Lowered foot pegs

[Runner]

Is there a convenient way to lower the foot pegs on a 2006 TE510? I find the foot peg to seat distance short for such a tall bike, causing my knees to bend too far for comfort.

 

[HUSKYnXJnWI]

Convienient, yes buying lowered pegs. They are out their.
Also, slightly less convienient- is buying lowered YZ450f pegs and taking a few mm off the barrel to fit.

 

[oregonsage]

Cut off the collar, flip to other side, swap springs around.... I do it with all my bikes

 

[woodzi]

Cut off the collar, flip to other side, swap springs around.... I do it with all my bikes

Make sure you weld the collar back on the other side. If not, the bolt will be loaded by bending instead of shear, the stress in the bolt goes up significantly and it could break.

Also watch your toes on the tree stumps.

 

[oregonsage]

Make sure you weld the collar back on the other side. If not, the bolt will be loaded by bending instead of shear, the stress in the bolt goes up significantly and it could break.

Also watch your toes on the tree stumps.

I weigh 260 lbs plus gear, have never welded the collar back on and have never had a problem. I don't motocross, but I do ride high speed China Hat whoops.

 

[Runner]

Cut off the collar, flip to other side, swap springs around.... I do it with all my bikes

I'm going to try it! Great idea. I weigh 190 pounds fully dressed, we'll see if welding is needed. Thanks oregonsage!

 

[Motosportz]

I weigh 260 lbs plus gear, have never welded the collar back on and have never had a problem. I don't motocross, but I do ride high speed China Hat whoops.

You might have not had an issue but i worked at fastway and we saw this issue many times when we started cutting them. It puts the load in the center of the pin not on the end where it would have to shear not bend. We built some hardened cromo pins until we came out with the inserts to rectify the problem. It is real.

 

[Runner]

Motosportz, is the hardened pin available for purchase?

 

[Motosportz]

Motosportz, is the hardened pin available for purchase?

No, this was 8-10 years ago when i worked there and it was sold to PMB. it is also not a problem with the insert / not cutting the barrel so there is no longer a need. basically we fixed it correctly and moved on.

 

[OlderHuskyRider]

I cut and flipped mine, I got some shouldered bolts, and nyloc nuts, to replace the pins, I tightened the nut tight then backed it off a hair, haven't had any problems 2000 miles now.

 

[Runner]

Thanks for the photo, OlderHuskyRider. It's helpful.

 

[MikeB]

I understand the concerns about bent the pins but have to admit that at 192# and in 4 years of riding Yamaha's and now a Husky with modified pegs I've never bent a pin riding or racing (no MX).

 

[Motosportz]

I understand the concerns about bent the pins but have to admit that at 192# and in 4 years of riding Yamaha's and now a Husky with modified pegs I've never bent a pin riding or racing (no MX).

when we first started chopping them at fastway 130 pound kid on a TM was bending them like crazy but then all he was doing was MX and big jumps. Sitting down a lot and trail riding you will most likely be fine. It can happen, seen it several times.

 

[woodzi]

I did the calculations several years ago (finally put that Engineering degree to good use). You loose all of the factor of safety on your pin because you are bending it instead of shearing it.

Also remember reading about a guy around here ending up in a wheelchair because his footpeg broke off. Not worth the risk in my opinion.

 

[oregonsage]

I think the idea of reducing slack (add washer, use bolt and locknut to snug) would also be a factor to reduce the bending opportunity. I understand the potential concern, but my experience is that it isnt easy to bend the pin, at least on a Husky. The Fastway insertable/swapable collar is a nicer answer, however I cant ride with a 3" wide peg under my tiny feet unless it pivots.