Hi
I am looking to lower the rear footpegs, as my partners struggles to get on off the bike and the distance to between the seat and the rear footpeg isn't quiet right.
Somewhere I have seen posts/details about lowering the rear footpegs, I have been searching through the forum but can't find anything. So does anybody have information
Many thanks
Steve
I've got a set from ProjectD, good quality, quick delivery:
http://projektd.com/product_info.php?cPath=27_39&products_id=132
Steve
I have a set that is adjustable but at the minute I cant recall where i bought them!
Once it comees to mind I'll post here
Partrick
Here is the link
http://www.sportouring.com/gallery.php?sectionHeaderActive=200&rangeChoosen=426 (http://www.sportouring.com/gallery.php?sectionHeaderActive=200&rangeChoosen=426)
The pegs can be adjusted to get the best balance between height and distance forward from the pannier
P
Hi
Many thanks for the links.
In the end I went to Motorcycle Larry in Canada http://www.motorcyclelarry.com (http://www.motorcyclelarry.com) as they also do a front rider footpeg lowering kit as well. I have a problem with my mid back + left hip/leg and I find that by occasionally taking my left foot off the peg and lowering it by about an 1 inch or so eases the discomfort. So I thought I would try the front peg lowering kit and see if it does make a difference.
The rear footpeg lowering kit is $80, the front footpeg lowering kit is $60 and delivery is $30. Total is about £108 sterling.
It will be interesting to see how long they take to ship
Steve
Steve
Be wary about Motorcycle Larry.
I ordered the lowering kit from them but it didnt come.
Emails were not answered so I phoned and was told "the person who deals with the orders isnt in!"
I then told them that I understodd that they were struggling to meet orders and "getting a bad name" and she came clean and admitted that Larry was not working due to a bike accident and there wolud be a delay.
I asked for a refund and that took over a week to come via paypal.
Probably worth a phone call to ask about lead times, as they were happily taking payments but with no defined timescales for delivery.
P
Thanks Patrick for the info - I'll let you know how I get on and fingers crossed
Steve
Update 7th
So far so good :) E-mail from Motorcycle Larry to say the the items have been posted and an e-mail from USPS saying the package is being shipped :)
The rear and front footpeg lowering kits from Motorcycle Larry arrived yesterday :)
I fitted the rear footpeg lowering kit this morning - took me about 10 minutes :)
One thing I have noticed is the bottom of the right hand bracket is only a couple of mm's away from the exhaust and I will have to see when it is in use whether it moves and then comes into contact with the exhaust.
I also fitted the left front footpeg lowering bracket which took slightly longer as it was a it more fiddly and I have made a slight adjustment to the gear lever position. I will be going out for a test ride later on, with spanners, to fine tune the adjustment.
As I only have a problem with my left leg/hip I am hoping I can get away with not fitting the front right lowering bracket although the difference in height between the left and right side may take some getting used to.
Photos will be taken later.
Steven
Hi
I went out for a test ride at lunchtime - to basically fine tune the the gear lever position height. I know think I have it about right for the moment but may adjust it again after a period of time.
I did find it a lot easier to get my left foot on/off the peg :) and I found changing gear a lot easier :) It does feel a more comfortable position for me and it has initially meant that I am keeping my back a bit straighter which hopefully will reduce the back pain on longer journeys. The real test will be on Sunday when I have a 300 mile trip around Wales.
At the moment I do find getting the side stand down a bit more fiddly than before, the footpeg gets in the way :-\ I will see how I get on but I might consider getting a small bar welded to the side stand.
Two photos attached. First one is the left hand side with both the front and rear footpeg lowering kits in place. The second one is of the right rear footpeg and you can see how close the bottom of it is to the exhaust.
Kind regards
Steven
The RH passenger footpeg will contact the exhaust once there's a bit of weight on it, I'd loosen the exhaust mounts and try and get another 1/2" drop out of it.
The lowering brakets look identical to the ProjectD ones I have (they don't come too close to my Remus Okami end can).
I wouldn't be comfortable with that bracket being so close to the exhaust. :o
Hi
The bracket does appear to be identical to the Project D ones, I suspect they are made by the same company.
The gap between the bracket and the heat shield only needs to be a few mm only when there is only weight on the footpeg.
I have had a quick look at lowering the standard exhaust but I don't think that is possible because the key mounting point bolt goes through a rubber bush and there isn't enough movement/slack to lower the exhaust.
However there is some slack in the bracket that enables the bracket to be angled outwards slightly, enough to increase the gap. So I have put a tapered spacer between the bracket and the mounting point and when I put my weight on it there is still just enough clearance between the bracket and heat shield.
The maximum weight is only going to be when pillion is getting on/off the bike and as it is the right peg it is only going to be momentarily so it should be ok - but we will have to wait and see. No comments about pillion weight restrictions ;)
Steve
I think i would be inclined to replace the exhaust, i can burnt boots coming on!!
Agree...best excuse all year for a new exhaust ;D
Quote from: routemaster on July 05, 2011, 08:21:34 PM
Thanks Patrick for the info - I'll let you know how I get on and fingers crossed
Steve
Update 7th
So far so good :) E-mail from Motorcycle Larry to say the the items have been posted and an e-mail from USPS saying the package is being shipped :)
Glad to hear that Larry came good!
Hi
I had a very good day exploring the Brecon Beacons with my local IAM group.
The trip was some 300 miles and I have to say fitting the left front rider footpeg lowering kit has significantly significantly reduced the discomfort levels with my left hip and back :) :) :) :) Normally during the course of the day I have to to take my left foot of the peg to ease the pain and discomfort I normally feel - FH knows what I mean
This time I rarely took my foot of the peg (except when stopping) and although my back aches a little bit I don't have any where near the same level of pain and discomfort - which has really surprised my given that it as nearly a 12 hr day and a 300 mile trip.
So I am really chuffed :) :) :) :) :)
Steve
PS just need my partner to test the rear footpeg lowering kit
An update on the rear footpeg lowering kit.
On Sunday I went out with my partner and she liked the footpeg lowering and find the ride more comfortable, although she does now struggle to her leg over the seat/panniers but that is probably down to practise and finding the right technique - she also insists having the top box on the back which probably doesn't help.
I was concerned about the bottom of the right lowering kit being denting the the exhausts heat shield, as the there is only a few mm clearance. A quick inspection when you got back last night away seems to indicate that it is all ok :)
Steve