Satan666
Member
What are R1 and R6 passenger pegs good for? FZ1 and FZ8 highway pegs!
In 2008 I made these puppies for my FZ1 after a few stints on Highway 101 in San Luis Obispo County. See GENII Highway Pegs - R1 Conversion - FZ1OA Message Board for the original story. If you ride over 45 minutes straight, at interstate speeds, you know what I am talking about.
The pegs allow a different seating position. It relieves the 'kneesles' somewhat. No, it does not make the FZ into an FJ, but it does give you a break. It is a lot better than trying to hang the knees over frame sliders!
The R1/R6 passenger pegs compliment the design and style of the FZ. When they are folded, the black painted pegs can hardly be seen! They blend right in to the visual 'noise' of the engine.
The pegs attach to the 'vestigial' front engine mount bosses on the crankcase. I center drill the Grade 10 flange bolts to bend or fracture during a 'grounding event'. In some cases, the pegs have acted as sliders, saving some replacement of other more expensive parts.
Initially, making the kit was quite labor intensive. It also required the purchase of used passenger peg sets at a reasonable price. Intermittently, I had to use a wait list. Since then, I have made a few changes which now allow for a more reliable production. I am trying to keep the $$$ midway between a cheap set and quality set of handlebar levers.
PM for details if you are interested.
In 2008 I made these puppies for my FZ1 after a few stints on Highway 101 in San Luis Obispo County. See GENII Highway Pegs - R1 Conversion - FZ1OA Message Board for the original story. If you ride over 45 minutes straight, at interstate speeds, you know what I am talking about.
The pegs allow a different seating position. It relieves the 'kneesles' somewhat. No, it does not make the FZ into an FJ, but it does give you a break. It is a lot better than trying to hang the knees over frame sliders!
The R1/R6 passenger pegs compliment the design and style of the FZ. When they are folded, the black painted pegs can hardly be seen! They blend right in to the visual 'noise' of the engine.
The pegs attach to the 'vestigial' front engine mount bosses on the crankcase. I center drill the Grade 10 flange bolts to bend or fracture during a 'grounding event'. In some cases, the pegs have acted as sliders, saving some replacement of other more expensive parts.
Initially, making the kit was quite labor intensive. It also required the purchase of used passenger peg sets at a reasonable price. Intermittently, I had to use a wait list. Since then, I have made a few changes which now allow for a more reliable production. I am trying to keep the $$$ midway between a cheap set and quality set of handlebar levers.
PM for details if you are interested.