GT CNC Lower Pegs Silver

[Bgarceau]

I just received a set of these from Todd. I read the other posts on the topic of lowered pegs and decided to give it a go. Here is how this worked out on my '08 Sport 1200...

I found it very easy to actually do the replacement. I have a set of snap ring pliers which were useful when pulling the stud. The stock return springs fit right in place with the new pegs.

Once in place I had an immediate conflict with the side stand and left side peg. I have a lesser problem with the Norge center stand that the PO installed. I will address that later this week I think. Here's how I worked out the side stand issue.

The side stand contacts the lowered pegs. So in looking at the side stand itself I noticed that it makes contact with its frame at a place where there is enough metal (thick enough) for me to drill and tap a hole for a stainless 5mm hex head screw that I had. It's probably not useful to provide the screw specs, other than it is 4mm diameter (the screw shaft) which appears to be a good size to allow drilling/tapping in-line with the part of the side stand frame where the kick stand makes contact.

Here are some pictures that should provide better explanation. The final picture shows the resulting extra space now between the stowed kickstand and the new peg. Once I put the screw in place I had a bit too much clearance, so I removed it and ground the head down. There is now about a half inch.







The center stand definitely needs some work. The replacement silencer (which I bought from a friend, used) did not include the tab (as on the stock silencer) for the rubber pad on the center stand. So when the stand is up, it was contacting the pipe directly. I added a pipe clamp to act as a standoff until I can maybe fabricate something like the shelf-like thing welded to the stock silencer that the center stand bumper contacts.

Since the shifter was a little low with the stock pegs I don't feel a need to adjust for the new pegs. I felt the same about the brake lever so for the moment the setup is pretty good. I plan to put some significant miles on this coming week and will update this post if needed.

 

[Bgarceau]

The center stand definitely needs some work. With the replacement silencer (which I bought from a friend, used), you can see in the picture above that it did not include the tab for the rubber pad on the center stand, and so it contacts the pipe directly.

Since the shifter was a little low with the stock pegs I don't feel a need to adjust for the new pegs. I felt the same about the brake lever so for the moment the setup is pretty good.
I plan to put some significant miles on this coming week and will update this post if needed."

OK, back from an extended ride today. The lowered pegs provided even more relief from the prior cramped position, which of course was the reason I got them. The new seat and these pegs have been a huge improvement. Long ride - no more cramped leg issues. Nice.

The brake height is still right on.

However, the shifter is unfortunately just a little too high. When I got back I adjusted the shifter arm one place lower on the but this resulted in contact with the side stand when downshifting.

For now then I am just getting used to having the shifter a bit high. Todd advised me that I could also adjust the shifter height using the screw adjustments. I attempted to do this but could only get a wrench on the lower nut. It appears that mere mortals would need to remove the starter to get to both.

I may give that adjustment option another try this coming week.

 

[jbhotchkiss]

You could try the euro sidestand. I had the same problem upon lowering my pegs, and the euro sidestand (straight, not dogleg) solved the problem. Got mine from Moto International.

 

[Bgarceau]

You could try the euro sidestand. I had the same problem upon lowering my pegs, and the euro sidestand (straight, not dogleg) solved the problem. Got mine from Moto International.

Yes, that is an option that I am considering. Do you recall whether a different bracket or other parts are also needed for the strait side stand?

 

[GTM®]

https://www.guzzitech.com/forums/threads/euro-kick-stand-inquiry.4149/#post-30007

 

[Bgarceau]

https://www.guzzitech.com/forums/threads/euro-kick-stand-inquiry.4149/#post-30007

Thanks Todd. So within that post is info specifying that the 'Euro' side stand requires a different bracket. I doubt we'll see those '09 prices again.

 

[toma nova]

I like your solution with the hex screw - very clean.

I had similar interference with Goldwing pegs. I nipped the offending corner off the sidestand plate with a swazall and hit it with some black spray paint.

Now, if I could just keep my heel from resting on the centerstand arm (rubber bushing cut in half for cornering clearance).

 

[derylt]

I like your solution with the hex screw - very clean.

I had similar interference with Goldwing pegs. I nipped the offending corner off the sidestand plate with a swazall and hit it with some black spray paint.

Now, if I could just keep my heel from resting on the centerstand arm (rubber bushing cut in half for cornering clearance).

 

[Bgarceau]

The center stand definitely needs some work. The replacement silencer (which I bought from a friend, used) did not include the tab (as on the stock silencer) for the rubber pad on the center stand. So when the stand is up, it was contacting the pipe directly. I added a pipe clamp to act as a standoff until I can maybe fabricate something like the shelf-like thing welded to the stock silencer that the center stand bumper contacts.

I further investigated the center stand issue, where it was in almost constant contact with my heel when riding. I was able to readjust the position of the pipe clamp that I had earlier added, and that did the trick. The stand no longer or rarely touches my shoe.

So here's a few pictures showing the use of the leftover stock pipe spring and the repositioning of the clamp.





One concern I had right along was that whatever I put under there to solve this problem had to stay put. Having something fall off that gets delivered right to rear tire at speed, or with a passenger was not acceptable. All of this to me appears to be solidly in place.