Fastway pegs - how do you remove the originals

[mac964]

Before I do my usual trick of wading in with a hammer and breaking something........ ( I am a DIY expert!) can any one point me in the direction of the right technique for removing the original footpegs.

Looking to install the Fast way pegs as I want a wider / Lower platform

Done a search but all I can find are compliments on the pegs and comments on how easy they are to fit..... so I am obviously a muppet!


cheers


Mac

 

[cordroy]

How do I remove original pegs

Have no fear it's really simple - must be, I managed to fit TT pegs in about 15 minutes

You'll need a 'normal' screwdriver with quite a small head to remove the lock washer that's underneath the peg on the end of what I'll call the pivot bolt (it's not a bolt as it's not threaded, but it'll do for now)

Make sure the washer doesn't spring off and get lost on the garage floor or driveway. I needed to re-use with the TT pegs

Once you've removed that the pivot bolt just pushes upwards and the footpegs then in your hand

I needed to reuse the OE spring for the TT pegs - so if you need to do the same for your new pegs just take a look at the spring fitment before you start and when dismantling take it slowly. I needed to trim the spring as well afetr fitting TT's - that was easy as well. Just snipped off the surplus piece and bent a new curve on the end of the spring

Just means that if I refit the OE pegs I'll have to acquire new springs

Fitting new pegs is just reverse of removal

If you're still nervous do one side at a time - that way if you get into trouble you can still look at the original

Good luck and I hope you like the Footways - I read a thread some while ago where someone went back to OE's because the flatness of the footways prevented his foot from pivoting on the peg. I have no problem with the TT's

 

[Wraithwrider]

Removing the original footpegs is indeed easier than an easy thing!

Using pliers/screwdriver remove spring clip from underside of pivot pin.

Lift pin out and it all falls apart.

Peter

 

[Wraithwrider]

SNAP!

I've got fastways and you don't need to use the original springs.

They're great pegs BTW.

The only hard bit I found was driving the tapered collars into the footrest. A vice is probably best if you have one. I used the supplied arbor and it was the wrong diameter. I had to ease out some slight burrs I created in the bore.

Any probs just ask.

Peter

 

[mac964]

thanks guys

done - as you say remarkably easy!

Mac

 

[mac964]

Having spent the rest of the weekend on the bike, I can heartedly endorse this mod - no real increase in vibrations and a huge platform to stand on.

I've installed them in the lower position and the extra half an inch of legroom makes a real difference in the comfort stake.


Mac

PS - Nice to meet a fellow UKGSer at the Hein Gericke store in Stockwell - apologies can't remember your user name!!:helmet

 

[bonjeroo]

Having spent the rest of the weekend on the bike, I can heartedly endorse this mod - no real increase in vibrations and a huge platform to stand on.

I've installed them in the lower position and the extra half an inch of legroom makes a real difference in the comfort stake.


Mac

PS - Nice to meet a fellow UKGSer at the Hein Gericke store in Stockwell - apologies can't remember your user name!!:helmet

It was me. Good to meet another UKGSer, and a Stockwell resident too...

Bonj

 

[mac964]

Bonjeroo - now why didn't I remember that!! o
Great to meet you too - will let you know if / when the great Alaska adventure gets going

Cheers

Mac