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Message started by Susan on 08/26/04 at 08:56:36

Title: Footpeg Options
Post by Susan on 08/26/04 at 08:56:36

As discussed in another topic (Vibration on the Right) I am interested in replacing my stock footpegs with some heavier ones. I've heard from several people that Highway Hawk pegs are great. Has anyone fitted any other footpegs such as the Kuryakyn pegs on the Savage? If so, how do you like them and were they easy to install?

Title: Re: Footpeg Options
Post by jajke on 08/27/04 at 11:15:23

Susan,

I've just called Kuryakyn and they told me they do NOT have anything specific for the Savage, only way is to know the OEM part number from Suzuki for a bike that Kuryakyn has parts for, then comparing that OEM number with the OEM number for the Savage and see if they are the same - too complicated if you ask me :(

None the less, I am still interested to hear what other people have to say as I want to replace the pegs in my bike as well.

Jaime

Title: Re: Footpeg Options
Post by Susan on 08/27/04 at 11:21:30

Funny thing is I called Kuryakyn as well and got the same answer. There are lots of people who modify parts for this bike, though, which is why I asked the question in the forum anyway.

It is also true that sometimes a part may fit even if the manufacturer doesn't know it. Since the Savage is a smaller/lower volume bike, parts suppliers have not been as ready to do their homework on it as some of the other bikes.

Title: Re: Footpeg Options
Post by Munson_kl279 on 08/27/04 at 11:54:00

I've been studying the setup on my bike to try and figure out a way to modify a set of pegs....

What I'm not sure about getting into is the setup for the shifter. If you look closely at it the shifter is attached to the same mounting bolt at the peg. :-/

My thought has been to add highway bars and eliminate the OEM pegs completely. Any bike I've ever riden I usually use the highway pegs most of the time.

This is possible b/c you can shift with your heel.

Title: Re: Footpeg Options
Post by Gargoyle on 08/27/04 at 12:46:31

I have these pegs on my Savage. You must use the round ones. The wide ones would be on edge.
http://www.jcwhitney.com/autoparts/ProductDisplay/s-10101/storeId-10101/p-3735/c-10111/catalogId-10111

Not every one may like the o-ring pegs. I use them not for comfort but for looks. I am chopping my Savage. I did have to use a couple of washers as spacers because the male mount is thinner than the space for the stock peg. These are male mount harley pegs. It is possible that different style male mount harley pegs would work also.

Title: Re: Footpeg Options
Post by Munson_kl279 on 08/27/04 at 13:22:42

These are the one's I'm trying to modify to work....

http://www.jcwhitney.com/autoparts/ProductDisplay/s-10101/p-2893/c-10111

Title: Re: Footpeg Options
Post by Greg_650 on 08/28/04 at 05:35:04

Gargoyle wrote:

I like the o-ring pegs. They seem to keep your feet from slipping off the pegs like the rubber pegs (when wet). My Highway Hawk versions are a little bit longer than stock too.

Title: Re: Footpeg Options
Post by Greg_650 on 08/28/04 at 05:48:30

Munson_kl279 wrote:

2 issues actually...yep the shifter mounts to the same bolt as the peg mount, but removing just the peg doesn't affect the shifter. Removing the whole assembly does affect the shifter, but that also removes the side stand.

Sounds like you just need Jendesigner's forward controls.

Title: Re: Footpeg Options
Post by Greg_650 on 08/28/04 at 05:52:10

Gargoyle wrote:

I have these pegs on my Savage. You must use the round ones. The wide ones would be on edge.

Funny. After you said that, I went back and looked at the picture again. There must be something "generically" wrong with that photo. Who would want wide tapered pegs that mounted vertically (on edge). ::)

Title: Re: Footpeg Options
Post by Gargoyle on 08/28/04 at 07:20:06

The reason the tapered pegs would be on edge is because the front peg mounting place is at an angle. Therefore the peg is at an angle. This doesn't matter on the round pegs. It does matter on non round pegs. On harleys the peg mounting position is straight up and down not at an angle like the Savage.

Title: Re: Footpeg Options
Post by Greg_650 on 08/28/04 at 07:30:17

Gargoyle wrote:

And that would put the edge on an angle. So why would someone want a tapered wide peg that contacts your foot on the edge when the flat tapered part should be flat under your foot, no matter what the angle?

The "top" of my round pegs are under my feet even on an angle. It isn't like my foor is on the side of the peg.

Isn't that just a case of a generic photo for the peg? I think so.

Title: Re: Footpeg Options
Post by Gargoyle on 08/28/04 at 08:40:51

Male mount foot pegs for Harleys such as the wide one we are discussing will be flat under your foot if mounted on a Harley. That is one of many problems when trying to use accessories intended for Harley Davidsons. The wide foot peg on a Harley is straight up and down. Works well but not on a Savage because of the mounting point is angled. It may be possible to use adjustable male mount Harley intended pegs on a Savage. Then the angle doesn't matter because the peg once mounted can be rotated.

