22-01-10, 07:41 PM | #31 |
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Re: Fixer-Peg, comments please
Bike - sv650
Do you have a Fixer-Peg? - no, but an still using the replacement peg on rear brake Why? - Have you used a Fixer-Peg? - If so, why, and were you able to continue? - If you didn't have one, what would have happend? - What price do you think you should pay for a Fixer-Peg? - Would you prefer to buy one from; A, manufactures web site, B, resllers web site, C, local accessory outlet, Answer - all options really Would you recomend one to your friends? - yes What do you think of the quality of the Fixer-Peg? - Other comments - Only that I personally felt that the replacement was a wee bit short. |
22-01-10, 07:44 PM | #32 | |
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Re: Fixer-Peg, comments please
Bike - Triumph Sprint, Honda cb400f
Do you have a Fixer-Peg? - Not at the moment Why? - Inertia Have you used a Fixer-Peg? - Yes If so, why, and were you able to continue? - I donated it to an SV650 owner who had snapped a gear change lever and was then able to change gear. If you didn't have one, what would have happend? - In this instance I guess another person present would have donated theirs What price do you think you should pay for a Fixer-Peg? - I was very happy with the current cost. Would you prefer to buy one from; A, manufactures web site, B, resllers web site, C, local accessory outlet, Answer - Manufacturers but not that fussed. edit: OK this +1: Quote:
What do you think of the quality of the Fixer-Peg? - Top notch Other comments - Last edited by skeetly; 22-01-10 at 07:48 PM. |
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22-01-10, 07:58 PM | #33 |
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Bike - Kawasaki Versys
Do you have a Fixer-Peg? - No Why? - Because I haven't got round to buying one yet Have you used a Fixer-Peg? - Yes If so, why, and were you able to continue? - Accident damage to replace the original one on a SV650S K5. It became a permanent feature of th bike and is still on it two years later in the new owner's hands. If you didn't have one, what would have happend? - I would have had to buy a new brake pedal. What price do you think you should pay for a Fixer-Peg? - Same price it was Would you prefer to buy one from; Any, as long as they are available A, manufactures web site, Yes B, resllers web site, Yes C, local accessory outlet, Yes Answer - Would you recomend one to your friends? - Yes What do you think of the quality of the Fixer-Peg? - Excellent Other comments - Great idea that needs proper marketing and promotion. The product itself is excellently made and the instructions supplied are foolproof. I will get one as a spare to carry on foreign trips. |
22-01-10, 08:58 PM | #34 |
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Bike - SV650s
Do you have a Fixer-Peg? - Yes, 2 Why? - Do a reasonable amount of long rides / weekends away which could be cut short without the peg. 2 because guarnteed I'll meet someone who needs to use it then need one myself before i replace it Have you used a Fixer-Peg? - Yes If so, why, and were you able to continue? - Dropped the bike and snapped rear brake lever. Yes, At applecross, recovery was a minimum of 4 hours away. If you didn't have one, what would have happend? - Would have had a very challenging ride back to campsite, with no rear brake, over severe gradients and single track roads What price do you think you should pay for a Fixer-Peg? - I think I paid £10 which i felt was fair, would probably stretched to £15 but then probably wouldn't have got 2 Would you prefer to buy one from; A, manufactures web site, B, resllers web site, C, local accessory outlet, Answer - Wherever gets you the widest market, personally manufacturers site, Similar to almax chains. Would you recomend one to your friends? - Have done already and strangers. What do you think of the quality of the Fixer-Peg? - Excellent, possibly too good. difference between a get you home and a semi permanent fix. Other comments - Excellent product, excellent customer service. Hope it all goes well. |
22-01-10, 09:56 PM | #35 |
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Bike - GSXR 600 K7
Do you have a Fixer-Peg? - yes Why? - i got stuck myself after an accident and could have done with one i now carry one at all times in my tool kit. Have you used a Fixer-Peg? - not yet. If so, why, and were you able to continue? - i carried on a journey with a spark plug spanner taped to my gear lever, i needed a fixer peg. If you didn't have one, what would have happend? - you'd be fubar lol What price do you think you should pay for a Fixer-Peg? - £10 - £15 Would you prefer to buy one from; A, manufactures web site, not really bothered as long as its for sale. B, resllers web site, not really bothered as long as its for sale. C, local accessory outlet, not really bothered as long as its for sale. Answer - Would you recomend one to your friends? - yes What do you think of the quality of the Fixer-Peg? - A+ Other comments - every bike should carry one. KWAK ZZR. |
22-01-10, 11:28 PM | #36 |
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Suzuki SV650s K3 Do you have a Fixer-Peg? - Yes Why? - I Dropped the bike on Ice at low speed a couple of years ago and broke the peg off my OEM Gear Lever Have you used a Fixer-Peg? - Yes If so, why, and were you able to continue? - Damaged my lever and had to abandon Bike , ordered a Fixer-Peg , went back to my bike and installed it in a minute and rode the bike away If you didn't have one, what would have happend? - I would have had to fork out for an expensive collection from a local dealer for the Bike What price do you think you should pay for a Fixer-Peg? - £15 - £20 Would you prefer to buy one from; A, manufactures web site, B, resllers web site, C, local accessory outlet, Answer - All of them , I even considered buying these myself and selling them on Would you recomend one to your friends? - I do and insist it should be the Second thing you buy after a Puncture Repair Kit What do you think of the quality of the Fixer-Peg? - The Machining is impeccable with a good finish and the Anodising is top notch as well Other comments - Fixer-Peg also supplied me with a peg to finish the repair of my bike afterwards without having to buy an expensive OEM lever again , remove the lever and drill to accept the new Peg , your Fixer-Peg can then go back under your seat for future rescue of yourself or Friends . |
23-01-10, 10:15 AM | #37 |
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Bike - YAMAHA YZF750/SUZUKI SV650/KAWAZAKI 250R
Do you have a Fixer-Peg? - YES Why? - You never know when your going to need it. Have you used a Fixer-Peg? - YES If so, why, and were you able to continue? - Replace broken foot lever peg. YES If you didn't have one, what would have happend? - Struggled. What price do you think you should pay for a Fixer-Peg? - I would have been happy paying £10 for one. In fact having used one would probably pay more, but would grumble a bit. Would you prefer to buy one from; A, manufactures web site, B, resllers web site, C, local accessory outlet, Answer - A B & C Would you recomend one to your friends? - YES What do you think of the quality of the Fixer-Peg? - Brilliant Other comments - I can't believe anyone did not think of this before. Fixes just about on any make and model of lever. Awesome. |
23-01-10, 12:36 PM | #38 | |
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I think it's the alternator cover that's covered in scratches on the ZX6, but the gear lever's fine. But speak to sid squid. he had an accident (not hitting the ground) where he lost his gear lever - But think he lost it from the hanger not the toe? Last edited by Stu; 23-01-10 at 12:43 PM. |
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23-01-10, 12:43 PM | #39 | |
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