2009 Versys footpegs on the Ninja 250.

The Blue Rider · March 17th, 2011, 08:16 PM

I wanted to share an absurdly easy mod - installation of 2009 Kawasaki Versys footpegs on the '08+. People usually put on all-metal race-type pegs, but if you want to have something rubberized that improves over stock, IMO these are a great and easily acquired choice.

A riding buddy of mine has a Versys and I liked the look of his bike's footpegs: solid, wide, narrow front-to-back, with what looked to be a pretty grippy rubber inlay. More of a real footpeg than the silly soap bars that come stock. I bought a set (no need for the feelers) and IMO they feel worlds better than stock... Better feel, grippy, solid, no problems with vibration, and they're lighter too. They are slightly wider than stock and have a little upturn at the end. I rode something like 550 miles on these the weekend after I installed them, and they're a big improvement.

They are parts # 34028B and 34028C for the KLE650-A9F at Cheap Cycle Parts, $23.19 apiece, and plug right into the Ninjette's mounts with no alterations, just a straight swap re-using the same type of post, spring, and e-clip.

setasai · March 18th, 2011, 12:41 AM

Sweet. Does it change the height of the pegs at all? It looks like it would have a slightly lower profile because stock pegs have that rubber that ends up above the joints whereas these looks fairly flush. Can you confirm that?

The Blue Rider · March 18th, 2011, 03:51 PM

They surface of the peg is lower than stock, yes, but not by much - maybe 1/4th of an inch or so. The stock peg's surface is hollow rubber which bulges out above the peg body, and if you compress it, that's about where the top of the Versys peg surface is anyway.

I felt better riding long distance on these than stock, and I think maybe that 1/4th inch more room was a small part of that difference, but it's tough to say.

setasai · March 18th, 2011, 04:20 PM

Though small, It couldnt hurt. I'm not particularly cramped but the extra minute subconcious placebo effect of more room cant hurt. Thanks for letting us know of an alternative easy option.

Kitdog · March 18th, 2011, 10:41 PM

They look just like the zx10 pegs I got from the motorcycle graveyard, very nice

setasai · March 18th, 2011, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Kitdog

They look just like the zx10 pegs I got from the motorcycle graveyard, very nice

Well these are like $23 each totaling to almost $50. How much were the pegs from the graveyard? Did you need to mod anything to the pegs to get them to fit?

Kitdog · March 19th, 2011, 08:09 AM

I want to say they were 10 each one was a little road rashed though. I didn't have to alter them at all just a straight swap.

slolane · March 19th, 2011, 10:46 AM

Thanks Shalev, good stuff.

setasai · March 19th, 2011, 11:26 AM

Nice. Looks like we have multiple options then.

Stock passenger pegs - w/ some modifications
2009 Versys - no mods, approx $50 new
ZX-10 - no mods, approx $20 graveyard

Kitdog · March 19th, 2011, 12:17 PM

Im willing to bet that any ninja pegs will work too like the 600s too, I just know that they had a ninja 500 and the 650 or what ever there but the pegs were the same as the 250

camaroz1985 · March 21st, 2011, 08:51 AM

The funny thing is I was about to go the opposite way on my Versys. Still have the ninjette pegs, and was thinking of doing a back to back comparo to see which I like best on the Versys.

streetracer744 · August 17th, 2011, 10:24 AM

Can I buy your stock pegs for my ninja 500r?

bdavison · August 17th, 2011, 11:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by setasai

Nice. Looks like we have multiple options then.

Stock passenger pegs - w/ some modifications
2009 Versys - no mods, approx $50 new
ZX-10 - no mods, approx $20 graveyard

GSXR pegs will fit too...might have to lightly sand one side if they are tight.
Ive got them on my bike.

GlassAnkles · January 9th, 2012, 04:22 PM

im bumping an old post, those versys pegs look great on there. Do you guys think this peg lowering kit for the versys will also fit on the 250r? its made my motowerk.com

http://motowerk.com/loweringfootpegsblocks.aspx

camaroz1985 · January 10th, 2012, 08:39 AM

Yeah I think it should. I have it on my Versys. Never tried to fit it on the Ninjette.