Title: Re: Footpeg Options
Post by Susan on 08/31/04 at 08:25:07

Just installed the Highway Hawk comfort footpegs. I like the way they look but I don't know how they ride yet (its been raining for 2 days >:().

jajke asked me to post details once I got them so:

This is what I bought:
http://ssl.webhouse.es/WebCommerce/Sistema/100000/infoproducto.asp?MiTienda=100420&MiIdioma=EN&CodProdLT=168089
Bought them from bikercom.com in Spain. I ordered them Thursday night and had them Monday morning!!
They were super easy to install (10 minutes tops) -- pop off a screw cover, unscrew and remove old ones; screw in new ones; put screw cover back on
IMPORTANT STEP: twist footpeg to the angle you want, then tighten the bolt at the end of the footpeg
They look great and are much heavier than the old ones
Will let you know whether they help the rightside vibration after a ride (hopefully it will dry up tonight or tomorrow)

Title: Re: Footpeg Options
Post by Susan on 08/31/04 at 15:57:49

Went for a ride tonight. Heavier footpegs are much better and help with the right side vibration. I can still feel it but it is definitely dampened. Took a couple of tries to get the position adjusted (see IMPORTANT STEP above). The position mattered for both comfort and dampening vibration. Was able to ride, pull into a parking lot and adjust it with an allen wrench, and then ride some more.

The Highway Hawks were a good choice. Thanks for the recommendation Greg!

Title: Re: Footpeg Options
Post by Roadie on 08/31/04 at 18:08:41

Hi,

Well Susan, I've been lurking the foot peg messages as I'd like to replace mine too. Not that I find the stock ones that uncomfortable. Infact I think they are alright. What I REALLY want is either floorboards or a heel rest. But I'm not sure if there's anything like that in existance for LS650s. ::)

I was on Bikebandit and looked over their part blow ups and compared that to what I observed on the bike and that slanted peg mount is definitly a problem getting floor boards or anything else that isn't completely round. :-/

Interestingly I compared it with the three other models that are "above" the LS650 in the Suzuki line-up with hopes that the mounts would be the same.. They aren't. (Vain hope that Suzuki would save money by using some universal parts...)

Anyone find either heel/foot pegs or floorboards?

- Roadie

Title: Re: Footpeg Options
Post by Watnys on 08/31/04 at 18:22:01

Hey Roadie,
De Pretto Moto makes an insert type peg that is wider (not full floorboard). I could not find a dealer in the U.S. but found a French site that has them.

http://www.customs-planet.com/html-accessoires/moto/suzuki/suz_depretto/suz_ls650_savage/suz_ls650_savage_01.htm

Sorry, I don't speak French, and don't know if this helps :(

Title: Re: Footpeg Options
Post by Susan on 08/31/04 at 21:00:28

Hey Roadie -- I was interested in the heel peg idea too which is why I was interested in Kuryakyn's various footpeg offerings. After calling them and Cruiser Customizing it didn't seem like it was going to work without modification. Kuryakyn sells a heel peg which you might be able to add onto a different brand footpeg but it will likely require some work...

Title: Re: Footpeg Options
Post by Greg_650 on 09/01/04 at 02:35:17

Susan wrote:

The Highway Hawks were a good choice. Thanks for the recommendation Greg!

You are welcome. Got her all dressed up now?

Title: Re: Footpeg Options
Post by Munson_kl279 on 09/01/04 at 05:05:08

Gargoyle wrote:

The ones you are talking about look similar to the ones that I mentioned earlier. There is an alen head screw on the end of the ones I have that allows you to rotate the peg to the best position for each rider.

Title: Re: Footpeg Options
Post by Susan on 09/01/04 at 06:15:19

Greg_650 wrote:

You are welcome. Got her all dressed up now?

Getting there. ;D Still have a number of projects in the works though:

Still working on the pillion seat area (fiberglass piece) and handle (no price quote yet)...this project may not be done for some time.
Still need to replace my broken turn signals (currently working but held up with duct tape!).
My seat mod is working nicely (gel pad used for people in wheelchairs) but I am still using the original Suzuki seat covering. Planning to sew a new one in purple leather.
Still want to paint my helmet but may wait for winter.
Also thinking about a louder horn and different pipe but not yet.

I loved the bike "as-is" but am having fun with the mods. 8)

Title: Re: Footpeg Options
Post by Munson_kl279 on 09/01/04 at 07:31:52

Susan wrote:

They were super easy to install (10 minutes tops) -- pop off a screw cover, unscrew and remove old ones; screw in new ones; put screw cover back on

I took the screw covers off of mine and one of the screw heads seems to be stripped. Any suggestions on how to get it out?

Title: Re: Footpeg Options
Post by Susan on 09/01/04 at 11:54:31

Munson_kl279 wrote:

I took the screw covers off of mine and one of the screw heads seems to be stripped. Any suggestions on how to get it out?

