FXR - A little bit of bling [Archive]

Bert

10th January 2011, 20:10

I took a little punt and order in a set of rearsets for my FXR two stroke project (c/- a contact in China, cheap-ish). As I couldn't actually be fecked making another set.

And low and behold they actually fitted, pegs are about 25mm back at the furthermost setting (from standard). Master cylinder fits fine (the photo doesn't do it justice).
CNC'ed not cast, full bearings, rose joints, replaceable pegs and lever ends; look strong enough, but time will tell.

Will still need to convert them to folding & nylon to suit the Wellington crowd.

But I thought I'd share a struck of good luck, as it has been an ass to find anything that would fit the FXR mounts.

Anyone that are interested give me a yell, could sort out some kind a bulk discount.

hmurphy

10th January 2011, 21:05

Kendog

10th January 2011, 21:50

Ooooh, I could also be keen.

What does the other side look like?

Bert

10th January 2011, 22:09

I'm keen as hell. How hard do u reckon it would be to make the footpegs into folding footpegs with this rearset? I have been doing a bit of 'bling' work on my bucket and this is a top priority. How much?

They look frecken solid the main section is 12mm all bolts are M8s.
RE folding,Not sure how hard it is going to be; haven't sat down and though it through yet, but maybe we could have the discussion about folding and/or solid nylon.
$~230 landed (as a one off and USA exchange rate & import duty) + a couple of extra bolts required (they can't count apparently). come in silver, gold and bogan...

Ooooh, I could also be keen.
What does the other side look like?

Get it together tomorrow and take pics.
see first post.

hmurphy

10th January 2011, 22:11

OWIE!!! $230!? Hmm I miiiight have to pass then unless you can get them half price or less haha.

Bert

10th January 2011, 22:20

OWIE!!! $230!? Hmm I miiiight have to pass then unless you can get them half price or less haha.

that was the one off price, but i do see your point....price does relate to the size of the order though.

but compare to what's on trademe at the moment ~350-400. and/or the time spent buying all the bits and making them yourself the price isn't that bad.

But we will need to crash test them, before I'd waste anyone else money... Calling Kendog:innocent: my crash tester...

Kendog

10th January 2011, 22:21

I would suggest swapping to solid nylon. A few others have done that and it seems to work well.

Bert

10th January 2011, 22:26

I would suggest swapping to solid nylon. A few others have done that and it seems to work well.

I discussed that with some of you Welly fellows and got a blunt response re the kart track... Maybe we can discuss this some more in the weekend (I'll bring them down).

Its just as unlikely to cause flipping as the rest of the nylon crash protection on bikes.

Kendog

10th January 2011, 22:29

I discussed that with some of you Welly fellows and got a blunt response re the kart track... Maybe we can discuss this some more in the weekend (I'll bring them down).
Pretty sure there is no issue with solid nylon, but I could be wrong. I know two bikes set up like that. Perhaps causing the bike to flip would be the problem, not sure.
I look forward to seeing the bling in the flesh, I am sure that would help justify the price :yes:

F5 Dave

11th January 2011, 08:33

Bert

11th January 2011, 08:41

Folding vs nylon.

Well just be aware some kart tracks insist on bikes that use the track that they have folding. you might be excluded use if they are not & arguing at the time might not be a good course of action.

Last thing you would want is to be excluded after travelling. so one will build multiple options..
Looking at it today, it seems that a little lathe work and my old folding peg mounts will fit in to the peg holder. so off to my mates workshop and spend some quality time with the lathe.

F5 Dave

11th January 2011, 11:09

I think I had used Honda peg mounts which have a square section & just had to make a square tight fit into a hanger. I've always just used a 12mm section of ally plate bought as scrap & taken it to a mate with a bandsaw to rough it into shape. From there you can drill holes & clean it up or if you have access to a mill take some nice edges on it & maybe some weight out of it.

jasonu

11th January 2011, 13:33

From there you can drill holes & clean it up or if you have access to a mill take some nice edges on it & maybe some weight out of it.

Yes mate, get that 100kg FXR down to 99.95kg...
They look the nuts and for the $'s you would be hard pressed to get better but the crash test will prove their worth.

Bert

11th January 2011, 13:50

Yes mate, get that 100kg FXR down to 99.95kg...
They look the nuts and for the $'s you would be hard pressed to get better but the crash test will prove their worth.

