Stock footpegs, modified, lowered, set back... and free.

[Thrasher]

Cut the tab off the foot peg and placed it on the other side of the peg to lower it and set it back about 1/2 and inch. The stock spring still works but I did have to drill a small hole and put a screw in the frame to hold part of the spring.

 

[Dangermouse449]

Nice

 

[Dangermouse449]

I like your 'vice'
'No knuckles were harmed in the making of these pictures'! lol

 

[Thrasher]

Everything I do is cheep... Well, everything I can do cheep, I do.

 

[Dangermouse449]

Everything I do is cheep... Well, everything I can do cheep, I do.

Could be my motto too dude!! Love it

 

[Thrasher]

I settled on a different kind of rubber (firmer) and some high tension bolts, but otherwise, I've used this for months and its a good mod.

http://www.cafehusky.com/threads/cheep-handlebar-riser-anti-vibration.38392/

Cheep is good.

 

[danny318]

How tall are you? Whats it feel like riding with the pegs moved? Easier to lift the front end?

Will they go back to the original side after you mod them or is it a one way trip?

 

[Thrasher]

How tall are you? Whats it feel like riding with the pegs moved? Easier to lift the front end?

Will they go back to the original side after you mod them or is it a one way trip?

HAA... I haven't gone on a ride yet. Going tomorrow. I'm 6'0. They stay on their original side, the part that I cut off of the bottom I use as a spacer for the top and hook the spring around it. It's not a huge change but I think the stock pegs are a bit high and make standing less comfortable. So I've raised the bars and lowered the pegs about 1/2 inch.

 

[danny318]

Looking forward to hearing how it is. I'm 5'10 so I don't 'need' the pegs lowered, but would like some more leverage for moving the front end around in the tight stuff.
Also info on new rubber? I did the same mod but the rubber is too soft.

 

[newellj]

How tall are you? Whats it feel like riding with the pegs moved? Easier to lift the front end?

Will they go back to the original side after you mod them or is it a one way trip?

Yes, you can move them back to the stock position. Spacer on the bottom is stock, spacer on top is lowered.

 

[Boogie]

Have a read through this thread: http://www.cafehusky.com/threads/lowered-foot-pegs.24917/
Not trying to be an alarmist, but, a few guys mention the risk of the pin shearing with this mod.

FYI, I'm 6'3" and have Fastway pegs in low position. Love them.

 

[Dangermouse449]

Interesting point, good to bring it up.

 

[rancher1]

When you lower the foot pegs you can usually switch the springs side to side and then there is no need for the extra screw or work.

 

[Thrasher]

When you lower the foot pegs you can usually switch the springs side to side and then there is no need for the extra screw or work.

Good to know. Guess this was an old trick.

 

[Tinken]

I did this mod. But, as I always say; Every form of refuge has it's price. On the 449, when you cut and lower the pegs, it also moves them backwards, away from the swing arm center. This causes a disruption of the suspension. Whether you can live with this disruption or not is the question. For me, I am looking for a different set of pegs.

 

[bigmo]

I did this mod. But, as I always say; Every form of refuge has it's price. On the 449, when you cut and lower the pegs, it also moves them backwards, away from the swing arm center. This causes a disruption of the suspension. Whether you can live with this disruption or not is the question. For me, I am looking for a different set of pegs.

I probably have my OEMs in my shop - they are as new as you can get. I like my after markets and dont see me going back.

 

[Tinken]

I'm 6'6 and need lowered pegs, but they need to remain on center for me or the sea-saw effect is off.

 

[OlderHuskyRider]

Did mine at least 2 years ago, the springs work without mods if switched sides. I also used shanked bolts for a little clamping force, since some folks thought the OEM pin might bend now that the peg housing is in 2 pieces. On the left side, a longer bolt also doubled as a way to make the side stand position up a little straighter. Other cheap tricks in the pic
signed
King of the Cheap Trick

 

[Motosportz]

Have a read through this thread: http://www.cafehusky.com/threads/lowered-foot-pegs.24917/
Not trying to be an alarmist, but, a few guys mention the risk of the pin shearing with this mod.

FYI, I'm 6'3" and have Fastway pegs in low position. Love them.

I worked at fastway when we developed the lowboy footpeg design. We had cut many to do this for testing. Faster guys that jump would bend the pin and tear the tabs off the frames. Most trail riders are probably fine but welding them back on to the other side is the right way to do it.

 

[Motosportz]

Did mine at least 2 years ago, the springs work without mods if switched sides. I also used shanked bolts for a little clamping force, since some folks thought the OEM pin might bend now that the peg housing is in 2 pieces. On the left side, a longer bolt also doubled as a way to make the side stand position up a little straighter. Other cheap tricks in the pic
signed
King of the Cheap Trick

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