Footpeg relocation

[DgM]

The footpegs on my 1983 R65 were located pretty far forward - as on all our bikes - right under the cylinders, toasting my toes.  I rode most of the time on the balls of my feet, moving my feet to brake and shift.  I wanted the pegs moved back a bit while keeping a stock look.  I cannibalized some ebay footpegs and shift lever, had the brake lever shortened and without modifying the frame have moved the footpegs to under the swing arm pivot.  Cool toes, a bit more sporty riding position.  Have yet to get new peg rubbers...

[Justin B.]

Very nice solution to a chronic issue.  Did you just have to flip the pegs around or was cutting and welding involved?

[DgM]

Thanks.  Cutting, welding, drilling required - right peg threads were drilled out to allow original diameter bolt to pass through, smooth side counterbored same size as frame mount counterbore, pinched end of footpeg cut and welded at angle to locate peg rubber correctly, heavy duty external tab lock washer between peg mount, frame, lock washer and bolt through to inside of frame, 'barrel' inserted into frame counterbore, etching primer, rustoleum.  Left side shift mount, peg cut from mount, peg drilled out from inside, 10.8 bolt cut, welded INTO peg, circular serrated disc cut from mount, welded around bolt onto shift mount - peg fits into original frame mount.  Shift mechanism mounts on peg side, ball joint mounts on inside, etching primer, rustoleum, trim footpeg rubber to allow rotation of shifter, cut, thread longer shift rod, adjust angle of shift lever by rod length.  Will post pictures in a couple of days.

[bruce_launceston]

Great job, I'm looking forward to more technical detail and pictures. I have wanted to do this for many years and 'off the shelf' rearset kits were about AUD $500 so not an affordable option.

[DgM]

Below please find photos of footpeg modifications.  
Right peg is first, note counterbore to sink allen bolt (ala stock) as peg mounts outside frame, angle of blade at end of peg after cutting and welding, heavy duty lock washer to hold peg at angle.
Left peg and shifter mount has been trimmed from mount around factory peg retaining relationship betwixt shifter and peg.  Note serrated biscuit cut from original mount welded to backside of what is left, long hardened bolt welded into bored out footpeg.  Shifter mounts outside mount, ball swivel mounts inside, lessening angle to gearbox.  Both footpegs fit into non-modified frame.  Fun.

[steven m]

 Good job.  Looks like that's where the pegs should have been in the first place!  Sano.