Rear sets - Printable Version

Rear sets - Printable Version

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Rear sets - renegaderacer - 02-07-12

Hi guys,

I'm converting my Fazer into a cafe racer and need some rear sets and don't fancy spending 340 odd quid on some Gilles ones! :eek

Any cheaper suggestions?

Cheers,

Giles Smile

Re: Rear sets - YamFazMan - 02-07-12

Hi
I made my own the 30x5 MS strip came from B&Q
They raise the footrests up 20mm and back10mm
https://dl.dropbox.com/u/70564722/img022.jpg
https://dl.dropbox.com/u/70564722/rearsets1.jpg

I used 8mm x 20mm cap head bolts to hold the footrests with a std washer between the Brk and the footest to give enough clearance for the head of Fazer bolts holding the Brk to the bike.

Edit :- In the photo I hadn't made the gearlink extension just moved the lever around the splines.

Heres a link to an earlier post :- http://foc-u.co.uk/index.php?topic=3007.msg24310#msg24310

ATB YFM

Re: Rear sets - renegaderacer - 03-07-12

Cheers YFM,

that's great! Wink

I'll give it a go but without the use of a lathe or milling machine, I'm going to have to try with a hacksaw and angle grinder! LOL :lol

Re: Rear sets - YamFazMan - 03-07-12

Hi

No lathe or Milling M/c, Just a Hacksaw,a File or two ,a cheap pedestal drill a couple of drills and metric taps.
Come on you can do it Big Grin

ATB YFM

Re: Rear sets - caretaker - 03-07-12

i've modified a few bikes over the years and used whatever was available. cbr600 rear sets are fairly cheap on ebay, but i would usually weld a suitable plate to suit. not something you can do on an assembled bike very easily though.

Re: Rear sets - renegaderacer - 03-07-12

(03-07-12, 12:53 PM)YamFazMan link Wrote: Hi

No lathe or Milling M/c, Just a Hacksaw,a File or two ,a cheap pedestal drill a couple of drills and metric taps.
Come on you can do it

ATB YFM

Now, those tools I can do! Wink

I'll give it a go at the weekend. Smile

(03-07-12, 04:56 PM)caretaker link Wrote: i've modified a few bikes over the years and used whatever was available. cbr600 rear sets are fairly cheap on ebay, but i would usually weld a suitable plate to suit. not something you can do on an assembled bike very easily though.

Given my history of welding things; I think I'll try the first method! :lol

Cheers,

Giles

Re: Rear sets - renegaderacer - 15-07-12

Well, thanks to YFM's very helpful drawing, I've successfully made and fitted the riser plates and they feel great, although I still might get rearsets in the future when funds allow for an even racier position.

I was going to post pictures of them but my footrest hangers look horrible! :lol

Anyone recommend something to clean oily, corroded, alloy hangers?

Re: Rear sets - YamFazMan - 16-07-12

Hi

Well done I knew you could do it
Halfrauds have offers on large tins of ellbow grease :rolleyes :lol

ATB YFM

Re: Rear sets - andy352299 - 16-07-12

i have just made a set of these myself
i used different dimensions.
basically new hole centres are back 15mm and up 20mm. and for my short legs they feel pretty good
i used 1 of these and a 6mm bolt with the head cut off to extend the gear change rod
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/221065976423
still have 9 left if anyone wants one

Re: Rear sets - YamFazMan - 16-07-12

Hi Andy

Good idea for the gear link extension

ATB YFM

Re: Rear sets - andy352299 - 16-07-12

yer or i am just lazy

(16-07-12, 08:12 PM)YamFazMan link Wrote:Hi Andy

Good idea for the gear link extension

ATB YFM

Re: Rear sets - YamFazMan - 16-07-12

Hi
I also made some Rear Footrest Hangers that moved the footrests forward 50mm and down 50mm
The wife was getting cramp on the pillion.
https://dl.dropbox.com/u/70564722/87.jpg
https://dl.dropbox.com/u/70564722/88.JPG
https://dl.dropbox.com/u/70564722/90.JPG
https://dl.dropbox.com/u/70564722/100.JPG
ATB YFM

