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My new lowered footpegs - Paulb_imp - 05-08-2016
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I've recently been considering giving my longer than average legs a little more room on my bike. The wonder of EBay produced a set of 30mm adjustable pegs for the bargain price of £40. The adjustment allows eight possible positions and I opted for the down and forward option. Fitting the pegs was quite simple but changing the pegs produced other problems which had to be addressed. On the right hand side I needed to lower the brake. The adjustment on the threaded rod from the brake cylinder allowed loads of movement to raise the brake lever but hardly any to lower it before the adjuster bottomed out on the brake lever body. After much deliberation I decided to cut approx 4mm off the adjuster rod. This allowed the brake pedal to be lowered to the desired level while still allowing it to be returned to its original position if necessary. Having the brake nearer to the peg allows more leverage and improves the braking effect.
The left side produced its own set of problems. Firstly, the heel kick on the side stand fouled the peg. Easy fix, bend it slightly to give clearance. Lowering the gear lever is simple, two lock nuts, turn adjuster bar and tighten nuts. The biggest problem was in having the pegs nearer to the lever. Because the foot moves from below to above the lever for up and down changes the angle of movement is increased. When I got the position for upward changes correct then the downward position was compromised. The solution was simple. Honda use a 21mm rubber on the gear lever and by changing this to a 15mm rubber (gas pipe hose) the angle of foot movement returned to standard.
I did a 200 mile run yesterday through the winding Yorkshire Moors and the new peg position is superb. No vibration and no clearance problems. The only adjustment I failed to make was to the brake light switch which my riding colleagues were quick to tell me about, a couple of turns on the plastic nut and it was sorted.
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RE: My new lowered footpegs - Cormanus - 05-08-2016
Nice one, Paul.
RE: My new lowered footpegs - LongRanger_imp - 05-09-2016
Great job Paul. It's stunning that most bikes don't come with adjustable controls.
RE: My new lowered footpegs - Paulb_imp - 05-09-2016
(05-09-2016, 04:09 AM)LongRanger_imp Wrote: Great job Paul. It's stunning that most bikes don't come with adjustable controls.
I think the manufacturers are worried about legal action if the customer messes up the adjustment and has an accident.
RE: My new lowered footpegs - Paulb_imp - 05-14-2016
Just thought I might update this thread with my latest thoughts. After a few more miles I got the feeling that the bars weren't right. Changing the foot pegs even by just an inch has altered my body position and I now sit a little more upright thus causing the bars to feel too much of a reach. I've now pulled the bars more rear wards to compensate. I did over six hours in the saddle yesterday going to a motorcycle festival and the riding position is now perfect for me.
RE: My new lowered footpegs - Cormanus - 05-15-2016
How did you find the seat, Paul?
RE: My new lowered footpegs - Paulb_imp - 05-15-2016
(05-15-2016, 05:48 AM)Cormanus_imp Wrote: How did you find the seat, Paul?
I've always found the seat to be very comfortable but I was worried when I changed the footpegs because the edges of the seat seemed to be cutting into my legs but now that I've adjusted the bars the seat is fine again. It is amazing that such a small change to the pegs caused such a knock on effect to everything else. I'm very pleased with the changes I've made but I had no idea when I bought the new pegs that so much more would need adjusting.
RE: My new lowered footpegs - kzoorue_imp - 05-28-2023
(05-08-2016, 09:52 PM)Paulb_imp Wrote: [attachment=4616]
I've recently been considering giving my longer than average legs a little more room on my bike. The wonder of EBay produced a set of 30mm adjustable pegs for the bargain price of £40. The adjustment allows eight possible positions and I opted for the down and forward option. Fitting the pegs was quite simple but changing the pegs produced other problems which had to be addressed. On the right hand side I needed to lower the brake. The adjustment on the threaded rod from the brake cylinder allowed loads of movement to raise the brake lever but hardly any to lower it before the adjuster bottomed out on the brake lever body. After much deliberation I decided to cut approx 4mm off the adjuster rod. This allowed the brake pedal to be lowered to the desired level while still allowing it to be returned to its original position if necessary. Having the brake nearer to the peg allows more leverage and improves the braking effect.
The left side produced its own set of problems. Firstly, the heel kick on the side stand fouled the peg. Easy fix, bend it slightly to give clearance. Lowering the gear lever is simple, two lock nuts, turn adjuster bar and tighten nuts. The biggest problem was in having the pegs nearer to the lever. Because the foot moves from below to above the lever for up and down changes the angle of movement is increased. When I got the position for upward changes correct then the downward position was compromised. The solution was simple. Honda use a 21mm rubber on the gear lever and by changing this to a 15mm rubber (gas pipe hose) the angle of foot movement returned to standard.
I did a 200 mile run yesterday through the winding Yorkshire Moors and the new peg position is superb. No vibration and no clearance problems. The only adjustment I failed to make was to the brake light switch which my riding colleagues were quick to tell me about, a couple of turns on the plastic nut and it was sorted.
Gear side
Unfortunately, I'm guessing many of us (me at least) would not be able to re-engineer things like lowering the brake, cutting adjuster rod, etc. Nice pics though. Glad it works for you.
I too dislike that my 67 year old legs have to bend back so far. Was the CB 750 this severe? I don't think so. I ended up raising my handlebars for a more comfortable upright riding position, and clamped pegs on my engine guard for the ability to stretch my legs on longer rides.
RE: My new lowered footpegs - Nachodaddy - 05-28-2023
kzoorue, I am sure the earlier CB750 and most of the similar bikes, like Kawasaki and Suzuki and Yamaha, of the time did not have the cramped leg-to peg position of our modern CB1100. I believe the sport-bike trend crept into the design.
RE: My new lowered footpegs - Frulk_imp - 05-28-2023
I bought a set of adjustable foot pegs off a member here years ago. One of the best mods I’ve ever made. Amazing what 1-2 inch lower foot pegs will do for all day riding comfort.