Nemesis · January 10th, 2012, 08:46 AM

Pretty cool but rubber footpeg = potential slip.

Diamond shaped grips (a.k.a. shin grinders) are the shizzle in all weather conditions.

GlassAnkles · January 10th, 2012, 10:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nemesis

Pretty cool but rubber footpeg = potential slip.

Diamond shaped grips (a.k.a. shin grinders) are the shizzle in all weather conditions.

good point, i wonder whats underneath the rubber pad if you tore it off

Nemesis · January 10th, 2012, 10:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GlassAnkles

good point, i wonder whats underneath the rubber pad if you tore it off

Funny you should ask cuz I have OEM rearset for sale that has the rubber piece sliced up and underneath it's bare metal slick as ice. So, it's a no-go.

Cringer · February 22nd, 2013, 11:27 AM

I was just seeing if anyone actually tried the Versys lowering kit on the Ninja 250? I'm ready to order them, but if someone found that they don't work, I'd save my money. I hate how my legs rest against the sharp edge of the tank and think this could be the answer.

camaroz1985 · February 25th, 2013, 09:19 AM

Ninjette pegs fit on the Versys and vise versa, so the mounting is the same, and you should have no problems with the peg lowering kit.

Here are the ninjette pegs on my Versys with the lowering kit.

March 17th, 2011, 08:16 PM	#1
The Blue Rider ninjette.org member Name: Terry Location: Euless, TX Join Date: Dec 2010 Motorcycle(s): '09 Ninja 250R Posts: 43	2009 Versys footpegs on the Ninja 250. I wanted to share an absurdly easy mod - installation of 2009 Kawasaki Versys footpegs on the '08+. People usually put on all-metal race-type pegs, but if you want to have something rubberized that improves over stock, IMO these are a great and easily acquired choice. A riding buddy of mine has a Versys and I liked the look of his bike's footpegs: solid, wide, narrow front-to-back, with what looked to be a pretty grippy rubber inlay. More of a real footpeg than the silly soap bars that come stock. I bought a set (no need for the feelers) and IMO they feel worlds better than stock... Better feel, grippy, solid, no problems with vibration, and they're lighter too. They are slightly wider than stock and have a little upturn at the end. I rode something like 550 miles on these the weekend after I installed them, and they're a big improvement. They are parts # 34028B and 34028C for the KLE650-A9F at Cheap Cycle Parts, $23.19 apiece, and plug right into the Ninjette's mounts with no alterations, just a straight swap re-using the same type of post, spring, and e-clip.

March 18th, 2011, 10:41 PM	#5
Kitdog ninjette.org guru Name: Kit Location: New Mexico Join Date: May 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250r, 1996 Yahmaha YZ 125... Both in Blue the coolest color Posts: 285	They look just like the zx10 pegs I got from the motorcycle graveyard, very nice __________________________________________________ "Well you know, for me, the action IS the juice"

March 19th, 2011, 08:09 AM	#7
Kitdog ninjette.org guru Name: Kit Location: New Mexico Join Date: May 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250r, 1996 Yahmaha YZ 125... Both in Blue the coolest color Posts: 285	I want to say they were 10 each one was a little road rashed though. I didn't have to alter them at all just a straight swap. __________________________________________________ "Well you know, for me, the action IS the juice"

March 19th, 2011, 12:17 PM	#10
Kitdog ninjette.org guru Name: Kit Location: New Mexico Join Date: May 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250r, 1996 Yahmaha YZ 125... Both in Blue the coolest color Posts: 285	Im willing to bet that any ninja pegs will work too like the 600s too, I just know that they had a ninja 500 and the 650 or what ever there but the pegs were the same as the 250 __________________________________________________ "Well you know, for me, the action IS the juice"

August 17th, 2011, 10:24 AM	#12
streetracer744 Ninja ZX-5R Name: Dino Location: AUburn Join Date: Oct 2010 Motorcycle(s): Ninja Posts: 53	Can I buy your stock pegs for my ninja 500r? __________________________________________________ 2002 Ninja 500r....Mod friendly

March 18th, 2011, 12:41 AM	#2
setasai ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Brian Location: Detroit, MI Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Green Posts: A lot.	Sweet. Does it change the height of the pegs at all? It looks like it would have a slightly lower profile because stock pegs have that rubber that ends up above the joints whereas these looks fairly flush. Can you confirm that?

