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Adjustable Footpegs

Started by aviationfred, January 10, 2013, 10:23:43 AM

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aviationfred

I am considering getting these pegs. Has anyone used these or any other type of non-stock pegs?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/200866590968?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649



Fred
I'm not the fastest FJ rider, I am 'half-fast', the fastest slow guy....

Current
2008 VFR800 RC46 Vtec
1996 VFR750 RC36/2
1990 FJ1300 (1297cc) Casper
1990 VFR750 RC36/1 Minnie
1989 FJ1200 Lazarus, the Streetfighter Project
1985 VF500F RC31 Interceptor

Pat Conlon

Hi Fred, I was looking at those. I like the ability to clock them, to get them where you want.
Go ahead and try them out and let us know how they work...
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markmartin

Yes please report back if you try them.  My aching hip joints would appreciate it.  Nice find!

fj11.5

They are a great idea, wonder if monkey could make some  :scratch_one-s_head:
unless you ride bikes, I mean really ride bikes, then you just won't get it

84 Fj1100  effie , with mods
( 88 ) Fj 1200  fairly standard , + blue spots
84 Fj1100 absolutely stock standard, now more stock , fitted with Fj12 twin system , no rusted headers for this felicity jayne

rktmanfj


Tiny Tim has some sort of Buell pegs on his FJ for a bit more legroom, not sure what model though.  They may be unavailable by now anyway.

Randy T
Indy

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'90 FJ1200
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FJmonkey

Quote from: fj11.5 on January 10, 2013, 03:58:35 PM
They are a great idea, wonder if monkey could make some  :scratch_one-s_head:
If I could borrow a set I might figure out how to make them.
The glass is not half full, it was engineered with a 2X safety factor.

'86 Ambulance - Bent frame, cracked case, due for an overhaul
'89 Stormy Blue - Suits my Dark Side

Brian S

I'm 6'8" and installed the buell lowering pegs, it made a huge difference in comfort for me.

FJmonkey

Quote from: Brian S on January 10, 2013, 04:53:27 PM
I'm 6'8" and installed the buell lowering pegs, it made a huge difference in comfort for me.
Well???? Who makes them? Who did you buy them from? Can you still find them???
The glass is not half full, it was engineered with a 2X safety factor.

'86 Ambulance - Bent frame, cracked case, due for an overhaul
'89 Stormy Blue - Suits my Dark Side

markmartin


Here's a good video that shows the construction and installation.  Twisted Throttle sells them in the U.S. but I didn't see that they have one to fit the FJ.  ?   
http://www.twistedthrottle.com/catalogsearch/result/index/?limit=48&p=1&q=mfw+mount


How to Install MFW Adjustable Motorcycle Footpegs

aviationfred

Good find. I have sent Twisted Throttle an email asking if they carry the adjustable pegs for our bikes.
I'm not the fastest FJ rider, I am 'half-fast', the fastest slow guy....

Current
2008 VFR800 RC46 Vtec
1996 VFR750 RC36/2
1990 FJ1300 (1297cc) Casper
1990 VFR750 RC36/1 Minnie
1989 FJ1200 Lazarus, the Streetfighter Project
1985 VF500F RC31 Interceptor

markmartin



I installed these passenger floorboards for my wife this summer.



http://www.cruisercustomizing.com/iso-passenger-floorboards-various-metric-cruiser-models-pair/part/KY-4455

They were not listed to fit an FJ, however it was listed that they fit Yamaha Virago from the same(ish) vintage as the FJ, so I looked at some pictures of the Virago pegs, took a chance and ordered a set and they fit perfectly. 

I guess my point is they may not know they have a match.  anxious to see....  thanks for making the effort.


Dads_FJ

John S.

'84 Yamaha FJ1100
'89 Yamaha FJ1200
'94 Yamaha WR250
'80 BMW R100S/Sidecar
'39 BSA WM20

The General

Quote from: markmartin on January 10, 2013, 08:32:33 PM


I installed these passenger floorboards for my wife this summer.

http://www.cruisercustomizing.com/iso-passenger-floorboards-various-metric-cruiser-models-pair/part/KY-4455

listed that they fit Yamaha Virago from the same(ish) vintage as the FJ, so I looked at some pictures of the Virago pegs, took a chance and ordered a set and they fit perfectly. 

Mate I`d luv ta see a pic of those on your fj. I reckon I`d be in tha good books with my love bunny if I bought them as a pressie - for "Father`s day"  :sarcastic:
`93 with downside up forks.
`78 XS11/1200 with a bit on the side.
Special edition Rocket Ship ZX14R Kwacka

Rich Pleines

Greetings, I am using the adjustable footpegs for the passenger. They allow me to rotate the position forward to allow better clearance for the passenger mounting the bike when using the installed Givi bags. They are excellent quality. For the front  I am using Buell Ulysses footpegs. They provide a one inch drop; only require a minor modification to the footpeg mounting bracket and the one inch drop does not foul the side stand [two inch drop will]. I purchase the adjustable pegs from Wild Hare Accessories/

http://www.whaccessories.com/FootPegLoweringKit.htm

I purchase the Buell pegs on eBay/

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=Ulysses+Footpegs+&_sacat=0&_trksid=m194&ssPageName=STRK:MEFSRCHX:SRCH

Rich Pleines
"Reality is merely an illusion, albeit a very persistent one"

Brian S

Quote from: FJmonkey on January 10, 2013, 06:05:16 PM
Quote from: Brian S on January 10, 2013, 04:53:27 PM
I'm 6'8" and installed the buell lowering pegs, it made a huge difference in comfort for me.
Well???? Who makes them? Who did you buy them from? Can you still find them???
[/quote
]   they say buell right on them. bought them on ebay for 30 bucks. I had to drill out the holes on the stock fj brackets and just used some larger stainless bolts.