[bucks1605]

I just ordered a set the other day, now I just have to wait for a chance to go home so I can install them. And hope for some warm weather...

[frankieG]

i have the exact same ones on my bike. since i don't, ever, take passengers i just glued them up

I don't often take pillions either, but what if an emergency arises and your the only form of transport?

if it is an emerg call 911   i guess they will have to go tippy toe on the swing arm