I saw this product a few weeks back and I liked the idea of being able to experiment with peg placement. Most rearsets run roughly $300 and I didn't want to spend that much on something that I may not like. Plus, I wanted a set of adjustable rearsets that I could move around to fit me.
This product is a bit different and say innovative in the way it accomplishes the rearward placement of the pegs. You get a pair of "plates" that you install between the stock location on the frame and the footpeg brackets. Sounded like a good idea to me and the seller, Dennis was nice enough to deal with, so I ordered a set. It took about week to get here, coming from Malaysia.
FEDEX dropped off the package and this is what you get...
unwrap it and you have 2 plates, 4 bolts with washers and nuts and an extended shifter linkage rod.
close up of the plates
He also emails you a set of instructions, so armed with a printed set of instructions, I head out to the garage and put the bike up ready for it's operation. I swear the bike cringes every time I put it up on that rear stand worrying about which part is going to be violated next.
Left Side Peg Install
first step is to remove the shifter link. break both the lock nuts loose and turn. the threads are reversed threaded form each other, so twist away and the link unscrews itself form both ends at the same time.
next, remove the stock foot peg bracket.
The blue tape is the approximate location of the footpegs before the install. I wanted to see how far back the plates was going to move the peg and needed a reference.
install the plate to the bike with 2 of the allen bolts supplied
Next, mount the stock footpeg brackets using the same screws you took off earlier. Some nuts and washers are provided in the kit. I selected the set of holes in the extender that would give me the most forward and lowest position. I ran into problems with this selection, but more on that later.
Next we need to install the new shift link using the lock nuts from the old link and threading it back onto the bike.
When I tried to put the link on, I found it was too long with the peg position I had selected. I had to move the pegs back another set of holes so the link would fit. I also had to rotate one end of the shift linkage on the splined portion of the shift shaft to make room for the link length.
notice the angle of the linkage on the splined shaft and also notice the adjustment on the provided shift link is made as short as it can go.
Some shots of the completed install on the left side peg.
So how far does it move the pegs? Remember the blue tape? Using that as my guide it moves the peg back about 2 1/2 inches from it's original location.
Some additional photos of the peg in it's finale position.
Go back and make sure to tighten all the bolts up. I didn't use any loctite as I will be experimenting with the different peg adjustment holes once I ride the bike and suit to taste. Once I select a final location, I will loctite the bolts into place.
Right Side Peg Install
As the left side, start with removing the footpeg bracket.
The right side is a bit easier, but it does have it's problems, too. Install the plate to the frame using the allens supplied and install the footpeg bracket onto the plate the same way you did on the left and of course selecting the same set of holes you did on the other side.
After you get everything mounted up you notice the problem. The brake hose now protrudes into the wheel well a lot more and would be touched by the tire if left as is. The instructions tell you how to deal with the problem, but I will be relocating my reservoir ala' Vex in the future to the vacant space left from the airbox removal, so all I wanted to do today was to get the hose out of the way.
I carefully and gently routed the brake hose next to the exhaust hanger and zip tied it to that bracket.
Completed install on the right side.
Full side view-
So once I'm done, I sit on the bike and find... I like it!!!
With the stock peg location, I always felt like it put you in an upright position with your feet located right under you. I understand that as a standard, they do not want the seating position very radical for beginner riders. These plates change all that and gives you a very sporty, layed down feel. By moving the pegs back, you cant a bit forward when sitting and the bike feels roomier for your legs. it also pushes you back a bit and alleviates the boys against the tank I was getting with the clipons and the stock peg location.
Th kit does exactly what it advertises. It gives you adjustable rearsets at a fraction of the current offerings. The parts seem sturdy and the holes lined up perfectly. The quality of paint could be better... in fact powdercoating would be great. And the problem I had with the shift link being too long was most likely due to me using the forward most set of holes initially. I can see the rod that is supplied working for all the other hole locations. Still, it does seem a bit too long. Perhaps if 2 rods were included... the one I got plus another about 1/2 inch shorter.
In all, a thumbs up to an innovative solution to low cost rearsets. It works.
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