March 18th, 2011, 03:51 PM	#3
The Blue Rider ninjette.org member Name: Terry Location: Euless, TX Join Date: Dec 2010 Motorcycle(s): '09 Ninja 250R Posts: 43	They surface of the peg is lower than stock, yes, but not by much - maybe 1/4th of an inch or so. The stock peg's surface is hollow rubber which bulges out above the peg body, and if you compress it, that's about where the top of the Versys peg surface is anyway. I felt better riding long distance on these than stock, and I think maybe that 1/4th inch more room was a small part of that difference, but it's tough to say.

March 18th, 2011, 04:20 PM	#4
setasai ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Brian Location: Detroit, MI Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Green Posts: A lot.	Though small, It couldnt hurt. I'm not particularly cramped but the extra minute subconcious placebo effect of more room cant hurt. Thanks for letting us know of an alternative easy option.

March 19th, 2011, 10:46 AM	#8
slolane Motorcyclist Name: James Location: Maryland Join Date: May 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Ninja 300 ABS Posts: A lot.	Thanks Shalev, good stuff.

March 19th, 2011, 11:26 AM	#9
setasai ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Brian Location: Detroit, MI Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Green Posts: A lot.	Nice. Looks like we have multiple options then. Stock passenger pegs - w/ some modifications 2009 Versys - no mods, approx $50 new ZX-10 - no mods, approx $20 graveyard

March 21st, 2011, 08:51 AM	#11
camaroz1985 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Ryan Location: Carlisle, PA Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2008 WR250R, 2006 Ural Raven (Sold), 2009 Versys Green (Sold), 2008 Ninja 250R Green (Sold) Posts: A lot.	The funny thing is I was about to go the opposite way on my Versys. Still have the ninjette pegs, and was thinking of doing a back to back comparo to see which I like best on the Versys.

January 9th, 2012, 04:22 PM	#14
GlassAnkles ninjette.org member Name: Mo Location: KS Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): 02 zx-12r, 13 zx-10r abs Posts: 245	im bumping an old post, those versys pegs look great on there. Do you guys think this peg lowering kit for the versys will also fit on the 250r? its made my motowerk.com http://motowerk.com/loweringfootpegsblocks.aspx

January 10th, 2012, 08:39 AM	#15
camaroz1985 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Ryan Location: Carlisle, PA Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2008 WR250R, 2006 Ural Raven (Sold), 2009 Versys Green (Sold), 2008 Ninja 250R Green (Sold) Posts: A lot.	Yeah I think it should. I have it on my Versys. Never tried to fit it on the Ninjette.

January 10th, 2012, 08:46 AM	#16
Nemesis CVMA #74 WSMC #750 Name: Nemesis Location: On the track Join Date: Oct 2009 Motorcycle(s): All of them Posts: A lot.	Pretty cool but rubber footpeg = potential slip. Diamond shaped grips (a.k.a. shin grinders) are the shizzle in all weather conditions.

February 22nd, 2013, 11:27 AM	#19
Cringer ninjette.org member Name: Scott Location: Western, NB Join Date: Feb 2012 Motorcycle(s): '09 Ninja 250 Posts: 51	Lowering kit I was just seeing if anyone actually tried the Versys lowering kit on the Ninja 250? I'm ready to order them, but if someone found that they don't work, I'd save my money. I hate how my legs rest against the sharp edge of the tank and think this could be the answer. __________________________________________________ Air goes in, air goes out, blood goes round and round. Any deviation of this is bad. Last futzed with by Cringer; February 22nd, 2013 at 12:02 PM. Reason: speling erurs

February 25th, 2013, 09:19 AM	#20
camaroz1985 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Ryan Location: Carlisle, PA Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2008 WR250R, 2006 Ural Raven (Sold), 2009 Versys Green (Sold), 2008 Ninja 250R Green (Sold) Posts: A lot.	Ninjette pegs fit on the Versys and vise versa, so the mounting is the same, and you should have no problems with the peg lowering kit. Here are the ninjette pegs on my Versys with the lowering kit.

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