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26-10-04, 03:26 PM | #1 |
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lowering footpegs?
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Does anybody know if it is possible to lower the footpegs on an sv650s (k3)? I find that on anything longer than a very short ride my knees are getting quite uncomfortable due to the riding position. Any ideas on a solution (other than buying a new bike)? Thanks Jon |
26-10-04, 03:29 PM | #2 |
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Adjustable rearsets! This is an expensive option though.
I have seen some plates that bolt between the footrest brackets and the frame on eBay before. I have no idea where these are from though.
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26-10-04, 03:37 PM | #4 |
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Most of the stuff I've seen is to rise the foot plates, of which the are a few on this site;
http://www.performancemotorcycleparts.com/ under ACCESSORIES The other option would be a jack up plates as this allow you to raise the rear of your bike. This quickens the steeering response by putting more weight on the front wheel, thereby improving turn-in. If thats what your looking for 2. They are in the same section. You'll probally find that if you lower them to much then you'll end up grounding them out. |
26-10-04, 03:59 PM | #5 |
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Have a look at a naked, see if the pegs are a little lower, as I remember the plates are different, if so that would be the easiest way.
Failing that if you have a Buell dealer nearby you could buy a pair of the footrests fitted to some of those models, (just the peg), as they have a offset of about an inch, the peg is 'L' shaped, with the mounting clevis about an inch above the footrest top surface.
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27-10-04, 03:27 AM | #6 |
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I bought a set for about $25 US that are the ones on ebay as rear set jack up plates. I turned them upside down and they work great.
See pics here. |
27-10-04, 07:31 AM | #7 |
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Thanks for all the advice
Its looking like upside down jack-up plates will be the way to go - a tried and tested method I'm off to check ebay for a set now. Thanks Jon |
28-10-04, 03:19 PM | #8 |
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Rear Suspension Jack Up Plates
Anybody tried these on a 650s K3?
I would like more leg room, but I don't want to end up getting back ache and putting more weight on my wrists because I've jacked the back up. Someone previously mentioned that the K4 was better - The K4 footrest bracket looks different - perhaps changing to K4 brackets is the answer? |
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