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  • Tmycal
    XSive
    • Feb 2014
    • 17
    • Los Angeles, CA.

    #1

    Foot Peg Rubber upgrade

    I've searched the forums and really haven't run into any threads regarding
    new rubber for the standard foot pegs. Rear passenger pegs would be easy to replace all together, however as you all know the front ones, not so simple.

    Have any of you gotten creative with your foot peg replacement rubber?

    FYI, the bike I picked up was sitting in partial shade in the California Desert for a few years, so yes the rubber is shot and an eye sore on a bike I've put so much time, effort and cash into.

    Any ideas would be more than welcome. Thanks!
    80 G
  • James England
    XS-XJ Super Guru
    • Oct 2010
    • 3039
    • North of England

    #2
    Originally posted by Tmycal
    I've searched the forums and really haven't run into any threads regarding
    new rubber for the standard foot pegs. Rear passenger pegs would be easy to replace all together, however as you all know the front ones, not so simple.

    Have any of you gotten creative with your foot peg replacement rubber?

    FYI, the bike I picked up was sitting in partial shade in the California Desert for a few years, so yes the rubber is shot and an eye sore on a bike I've put so much time, effort and cash into.

    Any ideas would be more than welcome. Thanks!
    I have 2 pairs of NOS standard rubbers available..... Just PM me for details
    Last edited by James England; 05-21-2014, 09:06 AM.
    XS1100F 1980 European model. Standard. Dyna coils. Iridium plugs. XS750 final drive (sometimes). Micron fork brace. Progressive front springs. Geezer regulator/rectifier. Stainless 4 into 2 exhaust. Auto CCT (Venturer 1300) SOLD. New project now on the go. 1980 European model.

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    • Tmycal
      XSive
      • Feb 2014
      • 17
      • Los Angeles, CA.

      #3
      Here is my bike . . . sure I'm sure I'll get critiqued on it, but I bought the bike (born a Venturer) with the idea of customizing it to my liking and I love it. Sorry to all you purists who are cringing. . .. pat your selves on the back, one less survivor, up go the values of your bikes :-)

      [IMG][/IMG]
      80 G

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      • Yahman
        XSive Maximus
        • Mar 2008
        • 779
        • Salem, OR

        #4
        Welcome, nice looking bike.

        Ride safe,
        Larry
        Inventor of the YICS Eliminator. Want one? Get it here.
        http://www.xs11.com/forum/showthread...399#post183399

        If you're not riding, you're not living!
        82 XJ1100
        80 XS1100G (Project bike)
        64 Yamaha YA-6
        77 Suzuki TS-185

        79 XS1100SF Built this one for a friend.
        See it here... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cBYT4C9_6Ac

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        • Tmycal
          XSive
          • Feb 2014
          • 17
          • Los Angeles, CA.

          #5
          Originally posted by James England
          I have 2 pairs of NOS standard rubbers available..... Just PM me for details
          Thank you for the response. You're way out in England! I may be PMing you in the near future depending on how desperate I get. I was really looking for an upgrade, something different than OEM. If I don't find another solution, I'll hit you up.

          Thanks Again.
          80 G

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          • jetmechmarty
            Master of XSology
            • Nov 2003
            • 7764
            • Coldwater, Mississippi

            #6
            The later G & H covers have been discontinued. I'm not certain if James has the wide flat covers you seek.

            Here is and option for you: SCOOTWORKS FOOTPEG ADAPTERS- YAMAHA XS SERIES



            Another option would be to install pegs off of a '78 or '79 XS1100. Those covers are available OEM and aftermarket. I am not sure if they are direct fit to the G pegs or not.
            Marty (in Mississippi)
            XS1100SG
            XS650SK
            XS650SH
            XS650G
            XS6502F
            XS650E

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            • Tmycal
              XSive
              • Feb 2014
              • 17
              • Los Angeles, CA.

              #7
              Originally posted by Yahman
              Welcome, nice looking bike.

              Ride safe,
              Larry
              Thanks! I see on your sig you have a 80 standard project bike. I'm curious, what are you doing with it?
              80 G

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              • Tmycal
                XSive
                • Feb 2014
                • 17
                • Los Angeles, CA.

                #8
                Sweet, that option would set me free! I'm going to do more digging to make sure it'll work with my set up.

                Thank You!

                Originally posted by jetmechmarty
                The later G & H covers have been discontinued. I'm not certain if James has the wide flat covers you seek.

                Here is and option for you: SCOOTWORKS FOOTPEG ADAPTERS- YAMAHA XS SERIES



                Another option would be to install pegs off of a '78 or '79 XS1100. Those covers are available OEM and aftermarket. I am not sure if they are direct fit to the G pegs or not.
                80 G

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                • Yahman
                  XSive Maximus
                  • Mar 2008
                  • 779
                  • Salem, OR

                  #9
                  I was thinking of doing something similar to yours, except more of a seat. My old butt can't handle a seat like that anymore.

