angrygirafe Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 This week I've notice my left peg seemed to have developed a sort of downward slope. This evening, I confirmed it using incredibly precise measurement tools and flawless procedures. The insides of the mounts are definitely worn, and the inside end of the left peg travels further than the right before the mount catches it, but I hadn't noticed anything until this week. Nothing broken or warped. Just appears to be worn. Curious if this is normal. As far as abnormal use, I'm too scared to drag pegs, and I'm tall enough I rarely ever stand on the left peg when mounting; usually only if it's on the center stand with cases attached. I do stand on both pegs occasionally to stretch. Bike is a hair shy of 30k miles. Also, replacement. I'm assuming new pegs, and the mounts as well? Maybe an upgrade opportunity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnakay Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 most do drop a little when in use especially if your a big fella. david jeffries his pegs used be knackered after a race and it wasn't a little droop. the pegs are aluminium so will wear easily.. he was a big lad but sadly was killed at the Isle of man TT races. only cure is to fit another peg. those Chinese make are good and value for money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angrygirafe Posted September 17, 2018 Author Share Posted September 17, 2018 most do drop a little when in use especially if your a big fella. david jeffries his pegs used be knackered after a race and it wasn't a little droop. the pegs are aluminium so will wear easily.. he was a big lad but sadly was killed at the Isle of man TT races. only cure is to fit another peg. those Chinese make are good and value for money. Thanks for the info! Though at 6’3” and 165lbs, I’m more often accused of being a bean pole than a big fella ? I guess I’ll just chalk it up to accelerated normal wear. I may look for some options that could move the pegs back a little bit as long as I’m replacing them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member DavidS Posted September 17, 2018 Premium Member Share Posted September 17, 2018 Damn, your bike is spotless...... Did you clean it for the picture, or is that normal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member micah2074 Posted September 17, 2018 Premium Member Share Posted September 17, 2018 My left leg has been that same way for a while now. Let’s go Brandon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angrygirafe Posted September 17, 2018 Author Share Posted September 17, 2018 Damn, your bike is spotless...... Did you clean it for the picture, or is that normal? (rofl) That was after the weekly cleaning. I usually ride 500 to 600 miles a week, so it gets a bath/inspection/chain lube every weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nhchris Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 Maybe all that shifting we do causes the left peg to wear faster! I am regularly short-shifting my FJ cause the trans ratios are so close. cb 1968 Triumph Bonneville 650 1971 Norton Commando Roadster 2002 Harley 1200 Sportster 2003 Honda ST 1300 2016 FJ 09 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angrygirafe Posted October 8, 2018 Author Share Posted October 8, 2018 After looking at every aftermarket peg and rearset on the planet, and admitting I don’t actually mind the stock pegs, I opted for a temp solution of JB Kwik Weld. It’s back to level, and after a couple days riding, it’ll do for now I’ll probably just swap with a replacement factory assembly soon. I may swap rearsets eventually, but there doesn’t seem to be a lot options. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norcal616 Posted October 8, 2018 Share Posted October 8, 2018 if you can weld, either build a bead up on the pegs or the bracket- grind down to get em level or drill and tap small small bolt into peg or bracket- grind to get level... 2012 wr250f - C-class 30+ age group 2015 fz-07- Hordpower Edition-80whp 2015 fj-09- Graves Exhaust w/Woolich tune by 2WDW @120whp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angrygirafe Posted October 8, 2018 Author Share Posted October 8, 2018 if you can weld, either build a bead up on the pegs or the bracket- grind down to get em level or drill and tap small small bolt into peg or bracket- grind to get level... I wish I could weld. I don’t think my soldering abilities would be as effective. ? It’s back to level enough for now, and the thirty bucks for a new peg isn’t too bad. My impression is it’s the hole the rivet is through that’s wearing, given the play of the peg. The bracket and peg didn’t show much sign of wear, so I’m assuming it’s just going to keep getting worse faster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.