Single seat conversion - What to do with rear footrests? - SV650.org

Tallguy · 03-03-09, 09:56 PM

Hello .org, font of all knowledge SV.

I've got a single seat set-up for my pointy K3 S, but want to remove the rear footrests & blank off the left side with grommets or something. The right side footrest also holds the exhaust - obvious, right? I never thought about it until I'd already removed the left side, and it doesn't look good with one missing, d'oh...

So, where would I get a right side exhaust mount without footrest, suitable for a CCC can?

Something a bit like this?

I need it to be easily reversible, so can't cut anything.

10Qvermushndid

03-03-09, 09:59 PM

I believe R&G do an exhaust hanger, but it ain't cheap iirc.

Tallguy · 03-03-09, 10:02 PM

Will check it out, but I expect the £££££ to be out of my budget (less than a quid if possible!)

03-03-09, 10:03 PM

Get a bit of aluminium plate (6mm thick) and make your own.

Tallguy · 03-03-09, 10:06 PM

That assumes some sort of dexterity with powertools - ten years ago I pinged all 5 nails off my right hand with a power planer.

I believe I said something like "Goodness me, oh bother", for it stang a little

03-03-09, 10:08 PM

practice makes perfect!

03-03-09, 10:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RichT

I believe R&G do an exhaust hanger, but it ain't cheap iirc.

There's usually Evotech ones on Ebay, brand new in silver or black for £25.

Nicky S · 03-03-09, 10:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tallguy

That assumes some sort of dexterity with powertools - ten years ago I pinged all 5 nails off my right hand with a power planer.

I believe I said something like "Goodness me, oh bother", for it stang a little

ok i would say buy one then but r&g do one i think

fizzwheel · 03-03-09, 10:11 PM

Why dont you just buy another right rear foot rest and lop the pillion peg off of it ? It'd need a bit of tidying up and maybe grinding / filing flush, but it oughta work and look OK.

03-03-09, 10:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MR UKI (1)

There's usually Evotech ones on Ebay, brand new in silver or black for £25.

If ever I can convince my boss to invest in a CNC Laser profiler I'll make a fortune.

03-03-09, 09:56 PM	#1
Tallguy Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Eastleigh, Hants Posts: 191	Single seat conversion - What to do with rear footrests? Hello .org, font of all knowledge SV. I've got a single seat set-up for my pointy K3 S, but want to remove the rear footrests & blank off the left side with grommets or something. The right side footrest also holds the exhaust - obvious, right? I never thought about it until I'd already removed the left side, and it doesn't look good with one missing, d'oh... So, where would I get a right side exhaust mount without footrest, suitable for a CCC can? Something a bit like this? I need it to be easily reversible, so can't cut anything. 10Qvermushndid __________________ Pointy K3S in SuperSonicSilver, R&G bungs, Carbon Can Co slip-on SOLD TO MEMBER "Cobra"! So long old friend! I'm going all Charley Boorman on yo' ass. Can't filter or indicate any more.

03-03-09, 09:59 PM	#2
RichT Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Single seat conversion - What to do with rear footrests? I believe R&G do an exhaust hanger, but it ain't cheap iirc. Last edited by RichT; 03-03-09 at 10:01 PM.

03-03-09, 10:02 PM	#3
Tallguy Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Eastleigh, Hants Posts: 191	Re: Single seat conversion - What to do with rear footrests? Will check it out, but I expect the £££££ to be out of my budget (less than a quid if possible!) __________________ Pointy K3S in SuperSonicSilver, R&G bungs, Carbon Can Co slip-on SOLD TO MEMBER "Cobra"! So long old friend! I'm going all Charley Boorman on yo' ass. Can't filter or indicate any more.

03-03-09, 10:03 PM	#4
madness Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Single seat conversion - What to do with rear footrests? Get a bit of aluminium plate (6mm thick) and make your own.

03-03-09, 10:06 PM	#5
Tallguy Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Eastleigh, Hants Posts: 191	Re: Single seat conversion - What to do with rear footrests? That assumes some sort of dexterity with powertools - ten years ago I pinged all 5 nails off my right hand with a power planer. I believe I said something like "Goodness me, oh bother", for it stang a little __________________ Pointy K3S in SuperSonicSilver, R&G bungs, Carbon Can Co slip-on SOLD TO MEMBER "Cobra"! So long old friend! I'm going all Charley Boorman on yo' ass. Can't filter or indicate any more.

03-03-09, 10:08 PM	#6
madness Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Single seat conversion - What to do with rear footrests? practice makes perfect!

03-03-09, 10:11 PM	#9
fizzwheel Super Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Somerset Posts: 3,614	Re: Single seat conversion - What to do with rear footrests? Why dont you just buy another right rear foot rest and lop the pillion peg off of it ? It'd need a bit of tidying up and maybe grinding / filing flush, but it oughta work and look OK. __________________ Look Dave, I can see you're really upset about this. I honestly think you ought to sit down calmly, take a stress pill, and think things over. K5 GSXR 750 Anniversary Edition

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