100kg minus:
silly four stroke motor. (replaced with TZR)
stupidly heavy sub frame. (alloy subframe)
heavy steel swing arm. (modified DR200 alloy one)
and even more heavier wheels. (replaced)
maybe even tank. (custom tank of one of my older buckets)

it will be lighter than me... (which isn't that hard)

Kendog

11th January 2011, 18:23

100kg minus:
silly four stroke motor. (replaced with TZR)
stupidly heavy sub frame. (alloy subframe)
heavy steel swing arm. (modified DR200 alloy one)
and even more heavier wheels. (replaced)
maybe even tank. (custom tank of one of my older buckets)

it will be lighter than me... (which isn't that hard)

Sounds like you are creating an unfair advantage with a light FXR. But are you saying the rider balances that out :msn-wink:

all4A50s

13th January 2011, 18:43

all4A50s

13th January 2011, 18:47

If you do use fixed pegs on the adjustable rearsets I was advised to hacksaw the bolts securing them so they brake off in case of a crash.

Buckets4Me

13th January 2011, 20:43

If you do use fixed pegs on the adjustable rearsets I was advised to hacksaw the bolts securing them so they brake off in case of a crash.

folding v's braking foot pegs v's nylon

F5 Dave

14th January 2011, 08:42

Yeah, hacksaw'd bolts. . . too much & they will break while you are riding which is of course dangerous. Too little & they won't break at all.

How would you scrutineer a hidden bolt?

Again, some kart tracks have rules about folding pegs & they don't want to hear arguments. Their tracks, their rules.

kel

14th January 2011, 09:41

hacksaw the bolts securing them so they brake off in case of a crash.

Hacksawed bolts and parts that break when crashed, brilliant! Ive forwarded your post to HRC team boss, his reply as follows "all4A50s-son, thanking you for excellent suggestion, we shall visit Yamaha garage tonight"

Bert

14th January 2011, 10:57

If you do use fixed pegs on the adjustable rearsets I was advised to hacksaw the bolts securing them so they brake off in case of a crash.

WTF drugs are you on????
If you want share pin use share pins..

Yeah, hacksaw'd bolts. . . too much & they will break while you are riding which is of course dangerous. Too little & they won't break at all.

How would you scrutineer a hidden bolt?

Again, some kart tracks have rules about folding pegs & they don't want to hear arguments. Their tracks, their rules.

Folding pegs just about sorted, machined down the lever shaft (with an internal M8 bolt through the guts) and presto they fit in the peg clamp bracket on the rearsets.
now they are even the right way around; which made people laugh last Easter.....:facepalm:

Kendog

14th January 2011, 16:43

they are even the right way around; which made people laugh last Easter.....:facepalm:
And me very confused when I was putting them on my bike :blink:

all4A50s

14th January 2011, 18:09

Hacksawed bolts and parts that break when crashed, brilliant! Ive forwarded your post to HRC team boss, his reply as follows "all4A50s-son, thanking you for excellent suggestion, we shall visit Yamaha garage tonight"

WTF drugs are you on????
If you want share pin use share pins..

This advise I got was from a mechanic of some thirty years experience, who has worked on his share of very cool race machines.

For scrutineers I would always carry a replacement set to show them if required.

Expensive lesson for me last year.

Kendog

23rd January 2011, 11:02

I saw these last weekend, they are damn nice.
I am looking forward to crashing them :msn-wink:

Dutchee

25th April 2011, 19:56

What's happening about these. Just realised tonight that I forgot to ask when we were down there, as I like bling.

gav

25th April 2011, 20:26

Yeah, has the price come down yet? :innocent:

Bert

26th April 2011, 14:30

What's happening about these. Just realised tonight that I forgot to ask when we were down there, as I like bling.

Simple answer is nothing at the moment.
I've just looked on the suppliers website and the listed price has gone up (~$80 nzd):facepalm:.
I can email them and see what deal i can break (if I've got a few people keen on the old price; might be a little less with the high NZD) but this might be a dead duck now. Sorry.

But for those of you looking for something to fit; try a 2009 zx6r :innocent:

Dutchee

26th April 2011, 20:12

Simple answer is nothing at the moment.
I've just looked on the suppliers website and the listed price has gone up (~$80 nzd):facepalm:.
I can email them and see what deal i can break (if I've got a few people keen on the old price; might be a little less with the high NZD) but this might be a dead duck now. Sorry.

But for those of you looking for something to fit; try a 2009 zx6r :innocent:
Hmm, I thought there was a limit to 150cc 4 stroke and 100cc 2 stroke, but if you're saying I can ride a 600, I have to admit, I'll probably come last as it may be a bit big for the track :facepalm: