Eddieb's DR build thread.

[Eddieb]

The PM I sent on the 20th of Feb had the link to it.

Du'oh! how thick does it need to be and what metal?

[NordieBoy]

Du'oh! how thick does it need to be and what metal?

Mine are 10mm galv steel that was lying in the scrap bin at the engineering place.

[K slider]

Eddie I have a realy nice Accerbis twin headlight unit the I bought for the Dakar that would look great on your DR, its called a cyclops.

[NordieBoy]

I never understood why they called a twin headlight the Cyclops...

[Eddieb]

Eddie I have a realy nice Accerbis twin headlight unit the I bought for the Dakar that would look great on your DR, its called a cyclops.

I might have to Google that and have a look.

[K slider]

I think it is because of the projecter beam.

[Eddieb]

http://www.motorradgarage.com.au/cat...roducts_id=827

Motoradgarage.com.au have DR250/350/650/DRZ250 Mark 2 Pivot Pegz on special at the moment, $154Aus down from $220Aus. I haven't seen these much less than about $300NZ here, an add on Trade Me quotes $320 as the NZ retail price.

I think I'll be placing an order tonight.

[Eddieb]

Hey Nordie

Did you find that PDF of the footpeg lowering brackets design?

I don't suppose you've got similiar for the rear pegs?

[marks]

http://www.motorradgarage.com.au/cat...roducts_id=827

Motoradgarage.com.au have DR250/350/650/DRZ250 Mark 2 Pivot Pegz on special at the moment, $154Aus down from $220Aus. I haven't seen these much less than about $300NZ here, an add on Trade Me quotes $320 as the NZ retail price.

I think I'll be placing an order tonight.

the mark3 pivot pegs I just brought off ebay(http://www.advdesigns.com) were NZ $242 landed

[Trials Rider]

If you are looking for DR650 drop brackets for the rear of your bike check out
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...x?id=359547194

Email me direct paul@delis.co.nz $70.00 off tardme

[bart]

Wots the point of pivot pegs?

Seriously, I can see the point of most mods, like big tanks, silly looking screens, etc, but why pay that kind of money for pegs that rotate? I don't get it.

[Trials Rider]

They allow you to rip the skin off your legs at any angle with precision.

Serious though they give better holding to your boot soles as the pressure remains even and the same regardless of whether you are leaning back or shagging the tank

[NordieBoy]

Wots the point of pivot pegs?

Seriously, I can see the point of most mods, like big tanks, silly looking screens, etc, but why pay that kind of money for pegs that rotate? I don't get it.

They're like a pumper carb on a dr.
Pointless until you try one.

Even Padmei's homemade ones worked well.

[marks]

Wots the point of pivot pegs?

Seriously, I can see the point of most mods, like big tanks, silly looking screens, etc, but why pay that kind of money for pegs that rotate? I don't get it.

greater comfort because your foot is always flat on the peg, easier use of brake and gear levers as the pegs tilt with your boot. standing is less tiring as your feet are supported over a wider base (energy conservation is important to us with grey hair)

I've only had them on for one ride (1500km or so) but I'm very pleased with them.

if you've ever used spd's on a push bike - its a bit like that

[Box'a'bits]

Wots the point of pivot pegs?

Seriously, I can see the point of most mods, like big tanks, silly looking screens, etc, but why pay that kind of money for pegs that rotate? I don't get it.

What MarkS said

Next time we ride together look at the BMW pegs. They're design to keep podiatrists in business. Seriously not designed for standing any length of time. Narrow & small. I'm replacing them with Pivot Pegs or Fastways as soon as I have spare pesos. They also have the advantage of dropping the pegs a little as well.

The Mk III are wider again than the Mk IIs