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Message started by verslagen1 on 02/21/24 at 20:25:13

Title: Footpegs
Post by verslagen1 on 02/21/24 at 20:25:13

What kind do you like?

Title: Re: Footpegs
Post by Ruttly on 02/22/24 at 07:36:17

I feel like I’m gonna flip over backwards with forward controls , so no. A standard mid controls is my preference. Rear sets are good for certain bikes , I like that rear sets keep your body position in attack mode. Guess forward , comfy , mids not as comfy , rear sets not so comfy. Has to be mids or rear sets for me. No cruisers bikes in my stable

Title: Re: Footpegs
Post by verslagen1 on 02/22/24 at 08:51:08

I'm not talking about where, I wanna know what...

rat traps, oil ring, floor boards, round, etc.

Title: Re: Footpegs
Post by MMRanch on 02/22/24 at 18:25:10

I vote for "Floor-Boards" , "Heal/Toe Shifter" ! :)

and

A Comfortable Seat !! ;) ;)

My rear ain't as ruff as it used to be ! ;D

I'm still looking for my Floor Boards

Title: Re: Footpegs
Post by MMRanch on 02/24/24 at 07:13:45

Hay Versey

Are you getting that 550 Honda geared up ?
or
What ya working on ? :-?

https://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/model/Honda/honda_cb550k_77.html

I had the 500 version for a few years and it was a wonderful bike with enough power but not too much.

You know , I'll register it in Tn. for ya if I can. Does it crank up on command ?
I like the idea of two valves per cylinder and it's about the same HP as my newer 650cc even with the old Tec. I remember the fuel millage being in the high 50's too.

Title: Re: Footpegs
Post by zevenenergie on 02/24/24 at 08:47:49

I had that exakt model, :)

http://https://i.imgur.com/BFqbWnet.png

I toured France with it for 2 months when I was 22. A really nice bike to tour on. And very reliable.

At the end of my holiday we were in Paris and it started to rain heavily, so we drove home at full speed in one go, which was about 350 miles. No problem at all.

It has a cover on the bottom of the engine so that you can easily access your gears without having to take the engine apart. (When I bought it it had difficulty shifting)

Later I bought the cb750 which had way more power.
Unfortunately It was stolen when I was in Amsterdam for a day.

Title: Re: Footpegs
Post by verslagen1 on 02/24/24 at 11:17:20

150715070A19161B10580 wrote:

Hay Versey

Are you getting that 550 Honda geared up ?
or
What ya working on ? :-?

I had the 500 version for a few years and it was a wonderful bike with enough power but not too much.

You know , I'll register it in Tn. for ya if I can. Does it crank up on command ?
I like the idea of two valves per cylinder and it's about the same HP as my newer 650cc even with the old Tec. I remember the fuel millage being in the high 50's too.

I have the 71 500f and I need to get back to it... soon.

A friend asked me about pegs so I started looking and thinking about adding to my catalog.

I saw these and thought they would be easily adapted to the savage.

Title: Re: Footpegs
Post by MMRanch on 02/24/24 at 14:43:06

Those treaded holes to hold the pegs make them look expensive ?
.......................

All I could find in 71 was the "K" model , but it's perty ! :)

https://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/model/Honda/honda_cb500_four_71.html

I really like that front fender ... and the back one too ! ;) They match my hair ! :) :)
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Hay Versey

Restored to working order are those bike worh much ?
I'm thinking back to the W650 I found in a shed a couple years ago. I made a few hundred bucks on it after getting to ride it for a year or two. It was fun putting it into shape again too . :)

Title: Re: Footpegs
Post by verslagen1 on 02/24/24 at 18:47:24

not cheap but not super expensive, but wait there's more...

the 71 all stock sell quite well at least more than I've put into it.

Title: Re: Footpegs
Post by Dave on 02/25/24 at 13:38:38

My Sherco trials motorcycle had footpegs with those hardened cleats on top.

It did not have a seat and you had to stand up while riding - and you absolutely "had" to put on your tall boots to ride it.

If you slipped off the peg and your shin hit the top of the peg - it would shave the meat right off the bone!

Title: Re: Footpegs
Post by verslagen1 on 02/25/24 at 17:52:10

Ah cmon dave... it's only skin.

Title: Re: Footpegs
Post by LANCER on 02/25/24 at 18:22:19

I’m pretty fond of my skin.
Besides, it puts up quite the fuss when it’s seperated from from my other body parts.

Title: Re: Footpegs
Post by MMRanch on 02/25/24 at 19:38:39

quite the fuss

;D

..........

Its best to always get along with all that SKIN and STUFF !

...........

Dave that Sherpa 250 was a fine looking bike ! I'd want a pair of those pegs on one of them if a (low-used) one was available . I sold the DR200 because it had a rattle I didn't like , but I still would like to have a similar machine to play on. :)
Am I the only one who has given a glance at the Honda 150 Dual Sport or the Hawk ? :-?

https://powersports.honda.com/motorcycle/dual-sport/xr150l

https://www.amazon.com/X-Pro-Version-Motorcycle-Enduro-Street/dp/B088SZB41X/ref=asc_df_B088SZB41X&mcid=903de6653d9e34d681fb8c4b2301916f?tag=bingshoppinga-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=79989661081739&hvnetw=o&hvqmt=e&hvbmt=be&hvdev=c&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=&hvtargid=pla-4583589125323342&th=1

Title: Re: Footpegs
Post by Ruttly on 02/26/24 at 02:38:44

My trials bike has a double width that I made 2 pegs from 4 stock pegs and yes high boots. Tracker & Harley have aluminum pegs. I much prefer a stock rubber foot pegs , less vibration and good grip. Never rode a bike with running boards , that would be different. Stock rubbery pegs suit me just fine !