WTF did you do to your bike?

[jetmechmarty]

Don't know about the side cover thing but the peg brackets won't interchange. I tried it on the SF I had and the bolt holes don't line up. The standard frame is slightly longer and right there is where the extra length is.

That's interesting. Thanks. How about interchange between a Special and a Sport? Anyone here tried that? Although I can already see the Sport bracket retains the higher foot rest position, just back a bit.

[Schming]

That's interesting. Thanks. How about interchange between a Special and a Sport? Anyone here tried that? Although I can already see the Sport bracket retains the higher foot rest position, just back a bit.

Hi Marty,

The US Specials and Venturer footrest brackets are the same as the Euro Sport 5K7, only difference is the SF's are plain without the decorative groove and, of course, the finish.

The 5K7 Sport footrests are different than the 2H9 Euro Standard as they are more rearset.

I'll be doing a well documented Euro conversion on my SF that will show how the Sport parts fit, starting a thread, in about a month or so.

[jetmechmarty]

Schming,

I look forward to following that. The reason I brought this up is because I recently rode an E. The pegs are lower than on my Special. At least, they sure feel lower. The seat might be up just a bit as well.

[BA80]

Hi Marty,

only difference is the SF's are plain without the decorative groove and, of course, the finish.

The SG doesn't have the "bug" either. As far as I know the only XS's that do are the H's and the SH's.

[Schming]

The SG doesn't have the "bug" either. As far as I know the only XS's that do are the H's and the SH's.

Oops Yes you are correct Greg, and may I add the LH to the list.

http://i946.photobucket.com/albums/ad305/mack-055/2.jpg

Thanxs mack

[BA80]

Oops Yes you are correct Greg, and may I add the LH to the list.

http://i946.photobucket.com/albums/ad305/mack-055/2.jpg

Thanxs mack

Ha ha ha....yes....you may.

[Schming]

Schming,

I look forward to following that. The reason I brought this up is because I recently rode an E. The pegs are lower than on my Special. At least, they sure feel lower. The seat might be up just a bit as well.

Stock Seat Height:

XS 1100E - 32.3"

XS 1100 SG - 31.4"

Also the E's seat is wider

I guess the difference in the rear wheel size will affect seat height, but I think the seat pans are different heights also.

[jetmechmarty]

Stock Seat Height:

XS 1100E - 32.3"

XS 1100 SG - 31.4"

Also the E's seat is wider

I guess the difference in the rear wheel size will affect seat height, but I think the seat pans are different heights also.

From the seat of my pants, to the sole of my shoe, and looking at the difference in appearance of the brackets, I'm convinced the Special foot rests are farther from the ground than the standard, and thus, closer to the seat. I'm sure the seat is lower as well.

[crazy steve]

The front footpeg brackets are all the same for the north America market XS/XJ bikes other than finish, and mount in the same place....

http://www.xs11.com/forum/showthread.php?t=37191

[jetmechmarty]

The front footpeg brackets are all the same for the north America market XS/XJ bikes other than finish, and mount in the same place....

http://www.xs11.com/forum/showthread.php?t=37191

Steve,
I know better than to doubt you. I was driven to my belief of lower standard foot position by the shape of the brackets.

E brackets


SF brackets

[jetmechmarty]

Hey, Ben!

I just read this and it gave me a good chuckle.

Da Vinci said, “Take this screw helicopter and shove it up your ass, you self-inflated prick.” The only thing this guy created was a ****tier version of a motorcycle. Or at least the signature on the check to pay for it. All you aspiring artists, please stick to expressing yourself with papier mâché or charcoal or Tumblr soliloquies or whatever. Motorcycles are not blank canvasses on which to ejaculate your self-importance. If you really like motorcycles, get one, make it run properly and go out and ride it. Not every single thing in the world has to be a rolling ego exhibit.

I found it on here: BULL**** HIPSTER BIKE VIDEOS

[BA80]

Yup.........ha ha ha ha ha Randy!

[madmax-im]

Thats an interestiong POV...I couldnt find where on that site you found the quote...kinda goes along my line of thought too...

[jetmechmarty]

Thats an interestiong POV...I couldnt find where on that site you found the quote...kinda goes along my line of thought too...

Here you go, Ben! LET’S PLAY “GUESS WHAT THEY’RE TRYING TO SELL ME”

[madmax-im]

Sorry I must be thick but theres no reference there to what Davinci said and I am assuming you mean our illustrious Randy...