Guest JKirk Posted July 4, 2007 Share Posted July 4, 2007 Well here's version 1 of a simple bracket to move the pegs 1 inch up and 1 inch back. Had to remove the heat shield entirely. If anyone has a used one I'd love to buy it so I can cut it to fit. The main thing I noticed was how much easier my legs "locked" around the tank and how hot my ankle was getting without that heat shield. I made .5" holes as well, which you can see peeking out. Now I plan to take this contraption to a machine shop and get them to make it right, but as it, it feels solid with all my weight on the tip of either peg, not much flex. The rear brake line to the reservoir is bent tight, but does not completely block the flow. I can't see going back any further or the rear brake "hinge" would rub the shiny exhaust shield. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEBSPEED Posted July 4, 2007 Share Posted July 4, 2007 Better take that centerstand off next, or you're going to end up on your ass. :beer: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spud786 Posted July 4, 2007 Share Posted July 4, 2007 Well here's version 1 of a simple bracket to move the pegs 1 inch up and 1 inch back. Had to remove the heat shield entirely. If anyone has a used one I'd love to buy it so I can cut it to fit. The main thing I noticed was how much easier my legs "locked" around the tank and how hot my ankle was getting without that heat shield. I made .5" holes as well, which you can see peeking out. Now I plan to take this contraption to a machine shop and get them to make it right, but as it, it feels solid with all my weight on the tip of either peg, not much flex. The rear brake line to the reservoir is bent tight, but does not completely block the flow. I can't see going back any further or the rear brake "hinge" would rub the shiny exhaust shield. my knees used to ride near the frame, quite uncomfortable on your knees, once I raised the seat height , my legs are more around the tank, its completely did away with sportbike leg crunch. If I ever get an aftermarket seat , I'l have it custom built a few inches taller Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest m0nk3y Posted July 6, 2007 Share Posted July 6, 2007 Better take that centerstand off next, or you're going to end up on your ass. :warranty: Pardon my ignorance. Why is that exactly? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer VifferPilot Posted July 6, 2007 Member Contributer Share Posted July 6, 2007 Better take that centerstand off next, or you're going to end up on your ass. :rolleyes: Pardon my ignorance. Why is that exactly? Presumably, anyone who is raising the pegs and removing the feelers, wants and/or needs more ground clearance for cornering. If the centerstand makes contact, it could cause the rear tire to come off the ground mid-turn... not good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest m0nk3y Posted July 6, 2007 Share Posted July 6, 2007 Better take that centerstand off next, or you're going to end up on your ass. :warranty: Pardon my ignorance. Why is that exactly? Presumably, anyone who is raising the pegs and removing the feelers, wants and/or needs more ground clearance for cornering. If the centerstand makes contact, it could cause the rear tire to come off the ground mid-turn... not good. Right, that makes perfect sense. Thanks. :thumbsup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer DougFromIndy Posted July 6, 2007 Member Contributer Share Posted July 6, 2007 (edited) Save yourself a lot of hassle by just buying the setup THURN has from Germany, is on ebay Brackets move oem peg assembly up or down and peg mounts also rotate around 360, I use this setup for more legroom, also have a THURN longer gearshift on my bike. thanks Doug Click on the links to pics below, you just swap plates left to right side if you want to raise footpeg assemblies instead of lower them like I did, this set up let me keep my VFR as I am 6'4" and oem settings were impossible for me , no legroom, painful Edited July 6, 2007 by DougFromIndy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer DougFromIndy Posted July 6, 2007 Member Contributer Share Posted July 6, 2007 pics <a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q138/Do...rnmodparts2.jpg" border=<a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q138/Do...idebrakemod.jpg" border="0" alt="Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket"></a>"0" alt="Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket"></a> <a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q138/Do...sideshifter.jpg" border="0" alt="Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket"></a> <a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q138/Do...rnmodparts1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket"></a> <a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q138/Do...ngershifter.jpg" border="0" alt="Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket"></a> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JKirk Posted July 6, 2007 Share Posted July 6, 2007 Better take that centerstand off next, or you're going to end up on your ass. :rolleyes: Do I recall that if I remove the centerstand I can temporarily put it back on fairly easy for tire changes? I'm still hunting for a cheap single sided swing arm on ebay... and a right side heat shield that fits behind the footpeg... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer DougFromIndy Posted July 11, 2007 Member Contributer Share Posted July 11, 2007 No good at pics or linking but if you click on the long underlined parts you should be able to see 5 pics of my THURN footpeg setup, thanks Doug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tightwad Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 pics Hate to see bad links Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Rice Posted August 24, 2007 Member Contributer Share Posted August 24, 2007 pics<a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q138/Do...rnmodparts2.jpg" border=<a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q138/Do...idebrakemod.jpg" border="0" alt="Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket"></a>"0" alt="Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket"></a> <a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q138/Do...sideshifter.jpg" border="0" alt="Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket"></a> <a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q138/Do...rnmodparts1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket"></a> <a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q138/Do...ngershifter.jpg" border="0" alt="Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket"></a> How much did you pay for those? Looks like I could use them as well. Tried to google them, but all I see is Thurn website which is in German and then there is shipping... If anyone knows a distributor in the US or Canada, pls. let me know. Thanks! EDIT: Or better yet, maybe Ken or BLS care to reproduce the brackets using "LAZORS" :thumbsup: perhaps? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer NorthernVFRDave Posted August 24, 2007 Member Contributer Share Posted August 24, 2007 Yes do tell, I could use a set of those Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest vamtnman Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 I put in Thurn & the part # & got the web site. The listing says to make original foot rest adjustable, 25 mm up and 25 mm back and the price is 159. Seem like we're going the wrong way here (up and back ?) If it's dollars, that's not bad: Euros would be 217.51, all plus shipping which is still not too bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer DougFromIndy Posted August 25, 2007 Member Contributer Share Posted August 25, 2007 Brackets switch from left to right, can raise pegs greatly or lower them greatly. Thurn is a great company, I bought off ebay, these are only available from Germany via Thurn, shipping is at least 30 days. I dont remember the total amount, was around $250 with all goodies, but I do remember listing my beautiful VFR in the trader because I could not ride it, yes put it up FS, long legs and superpain, just a couple inches made all the difference, if you are over 6 ft then this set up is a must for a vfr, I use MSW/??: german rotating footpeg mounts with some black pegs $100 and the Thurn plates with brass brake line extender kit, nice hydraulic brakelight switch , the only problem I had was modifying the side stand backwards to get it out of my way, let me know if you have more ?s , has been awhile but can dig up more info, is a GREAT setup, doug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer DougFromIndy Posted August 25, 2007 Member Contributer Share Posted August 25, 2007 means it will go down 25mm from stock as well as up 25mm from stock, plus can get some more like I did, maybe 20mm with the rotating pegs , supercomfy, extremely adjustable, bikes should come stock with this, riders are way different from each other, a standard fixed setting makes no sense at all. Ergos must adjust around the rider not be fixed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer DougFromIndy Posted August 25, 2007 Member Contributer Share Posted August 25, 2007 Right around $200-$250 , you must have the brass brakeline extender and the longer shifter, so this pushes the pice from around $175 to $250, is not 250 euros, much cheaper, under $275 total I am sure of, worth every penny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest vamtnman Posted August 25, 2007 Share Posted August 25, 2007 Did you get your adjustable foot pegs from Thurn? I see they have sets that will move the pegs 23, 30 or 55mm. Just courious, why did you need the longer shift lever if you are moving the pegs down & forward? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer DougFromIndy Posted August 25, 2007 Member Contributer Share Posted August 25, 2007 I got my pegs and adj peg mounts from www.eurotechmotorsports.com a BMW dealer that moves parts from Germany, they are rhe same brand MFW??? MSW?? that Thurn carries only about $40 cheaper. The longer shifter is from Thurn as plates move Backwards (see photo) then up or down/your choice, plus my footpeg adj move it even further back, thurn shifter works perfect, the whole set up is very flexible and I have it dialed into a setting I really like, thanks Doug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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