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For anybody looking to use the lowered pegs for the Buell XB9/12 (#N0006.1AD), they do NOT fit the 4th gen VFR.

I didn't take a picture, but the OEM peg has a single tab (male) that attaches to the rearset (female). The Buell pegs have dual tabs which are too wide to fit into the rearset mounting tabs.

I bought the packaged set for $40 CDN. I figured it was cheap enough to try. They'll be going into the Classifieds.

Will you measure the width of the rearset? It would be interesting to know how different the 4th gen is from the 6th, as that question comes up quite often.

Here are some pics of the OEM footpeg on the 4th gen VFR. As you can see it's a different design from the 5th & 6th gen models.

Boss9 - would you be willing to make up pegs for us 4th gen owners? I can provide you with more pics and measurements as needed. Thanks.

OEM footpeg

Rearset width is about 7/8" (21mm)

Buell footpeg (left) vs 1995 VFR footpeg (right) - The OEM peg uses a single male tab that fits into the rearset, but has the same 8mm hole as the newer pegs. The Buell pegs are too wide to fit into the rearset. And even if it fit, I don't think the spring would work with it.

Mounting tab on footpeg

Mounting tab on footpeg

For anybody looking to use the lowered pegs for the Buell XB9/12 (#N0006.1AD), they do NOT fit the 4th gen VFR.

I didn't take a picture, but the OEM peg has a single tab (male) that attaches to the rearset (female). The Buell pegs have dual tabs which are too wide to fit into the rearset mounting tabs.

I bought the packaged set for $40 CDN. I figured it was cheap enough to try. They'll be going into the Classifieds.

Well, I am two days in to riding with the new lowered pegs. I am VERY impressed with the level of detail that has been taken, and with the thoroughness of Randy in the design and tweaks being made. I am uploading some pictures to my Photobucket account, and will link them here for an initial view....these are "under development" pictures, so the final product is still changing a bit.

I think the new tapered design is much sportier than the Buell version, and fits more with the VFR. The peg bolts up with zero problems, and I had just enough adjustment in the brake pedal to move it without having to take the assembly apart and shorten the rod. I also adjusted (after the first day) the brake light switch....opps. Shifter was easy to adjust, remove it and drop it down a couple teeth, until it is about level with the ground.

Those look great!

I've love to get some for my 4th gen '95. My knees don't straighten out as easily after a long ride anymore.

I could help out with any dimensions or pics to see if they would fit. Let me know what info you would need.

Excellent! :wheel: :biggrin: :beer:

Nope, not Mechanical Desktop. I work in the civil engineering trades and own a licensed copy of Civil3D/Land Development Desktop from Autodesk. It just so happens that it runs on the plain-jane AutoCAD engine and you have the option to open it up as regular ol' AutoCAD 2009.

BTW, I knew nothing about 3D modelling in AutoCAD prior to modelling the mirror mounts for Darth Bling and then this project. Cool stuff though. It's nice to know that you can make all those parts you really want that nobody else (parts manufacturers) is bothering to offer.

Cool. I use AutoCAD Architectural Desktop (ADT) 'cos I work for an interior designer. I've done some 3d modelling, not so much with ADT, but with 3D Studio Max.

Did you model it as a solid? What did you have to provide the CNC guy with to actually make it? Got me thinking that I might learn how to do this too. I'd be interested in your DXF file too.

I had a commercially made one called a See-blade. It worked well. Too bad I lost it the other day. I think it's in the Husky parking lot in Chilliwack, BC.

Cool!

And very timely too as my wife said that she wanted her next bike to be electric. I guess that may be getting closer to reality.

Wow! the Ducati bodywork goes very well with the VFR's mid section details!

IMO, it might have actually improved(?) on Pierre Treblanche's original design, which I found a little too plain around the mid faring area.

You mean it might have improved on Mitsuyoshi Kohama's design of the NR, subsequently copied by Pierre Treblanche 5 years later? :fing02:

You might think after going to all that trouble he might get the front mudguard (fender) to fit straight.... huh.gif

Nah, the crooked front guard is one of the 4th Gen's most recognizable design features!

Massimo Tamburini designed the 916. Terblanche was responsible for the 999.

But just my opinion, I believe the 916 to be the most beautiful bike. This hybrid is interesting, but can't touch the original 916.