Re: Rear sets - Fazbaz - 16-07-12

(02-07-12, 10:33 PM)YamFazMan link Wrote:Hi
I made my own the 30x5 MS strip came from B&Q
They raise the footrests up 20mm and back10mm
https://dl.dropbox.com/u/70564722/img022.jpg
https://dl.dropbox.com/u/70564722/rearsets1.jpg

I used 8mm x 20mm cap head bolts to hold the footrests with a std washer between the Brk and the footest to give enough clearance for the head of Fazer bolts holding the Brk to the bike.

Edit :- In the photo I hadn't made the gearlink extension just moved the lever around the splines.

Heres a link to an earlier post :- http://foc-u.co.uk/index.php?topic=3007.msg24310#msg24310

ATB YFM

I've got a set just like them in the garage but made from stainless steel. I'll look tomorrow and if I can find them you can have them Smile

Baz

Re: Rear sets - renegaderacer - 17-07-12

(16-07-12, 09:00 PM)YamFazMan link Wrote:Hi
I also made some Rear Footrest Hangers that moved the footrests forward 50mm and down 50mm
The wife was getting cramp on the pillion.
https://dl.dropbox.com/u/70564722/87.jpg
https://dl.dropbox.com/u/70564722/88.JPG
https://dl.dropbox.com/u/70564722/90.JPG
https://dl.dropbox.com/u/70564722/100.JPG
ATB YFM

Good idea. The missus is always complaining about cramp on longer journerys, so maybe I'll give it a go. On the other hand, if the standard set-up means I get more Sunday blasts without a pillion getting in the way........... Wink

Re: Rear sets - YamFazMan - 17-07-12

Hi

I forgot to say you can get the 30mm x 5mm x 1m steel strip from B&Q

ATB YFM

Re: Rear sets - Ben600 - 18-07-12

just to add to this thread, I am in the process of adapting my SES rearsets from one of my Ducati's to fit the FZS. the bolt holes are only 2mm out, so a tiny amount of filing is needed Smile

they may be an option for you too?

Re: Rear sets - renegaderacer - 18-07-12

(18-07-12, 08:52 PM)Ben600 link Wrote:just to add to this thread, I am in the process of adapting my SES rearsets from one of my Ducati's to fit the FZS. the bolt holes are only 2mm out, so a tiny amount of filing is needed they may be an option for you too?

Hmmm, interesting. Wink

Let me know how you get on! Smile

Giles

Re: Rear sets - Ben600 - 18-07-12

I will let you know, with pics... Smile

it hasn't been too hard making them fit.
I just now need to dig out my shift lever, as I much prefer 'race pattern' gear shift Smile

FYI: these are what I am using, however it is possible that the ones designed for other yamahas may fit easier still? http://www.sesraceproducts.com/ducati-583-fixed-rear-set-rsd006-x-215-p.asp

Re: Rear sets - YamFazMan - 20-07-12

Hi

With the Ducati rearsets fitted have you pushed the bike off the centerstand.
I seem to recall the lever that you put your foot on when operating the centerstand with my mod fitted came quite close to the footrest
and the Ducati ones look a lot further back and may clash with the centerstand foot lever.

ATB YFM

Re: Rear sets - andy352299 - 20-07-12

simular for me
the centre stand foot operating bit is very close to the gear change linkage.

(20-07-12, 05:03 PM)YamFazMan link Wrote: Hi

With the Ducati rearsets fitted have you pushed the bike off the centerstand.
I seem to recall the lever that you put your foot on when operating the centerstand with my mod fitted came quite close to the footrest
and the Ducati ones look a lot further back and may clash with the centerstand foot lever.

ATB YFM