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d3adrock Full Member Offline Posts: 111	New Shifter Peg Replace 02/24/20 at 07:20:24 Hi, the rubber on my shifter peg has fallen off. The peg doesnt seem to unscew. Does anyone know where or if I can replace the rubber, or a method to replace the peg? Thanks!
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verslagen1 YaBB Moderator ModSquad Offline Where there's a will, I want to be in it. Posts: 28890 L.A. California Gender:	Re: New Shifter Peg Replace Reply #1 - 02/24/20 at 07:26:44 Just buy a new rubber and push it on.
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stewmills Serious Thumper Offline Imagination is more important than knowledge Posts: 2641 Auburn, AL Gender:	Re: New Shifter Peg Replace Reply #2 - 02/24/20 at 07:30:53 LOTS of electrical tape or properly sized piece of rubber fuel hose lubed up and pushed on They sell them new on fleabay. It seems most are made in China on account of the volume of scooters there.
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batman Serious Thumper Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 3806 osceola new york Gender:	Re: New Shifter Peg Replace Reply #3 - 02/24/20 at 12:08:29 Dealer GEAR SHIFTING Rubber /Cover -(depends on year) stock #( same every year) 25525-20C00 $3.81
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d3adrock Full Member Offline Posts: 111	Re: New Shifter Peg Replace Reply #4 - 02/24/20 at 12:54:31 Thanks! Ordered a new one. I wish suzuki made it so you could unscrew them. Anyone know of any upgrades to prevent my boots from getting scuffed?
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justin_o_guy2 Serious Thumper Offline What happened? Posts: 55279 East Texas, 1/2 dallas/la.	Re: New Shifter Peg Replace Reply #5 - 02/24/20 at 19:27:14 Always scuffs my boots My flip flops Notsomuch If you care About the slightly darkened depression on your left boot, you're wearing prissy boots. Red Wings..
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d3adrock Full Member Offline Posts: 111	Re: New Shifter Peg Replace Reply #6 - 02/24/20 at 19:38:58 Im partial to corcorans or chippewa myself. It's not about the scuff so much as it is about being afraid it will wear through eventually. But it hassnt happened yet. The other thing is I wouldnt mind having a bit larger surface to really slam into gear.
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justin_o_guy2 Serious Thumper Offline What happened? Posts: 55279 East Texas, 1/2 dallas/la.	Re: New Shifter Peg Replace Reply #7 - 02/24/20 at 19:44:25 Easy Take your boot to a shop Have a bit of leather put on up top.. But I've never heard of one wearing through.. Doesn't take Power to shift up Properly timed Quick lifts
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ohiomoto Serious Thumper Online SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 2778	Re: New Shifter Peg Replace Reply #8 - 02/24/20 at 19:46:25 But it does take a bit of skill to hit the straps on my flip flop just right.
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stewmills Serious Thumper Offline Imagination is more important than knowledge Posts: 2641 Auburn, AL Gender:	Re: New Shifter Peg Replace Reply #9 - 02/24/20 at 20:09:29 d3adrock wrote on 02/24/20 at 12:54:31: Thanks! Ordered a new one. I wish suzuki made it so you could unscrew them. Anyone know of any upgrades to prevent my boots from getting scuffed? The ones off fleabay are usually softer foam rubber, but they probably wear out faster. You can probably buy 10 year's worth for $3.
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Re: New Shifter Peg Replace
Reply #10 - 02/24/20 at 20:35:34

d3adrock. You don't slam or stomp on the shifter ! It will just end up bending the rod between the pedal and the short shift arm going into the tranny , after that the rod will flex and you wont be able to hit all the gears because of the limited travel. Just apply a steady pressure to the lever and when the transmission shafts reach the same speed you'll feel the lever gently pop into the next gear. Ruff treatment is a NO NO.
Avoid shifting into neutral at stops, the tranny shafts have to be turning to allow the gears to mesh. At stops leave the bike in first gear and hold the clutch in until you're ready to proceed.

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Reply #11 - 02/24/20 at 21:20:32

Thanks for the advice! As a new rider I can use all the advice I can get. Would it be possible to replace the rod with something sturdier?

About neutral at stops. I usually do that out of habit, except when i have to use both my hands, like to scratch my nose or take off my gloves ect. But just out of curiousity, why is it better? This is news to me. Thanks!

PS thanks everyone for your responses, everyone has been so helpful on this forum.

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verslagen1 YaBB Moderator ModSquad Offline Where there's a will, I want to be in it. Posts: 28890 L.A. California Gender:	Re: New Shifter Peg Replace Reply #12 - 02/24/20 at 22:04:36 it's better not to stomp on it, cause if you don't bend the rod, you bust something inside.
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Re: New Shifter Peg Replace
Reply #13 - 02/25/20 at 07:55:51

d3adrock wrote on 02/24/20 at 21:20:32:

About neutral at stops. I usually do that out of habit, except when i have to use both my hands, like to scratch my nose or take off my gloves ect. But just out of curiousity, why is it better? This is news to me.

In 1st gear you can quickly drive away if danger is headed towards you, or you see a car in the rearview that may be about to rear-end you. ALWAYS have an escape plan, whether in moving traffic or at a stop. Treat every intersection as if someone is speeding through a red light (ALWAYS slow down and look both ways), treat every car as if they are about to pull out in front of you (they will even stare you in the eyes and still pull out), treat every driveway or parking lot entrance as if someone is about to pull out, and don't wear music in your ears. Hearing danger rolling up on you can save your life!

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d3adrock Full Member Offline Posts: 111	Re: New Shifter Peg Replace Reply #14 - 02/25/20 at 08:00:07 Thanks for the safety advice, will do. Living in the middle of chicago ive learned a thing or two about the tendencies of car drivers. I was asking more so mechanically why is it better?
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