What's involved in lowering foot pegs?

[FJRider]

Say I have a bike that I really like, fits my wants in every way except that the foot pegs feel high for me, so my legs are bent too much for my liking/comfort.

I could raise my seat (pad it to make it thicker/higher) but what's involved in lowering the foot pegs? Is it a mechanical impossibility? A financial black hole?

Anyone had experience doing this? Care to share? Specifically to list out what needs to be done to what...

Thanks.

Try a nice THICK sheepskin ... it may supprise you ...

[ducatilover]

Maybe but I think I am happy enough to be a commuter, so a 250cc will serve me well enough, even if I have the 6F. Family obligations prevent me from touring anyway in the near to medium future...

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A Zeal is not the answer then. They're not a super long lasting engine, they're not very torquey at all, like you want in a commuter. They need to be revved.
You might enjoy commuting on a VT250 Spada or VT250 more as they don't need all the revs.
The Zeal isn't exceptionally good on gas either being a small 4cyl, my 600 will be as good/better on gas.
I'd recommend a step to a Suzuki GSF400 Bandit, SV400, RF400. Honda CB250 Hornet, CB400. Kawasaki ZZR400 or something similar.

The Scorpio is theoretically a better commuter than the Zeal, lower maintenance and less petrol usage.

Try a VT250 Spada for size, it's better for commuting than the 4 cyl bikes and mine returned 4L/100km over 130,000km of my bad riding.

[nzspokes]

The Scorpio is theoretically a better commuter than the Zeal, lower maintenance and less petrol usage.

I did a 1000k ride in a group on the weekend, 2 of the bikes were Scorpios and they went great.

[ducatilover]

I did a 1000k ride in a group on the weekend, 2 of the bikes were Scorpios and they went great.

They go surprisingly well. Much better than a GN250 to ride too.

[tigertim20]

Why do you two think that current 250cc (and under) bikes will suddenly change downwards in price because of LAMs? A sudden price drop would indicate a change in consumer demand, and just because there are suddenly bigger engined bikes - of similar power - doesn't explain it to me.

the options open up. look at all the people on 250s cos the law says they have to, that complain about size issues, lack of power for longer highway commuting, or lack of options when it comes to a larger person. Of course, even with lams, plenty of people will still opt for the 250's. but those people in my opinion will be the minority. there will be shitloads of 250's sitting around, and the only way to sell them will be to drop the price far enough that its worth it to save the coin over a bigger bike.

I did a 1000k ride in a group on the weekend, 2 of the bikes were Scorpios and they went great.

Im sure they did, but come the time those people try a bigger bike, they'll more than likely find that while the scorpio was a good 250(ish) cc bike, when compared to something bigger, its awfull.
Great in their own right, but fall down when in comparison

[tigertim20]

forgot to add, look into what aftermarket adjustable rearsets will bolt directly onto your bike would probably be the best bet

[nzspokes]

the options open up. look at all the people on 250s cos the law says they have to, that complain about size issues, lack of power for longer highway commuting, or lack of options when it comes to a larger person. Of course, even with lams, plenty of people will still opt for the 250's. but those people in my opinion will be the minority. there will be shitloads of 250's sitting around, and the only way to sell them will be to drop the price far enough that its worth it to save the coin over a bigger bike.


Im sure they did, but come the time those people try a bigger bike, they'll more than likely find that while the scorpio was a good 250(ish) cc bike, when compared to something bigger, its awfull.
Great in their own right, but fall down when in comparison

I never said Scorpios were the best ever, but a real good starter bike. I agree that the value of 250s will drop. Really would you buy a 250 when you could have a 500/600? I would jump in a second if allowed. I know of an old XJ600 that I would love.

Im happy in the fact that I doubt I will loose much if any when time comes to sell, Owes me about 1k and I reckon a motorbike with wof and reg should be worth about that.

[p.dath]

the options open up. look at all the people on 250s cos the law says they have to, that complain about size issues, lack of power for longer highway commuting, or lack of options when it comes to a larger person. Of course, even with lams, plenty of people will still opt for the 250's. but those people in my opinion will be the minority. there will be shitloads of 250's sitting around, and the only way to sell them will be to drop the price far enough that its worth it to save the coin over a bigger bike.

Well, the additional bikes wont be any more "powerful". They all have the same 150kw/tonne restriction. And some current 250cc and under bikes wont be allowed for learners any more (already too powerful). LAMS just levels the playing field to restricting learners to comparable bikes.

Yes, they can get a bigger bike, but if the bike has a heavier frame the engine will have to have less power output, to still meet the same 150 kw/tonne restriction. Or shall I say, a gutless 400.

So I don't see LAMs presenting that many different options. But yes, it does effectively allow some larger less powerful bikes.

[Tigadee]

Try a nice THICK sheepskin ... it may supprise you ...

Thanks, but thinking of the time and energy it'll take me to tie down the sheep on my seat after the struggles, plus riding down the motorway with an automatic bleater "Baa-baaaaa" all the way to work would make that idea a bit hard to implement. I might get fined for littering the motorway with sheep pellets too.

[ducatilover]

Well, the additional bikes wont be any more "powerful". They all have the same 150kw/tonne restriction. And some current 250cc and under bikes wont be allowed for learners any more (already too powerful). LAMS just levels the playing field to restricting learners to comparable bikes.

Yes, they can get a bigger bike, but if the bike has a heavier frame the engine will have to have less power output, to still meet the same 150 kw/tonne restriction. Or shall I say, a gutless 400.

So I don't see LAMs presenting that many different options. But yes, it does effectively allow some larger less powerful bikes.

More torque, less revs = easier to ride and learner friendly.
A CB400 is better to ride and learn on than a 250cc 4cyl.
A GT650R is better yet.
More torque = win.

[Latte]

More torque, less revs = easier to ride and learner friendly.
A CB400 is better to ride and learn on than a 250cc 4cyl.
A GT650R is better yet.
More torque = win.

Yep Torque spread vs peak HP.

Also everyone young male learns everything there is to riding within about a week, and is ready to step up to a litre bike straight away. When you add that to CC rating being directly related to how fast it is (weight and engine configuration make no difference) then of course the larger capacity bikes will be in more demand.

Seriously I wonder what the market for sub 250cc bikes is like for existing LAMS states in Oz ? Will be a good indicator how it will be for us compared to now.

[ducatilover]

Yep Torque spread vs peak HP.

Also everyone young male learns everything there is to riding within about a week, and is ready to step up to a litre bike straight away. When you add that to CC rating being directly related to how fast it is (weight and engine configuration make no difference) then of course the larger capacity bikes will be in more demand.

This is true, I wish my 600cc thing was as fast as an ER6f, cos the ER6f has a scooter more power and stuff.

It all comes down to what the wombles want.

[LankyBastard]

Yep Torque spread vs peak HP.

Also everyone young male learns everything there is to riding within about a week, and is ready to step up to a litre bike straight away. When you add that to CC rating being directly related to how fast it is (weight and engine configuration make no difference) then of course the larger capacity bikes will be in more demand.

Seriously I wonder what the market for sub 250cc bikes is like for existing LAMS states in Oz ? Will be a good indicator how it will be for us compared to now.

You find in all the OZ bike mags that both the Ninja 250 and Hyo 250 claim to be the best selling bike. So that says something!

[nzspokes]

You find in all the OZ bike mags that both the Ninja 250 and Hyo 250 claim to be the best selling bike. So that says something!

That they are a lot cheaper than they are here?

[ducatilover]

You find in all the OZ bike mags that both the Ninja 250 and Hyo 250 claim to be the best selling bike. So that says something!

That at least one of them is lying?