Has anyone used these and if so, do they reduce vibrations??
GSA Footrest Rubbers
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Not that I noticed - but they do save the soles of your boots from being cut to pieces
Simon_h
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I just fitted mine at the weekend. Slight improvement in vibes but the biggest thing for me, is that I won't wear through on my trousers when at a standstill or backing out of the garage.
Thanks guys, sounds like an expensive upgrade for very little!
Mine came with the bike when I bought it. I found them too slippery in the winter so I have taken them off - may refit for the summer though as they were a little easier going on my boots.
Problem is ive got a teeny bit of austioarthiritis in my knee and I am trying to take a load of without changing bikes!
LBL
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I fitted mine about 1500 miles ago and for me is a big improvement with a lot less vibration, didnt suffer with my other two bikes but for some reason this one does, so rubber inserts and grip puppies have helped my hands and feet 
I fitted mine about 1500 miles ago and for me is a big improvement with a lot less vibration, didnt suffer with my other two bikes but for some reason this one does, so rubber inserts and grip puppies have helped my hands and feet
Thats what Im looking for, grip puppies were not bad for bars, just felt like drain pipes for the first couple of rides because of extra size!!!
snerkler
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I've not tried it myself but have you thought about trying gel insoles in your boots? Gel is supposed to reduce vibration. Not sure how much insoles would help, if at all, but maybe worth a shot for a quid?
Hmmm sounds good (read cheap!!) must go look for them!!
snerkler
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Yep cheap, but not as cheap as my first post suggested. Was supposed to say "few quid" not "quid"
Gel insoles are usually about £4-5 Simon_h
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the rubbers were £24 from my local stealers.
Did that include all plates n nuts?
Simon_h
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yes, 2 x s shaped plates and nuts.
Mine cost £13. F650 rubbers to fit over the serrated metal GSA pegs, if we're talking about the same parts.
Not sure why but here they cost more than twice as much!
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BMW-R1200GS-A...82?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item2561529e4e
Simon_h
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yep...the stealer told me they were F650 rubbers and that's how much they cost.
Not sure why but here they cost more than twice as much!
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BMW-R1200GS-A...82?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item2561529e4e
Noticed them, dearer than Motorworks and Bet Offer appears to be offers over what they are priced at!!! Refused every offer automatically!
PS The F650 rubbers are the same as standard GS pegs, GSA are twice as wide and need extra bits to hold em in place.
Simon_h
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well I've def got a GSA, they fit perfectly and am repeating what the parts guy told me.
snerkler
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Not sure why but here they cost more than twice as much!
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BMW-R1200GS-A...82?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item2561529e4e
They look much better than the ones I've seen. I've seen some that are pretty flat on the surface with ridges in. These ones look very grippy so assume they're much better in the wet?
Do these rubber footrests look like they add quite a bit of extra height to the footpeg, do they make any noticeable difference regarding leg postion and comfort, ie how much bend you have in your knees?
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