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Title: Foot Peg Mod
Post by: aviationfred on April 26, 2013, 08:02:07 PM
With the FJ's head at RPM getting Randy's magical touches put on it, I decided to work on a foot peg mod.

I have made a foot peg mod out of 2 sets of pegs. The end result looks to be about a half inch lower and an inch forward than stock with maybe a pound in weight reduction.
I used 2 sets to make 1.
Set 1) 91'-96' FZR1000
        90'-96 FZR600

Set 2) GSXR750 (year unknown)

The FZR part I used was the piece that goes into the stock foot peg base. The GSXR750 parts are the little dog bone and peg.

This is the end result.

(http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o145/aviationfred/IMAG0199_zps9fa6c1f0.jpg~original)
Title: Re: Foot Peg Mod
Post by: giantkiller on April 26, 2013, 09:59:23 PM
That looks alot like the vario adjustable footpegs. I have on order. Only probably alot cheaper than the $135. I paid
Title: Re: Foot Peg Mod
Post by: fj11.5 on April 26, 2013, 10:18:40 PM
Nice mate, very bloody nice :good2:
Title: Re: Foot Peg Mod
Post by: yamaha fj rider on April 26, 2013, 10:40:51 PM
Well done Fred!

Kurt
Title: Re: Foot Peg Mod
Post by: movenon on April 26, 2013, 10:58:47 PM
Idle minds Fred.....  :rofl2: :rofl2:  How long on the head ?
George
Title: Re: Foot Peg Mod
Post by: aviationfred on April 26, 2013, 11:26:25 PM
The head is at the machinist now. I am hoping somewhere near the 17th of May. Randy said that he has NEVER seen valves as bad as mine.. :shok: Gives me some time to do a few more things to the bike. Pull the oil sump and clean any sludge that has accumulated, I have changed the oil twice in the last year and see a lot of sludge in the bottom of my oil collecting pan. Install the 18 tooth counter sprocket, rivet my chain, install a new rear brake lever.

Here are some photos Randy sent me of my valves.

(http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o145/aviationfred/IMAG0169_zpsb867567a.jpg) (http://s119.photobucket.com/user/aviationfred/media/IMAG0169_zpsb867567a.jpg.html)

(http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o145/aviationfred/IMAG01702_zpseada6e95.jpg) (http://s119.photobucket.com/user/aviationfred/media/IMAG01702_zpseada6e95.jpg.html)

(http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o145/aviationfred/IMAG01762_zpsdca1da4c.jpg) (http://s119.photobucket.com/user/aviationfred/media/IMAG01762_zpsdca1da4c.jpg.html)

(http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o145/aviationfred/IMAG01722_zps736c857d.jpg) (http://s119.photobucket.com/user/aviationfred/media/IMAG01722_zps736c857d.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Foot Peg Mod
Post by: fj11.5 on April 26, 2013, 11:30:12 PM
They were better than my valves , at least yours are not split
Title: Re: Foot Peg Mod
Post by: aviationfred on April 26, 2013, 11:42:47 PM
Quote from: giantkiller on April 26, 2013, 09:59:23 PM
That looks alot like the vario adjustable footpegs. I have on order. Only probably alot cheaper than the $135. I paid

Both sets were NOS Lockhart Phillips. A total of $60.00 on eBay

Fred
Title: Re: Foot Peg Mod
Post by: movenon on April 27, 2013, 12:27:26 AM
Quote from: aviationfred on April 26, 2013, 11:26:25 PM
The head is at the machinist now. I am hoping somewhere near the 17th of May. Randy said that he has NEVER seen valves as bad as mine.. :shok: Gives me some time to do a few more things to the bike. Pull the oil sump and clean any sludge that has accumulated, I have changed the oil twice in the last year and see a lot of sludge in the bottom of my oil collecting pan. Install the 18 tooth counter sprocket, rivet my chain, install a new rear brake lever.

Here are some photos Randy sent me of my valves.

(http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o145/aviationfred/IMAG0169_zpsb867567a.jpg) (http://s119.photobucket.com/user/aviationfred/media/IMAG0169_zpsb867567a.jpg.html)

(http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o145/aviationfred/IMAG01702_zpseada6e95.jpg) (http://s119.photobucket.com/user/aviationfred/media/IMAG01702_zpseada6e95.jpg.html)

(http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o145/aviationfred/IMAG01762_zpsdca1da4c.jpg) (http://s119.photobucket.com/user/aviationfred/media/IMAG01762_zpsdca1da4c.jpg.html)

(http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o145/aviationfred/IMAG01722_zps736c857d.jpg) (http://s119.photobucket.com/user/aviationfred/media/IMAG01722_zps736c857d.jpg.html)

Mine probably look about the same. My valve stem seals are shot. When I had the headers off I could peak up in the head and see an exhaust valve or two and they were carbon / fresh oily looking. I know what you are saying about fixing stuff up while you wait.... "Idle minds" and all  :yahoo: Been there recently....  :rofl2:
keep up the good work.
George