If it is actually stripped, I don't have the answer BUT when I was taking mine off, the screw was a little tough to get out. It is under pressure because of the way it is mounted. After I unscrewed it as much as I could, I poked a small allen wrench in the screw hole at the back and used it to push the screw out.

Title: Re: Footpeg Options
Post by Greg_650 on 09/03/04 at 13:08:25

Munson_kl279 wrote:

I took the screw covers off of mine and one of the screw heads seems to be stripped. Any suggestions on how to get it out?

Do you mean that the allen head hole into which you insert the allen wrench is rounded out? (I can't remeber if it is allen or socket). Or does the bolt turn but not come out?

Title: Re: Footpeg Options
Post by Bluejeanz on 09/03/04 at 15:19:35

In reference to this, but taking a COMPLETELY different angle...have you given much thought to your footwear?

I just got a new pair of Doc Marten motorcycle boots and it is amazing how different they are from the boots I was wearing! These have very thick, slip resistant soles and they are magnanamously comfortable. I noticed a marked different in the vibrations I felt while wearing these boots.

It's a simple alternative to switching pegs. I don't find my pegs to be uncomfortable really, but the vibration was a bit annoying.

Title: Re: Footpeg Options
Post by Susan on 09/03/04 at 15:40:33

Bluejeanz wrote:

In reference to this, but taking a COMPLETELY different angle...have you given much thought to your footwear?

Interesting thought. I am wearing heavy boots but there could be another pair that would be even better. I think I'll do a little experimenting...

Title: Re: Footpeg Options
Post by jajke on 09/03/04 at 19:45:09

Roadie wrote:

Roadie,

I saw floorboards made by Highway Hawk (http://www.highwayhawk.com/) unfortunately I found them in a web site in Europe (http://www.custom-wizard.com/acatalog/Custom_Wizard_Menu_Suzuki_350.html) for around 122 Euros ($150) + taxes and shipping extra, too much for me right now, specially since I am thinking about replacing the muffler.

Happy Trails,

Jaime

Title: Re: Footpeg Options
Post by bigdan on 09/08/04 at 17:42:29

consider forward controls?

http://www.seegercycle.com/cgi-bin/products/details_bike.cgi?2.2.36

Title: Re: Footpeg Options
Post by Roadie on 09/09/04 at 02:51:38

Hey yall,

Well I like the Seeger Cycle Forward controls. I've looked at them before, but unfortunatly they are 1/4 of the total cost of my cycle. :P (Though VERY COOL...)

Susan, you may be interested in this.... I was on the highway hawk website (and on a retailer site in Utah?) and found that they sell heel pads for the footpegs. The part number I came up with was 73-300. 8)
http://www.hms-motorsports.com/footrest.htm

They appear to slip on between the "hinge" hardware and the "foot grip" itself. (See picture on that link, its hard to describe). I was thinking before I plunk down the cash maybe someone would buy them and install them and give an evaluation. ::)

Well off to gear up for another commute to work. Yesterday I noticed the "vibration to the right" people were talking about. Mine occurs around 60-65 mph. (Gotta get the bike moving on the short highway jump I make.) Maybe some nifty new footpegs will help..... ;D

- Roadie

Title: Re: Footpeg Options
Post by Susan on 09/09/04 at 10:48:05

Roadie wrote:

Hey yall,
...Susan, you may be interested in this.... I was on the highway hawk website (and on a retailer site in Utah?) and found that they sell heel pads for the footpegs. The part number I came up with was 73-300. 8)
http://www.hms-motorsports.com/footrest.htm

They appear to slip on between the "hinge" hardware and the "foot grip" itself. (See picture on that link, its hard to describe). I was thinking before I plunk down the cash maybe someone would buy them and install them and give an evaluation. ::)

Thanks Roadie. Sounds interesting although I am happy with my pegs for now. I did take a look at the website and it seems awfully low tech. No prices listed, for example. Have you ever dealt with them?

Title: Re: Footpeg Options
Post by Roadie on 09/09/04 at 18:04:08

Unfortunatly no... BUT what's important is that the part exists.. 8) I just got a J&P cycle catalog. There is a Floorboard option there, with heal/toe shifter. But expensive. $358.99!!!!! :o

LOTS of stuff to drool over in there.. Why is accessorizing so expensive... :D

Off to day dream.

- Roadie

Title: Re: Footpeg Options
Post by Mr 650 on 09/10/04 at 01:02:07

Roadie wrote:

Why is accessorizing so expensive... :D

Off to day dream.

- Roadie

Because some that have to ask this, buy low-end bikes.
So, the accessories have to sit on a shelf until one decides to keep the ol’ thing and does not trade up, and instead "accessorizes"…no market.
This is a good thing.
We won't all ride clones.
"They" want you to "move up" to a costlier ride too.
More chrome, more cc'c, more gas, more insurance etc.
Thankfully lots of H-D (hunnerd dollars) stuff is out there for the industrious.