| Author | Message | ||
     Meanie  |
Tried to do a search on peg install, no luck. Could someone out there let me in on some tricks to putting the rider pegs on. The springs look like they will be the problem. Thanks | ||
| 12bolt  |
I put the lower pegs on my 12r and it was pretty simple. Pay attention to how you take the old ones of and install in the reverse order. You just have to push the spings into place. | ||
| Robxb  |
it was easy to do. just do one at a time and make sure the pin starts to line up with the spring as soon as you start to put it back together. it took me a few min to do the first one, but the second one I had done in under a minute. | ||
| Daves  |
I always put a piece of duct tape on the bracket that bolts to the frame where the spring rests. This will keep you from scratching in while pushing the spring into place. | ||
| Meanie |
Thanks guys, I guess it looks more difficult than it really is. Will give it a shot this weekend. | ||
| Jarhead |
The duct tape dave mentioned is an excellent idea. After I had the original pegs removed, I had a heck of a time getting them reinstalled. I just couldn't get the pin to line up with the bottom hole. A quick trip to the grinder and a little 45 degree bevel on the pins, and then it took me less than a minute per peg to reinstall. | ||
| Dcmortalcoil |
Get a round object a tad smaller than the diameter of the pin and insert it through from the opposite side. This will align the springs and four holes somewhat. Then insert the pin through the first two holes (this part should be easy) while taking out the round object from the other side. The round object will keep the other side aligned. You should be able to slide the pin all the way through the mounting hole on the opposite side of the peg. Now comes the hard part. With the pin extending into three of the four holes, you should be able to twist the foot peg into alignment and then push the pin in. Don't force the pin in too much. If you have to put a lot of force, it is not aligned. And you can also fiddle with the round object to aligning the last hole. | ||
| Charlieboy6649  |
Or you could do it the OCC way. BIGGER HAMMER! LOL! | ||
| Americanrice  |
I had a hard time doing mine as well. In the end I did stick something up through the bottom to keep the spring lined up. However, I didn't use duct tape and because of that I am the proud owner of some XB frame touch-up paint.  | ||
| Jpl9sx  |
Jeff, I see you received the pegs. (johnpl4) As far as installing I used a CO2 tube (small cylinder) to hold against the spring. Once you get the pin started then jiggle the pegs while pushing down. You can also fold back the peg for alignment if the bottom isn't lining up. | ||
| M1combat  |
I hope you used a "used" CO2 tube... | ||
| Pcmodeler  |
I did all 4 of mine today. Really easy to except I had a problem with one (the extended riders peg). Turned out the hole on the bottom wasn't quite large enough, so I had to take the grinder after it. Otherwise, I was surprised at how easy it was. Expected to have a problem doing the springs. I will say this, I can sure feel the difference those extended riders pegs make. The only drawback is that with the way your fit sits on it, the rear brake pedal could stand to be just a little bit longer. | ||
| Meanie |
Hey John, No I was hoping to have the pegs by the weekend since they were coming out of Ocala, but they didn't get here on friday. Maybe Monday. Who did you send them by? | ||
| Jpl9sx |
Sorry for the late reply, I've been on the road. Jeff, wife sent via UPS. Let me know if they still haven't arrived. M1, definitely a used C02 tube. |
