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Message started by pam on 03/09/16 at 11:51:28

Title: shifter peg replacement
Post by pam on 03/09/16 at 11:51:28

Hi due to my ankle bone being fused.... i have a small problem. I was wondering if anyone has ever replaced their shifter peg... i am going for the 3 3/4 long peg. the tap for it is 5/16-24 ...it seems like it will be ok...i hope so...as my bike is brand new and love the style of it...any help appreciated...Thanks Pam

Title: Re: shifter peg replacement
Post by KennyG on 03/09/16 at 12:49:05

Pam,

It sounds like you are trying to fit the shifter peg off of a Harley onto your S40.

I have Sportster Shift Pegs on almost every bike that I have ever owned and I know they are 5/16-24 threads. I have a tap and also a HeliCoil set for that size.

Where are you located?

It looks like you can grind off the steel peg from the shift lever and probably drill and tap and add the peg to the shift lever. If not you may have to get a welder to build up the shift lever or weld a nut on the end of the lever.

If you put your location on with your Avatar there may be someone nearby that can help you.

Kenny G

Title: Re: shifter peg replacement
Post by pam on 03/10/16 at 10:29:16

you are exactly right ..i am trying to use the Harley peg...just not sure of that tap if it is to big for vmy shifter shaft

Title: Re: shifter peg replacement
Post by pam on 03/10/16 at 10:38:17

here is a tracing of the shaft

Title: Re: shifter peg replacement
Post by pam on 03/10/16 at 10:39:18

another view

Title: Re: shifter peg replacement
Post by pam on 03/10/16 at 10:40:13

another view

Title: Re: shifter peg replacement
Post by pam on 03/10/16 at 10:43:36

using a caliper and the measurement is in milimeters

Title: Re: shifter peg replacement
Post by pam on 03/10/16 at 10:44:46

another view

Title: Re: shifter peg replacement
Post by pam on 03/10/16 at 10:45:45

another view
peg

Title: Re: shifter peg replacement
Post by pam on 03/10/16 at 10:46:28

tap size

Title: Re: shifter peg replacement
Post by pam on 03/10/16 at 10:48:30

I am located in nothern kentucy..about 15 mins from ..cinti ohio..... if anyone can help THANK YOU

Title: Re: shifter peg replacement
Post by Dave on 03/10/16 at 10:51:25

2839353B580 wrote:

I am located in nothern kentucy..about 15 mins from ..cinti ohio..... if anyone can help THANK YOU

Get outa' town! Me Too!

I am in the Alexandria/Silver Grove area......officially Camp Springs - but we aren't big enough to become "official".

Dave

Title: Re: shifter peg replacement
Post by Dave on 03/10/16 at 11:01:16

Instead of drilling/tapping for a Harley part.....what about removing the rubber piece, cutting the steel peg in half, welding in an extension under the rubber, then put two rubber covers (or a piece of rubber tubing) over the new extended peg? That way the chrome can be saved where it shows.

Title: Re: shifter peg replacement
Post by pam on 03/10/16 at 11:16:18

Hi Dave, yes my sister lives in Silver Grove and is a teacher at ..Highlands High school ....rode down through there many times along the river...

i will do that option next ...but i really like that peg so well... IT looks so nice on the bike on another forum for harleys

Title: Re: shifter peg replacement
Post by Dave on 03/10/16 at 11:43:21

If the rubber comes off the Harley peg..,....we could just move it over to the Suzuki once the peg is extended. (It will be hard to modify the shifter lever to accept a threaded shaft.....and keep the chrome intact and shiny.

Title: Re: shifter peg replacement
Post by Ed L. on 03/10/16 at 15:01:49

With the shifter lever off it's a good time to drill and install a grease zert in it.

Title: Re: shifter peg replacement
Post by pam on 03/11/16 at 00:09:30

what is a grease zert ...ED ???

Title: Re: shifter peg replacement
Post by Rodger on 03/11/16 at 05:24:14

A grease zert (or "zerk," as I've also seen) is a fitting that mates to a standard grease gun. This allows for quick lubricatio without dismantling a mechanical assembly (auto drive shaft U-joints, for example).