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Bikes, Hints'n'Tips => Fazer 1000/FZ1 corner => Topic started by: sirgalahad3 on 27 May 2013, 12:09:48 pm

Title: Nearly there....
Post by: sirgalahad3 on 27 May 2013, 12:09:48 pm

Had the bike a few years now. Standard when I got it, few changes here and there and now its nearly perfect. Just the cramped leg riding position to sort now. Have tried a higher seat but I need some sort of forwards to stretch legs on long journeys,any ideas?

Title: Re: Nearly there....
Post by: devilsyam on 27 May 2013, 12:56:22 pm

Buell footpegs lowers by inch

Title: Re: Nearly there....
Post by: kebab19 on 27 May 2013, 01:33:44 pm

Where the crash bungs are normally bolted on, this guy fitted an additional pair of footrests (POST #34)

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=57208&page=3 (http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=57208&page=3)

Obviously no rear brake or gearchanges while feet out front, but would help with cruising

Title: Re: Nearly there....
Post by: Tmation on 27 May 2013, 02:56:29 pm

I got a set of these from ebay, about £30, very well made and adjustable


(http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh285/Tmation/FP-DU01R-angle_zpsc16dd972.jpg)

Title: Re: Nearly there....
Post by: sirgalahad3 on 27 May 2013, 06:41:48 pm

Thanks for the ideas. I am not sure lower/adjustable footrests are the way I want to go,just need somewhere to stretch my legs out after about 100 miles to let the blood flow. Riding position is ok normally.
Kebabs idea is great but as my bike has engine bars on I dont think it will work,will definatley check that out though next time I get it out.

Title: Re: Nearly there....
Post by: GrahamB on 27 May 2013, 10:21:48 pm

I know what you mean. did 250 miles on Saturday. I stick my feet forwards & rest my calves on the crash bungs for a while.

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Post by: fireblake on 28 May 2013, 08:23:30 am

I've struggled to keep up with Kosmic Kartman and he has Justy 1000's Stainless Steel crash bungs and uses them as forward footrests. Not sure about crash bars though?


Any chance of some pictures of your bike with the bars, I've been thinking about getting some for a while but worried it nights spoil the look?


Mickey

Title: Re: Nearly there....
Post by: sirgalahad3 on 28 May 2013, 12:37:03 pm

Fireblake: Look at the picture on the first post and you will see the bike with the bars fitted. I find they look ok but I guess not everyone cup of tea.
They do reduce the options available though to fit forwards by the look of things.

Title: Re: Nearly there....
Post by: fireblake on 28 May 2013, 01:02:49 pm

Quote from: sirgalahad3 on 28 May 2013, 12:37:03 pm

Fireblake: Look at the picture on the first post and you will see the bike with the bars fitted. I find they look ok but I guess not everyone cup of tea.
They do reduce the options available though to fit forwards by the look of things.

They look quite smart though. Some how i missed the picture earlier so you must think i'm a complete numpty


Mickey

Title: Re: Nearly there....
Post by: sirgalahad3 on 28 May 2013, 01:20:38 pm

Fireblake: No I dont think that at all.
Glad you think acceptable.