                  Larry
                  Last edited by Yahman; 05-21-2014, 09:33 AM.
                  Inventor of the YICS Eliminator. Want one? Get it here.
                  http://www.xs11.com/forum/showthread...399#post183399

                  If you're not riding, you're not living!
                  82 XJ1100
                  80 XS1100G (Project bike)
                  64 Yamaha YA-6
                  77 Suzuki TS-185

                  79 XS1100SF Built this one for a friend.
                  See it here... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cBYT4C9_6Ac

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                  • jetmechmarty
                    Master of XSology
                    • Nov 2003
                    • 7764
                    • Coldwater, Mississippi

                    #10
                    Originally posted by Tmycal
                    I was really looking for an upgrade, something different than OEM.

                    Like this? I believe it's a direct fit.
                    Tracker Style Pegs

                    You need a forkbrace too! Try this one. It will fit. XS1100 standard is a match for XS650.

                    HHB Fork Brace โ€“ Black He has them in nickel plate as well.
                    Marty (in Mississippi)
                    XS1100SG
                    XS650SK
                    XS650SH
                    XS650G
                    XS6502F
                    XS650E

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                    • Tmycal
                      XSive
                      • Feb 2014
                      • 17
                      • Los Angeles, CA.

                      #11
                      Originally posted by Yahman
                      I was thinking of doing something similar to yours, except more of a seat. My old but can't handle a seat like that anymore.

                      Larry
                      Hahahah. I was nervous about that seat! You can see in that photo the seat has my ass indented on it from a 3 hour ride. (It does rise back up after a few minutes) Maybe because I have a flat ass and the seat is flat, I really have no issues with regards to comfort. Because of the drag style handlebars and the subsequent stretched out riding position it puts you in I do have some lower back soreness. Not to bad though.
                      80 G

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                      • Tmycal
                        XSive
                        • Feb 2014
                        • 17
                        • Los Angeles, CA.

                        #12
                        Originally posted by jetmechmarty

                        Like this? I believe it's a direct fit.
                        Tracker Style Pegs

                        You need a forkbrace too! Try this one. It will fit. XS1100 standard is a match for XS650.

                        HHB Fork Brace โ€“ Black He has them in nickel plate as well.
                        Awesome! Thanks a bunch for the help. I had been searching for a fork brace too since I have no front fender and those forks IMO are a tad undersized for such a heavy bike.
                        80 G

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                        • Yahman
                          XSive Maximus
                          • Mar 2008
                          • 779
                          • Salem, OR

                          #13
                          What you may want to do is go with the European foot peg position. It is moved back a bit. See some of James England's posts for more info and help with that.
                          Inventor of the YICS Eliminator. Want one? Get it here.
                          http://www.xs11.com/forum/showthread...399#post183399

                          If you're not riding, you're not living!
                          82 XJ1100
                          80 XS1100G (Project bike)
                          64 Yamaha YA-6
                          77 Suzuki TS-185

                          79 XS1100SF Built this one for a friend.
                          See it here... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cBYT4C9_6Ac

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                          • jetmechmarty
                            Master of XSology
                            • Nov 2003
                            • 7764
                            • Coldwater, Mississippi

                            #14
                            Originally posted by Tmycal
                            Here is my bike . . . sure I'm sure I'll get critiqued on it, but I bought the bike (born a Venturer) with the idea of customizing it to my liking and I love it. Sorry to all you purists who are cringing. . .. pat your selves on the back, one less survivor, up go the values of your bikes :-)

                            [IMG][/IMG]
                            You've done a pretty good job...so far. Now, make it perform. You'll need some better, longer shocks. New springs up front, maybe straight rate with emulators. You definitely need a fork brace. Leave it like it is, and this friend of mine is going to have you for breakfast. (He may do it anyway)
                            Marty (in Mississippi)
                            XS1100SG
                            XS650SK
                            XS650SH
                            XS650G
                            XS6502F
                            XS650E

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                            • Tmycal
                              XSive
                              • Feb 2014
                              • 17
                              • Los Angeles, CA.

                              #15
                              Originally posted by jetmechmarty
                              You've done a pretty good job...so far. Now, make it perform. You'll need some better, longer shocks. New springs up front, maybe straight rate with emulators. You definitely need a fork brace. Leave it like it is, and this friend of mine is going to have you for breakfast. (He may do it anyway)
                              10-4, It is definitely an on going process. I've only had the bike since February, so she's nowhere near complete (are they ever?). Thank you for the suggestions. After doing some riding on the twisties, she certainly needs a little help with the suspension and forks.
                              80 G

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