JB4XX Posted September 28, 2004 Share Posted September 28, 2004 Ordered a set of Buel XB9 Rider pegs from local HD dealer and installed them tonight. WOW What a difference just sitting on it in the garage. I will report any clearence problems after a couple rides. May have to remove the curb feelers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northman Posted September 28, 2004 Share Posted September 28, 2004 What modifications required for the install? You're right, lose the feelers, or at least cut them down some. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JB4XX Posted September 28, 2004 Author Share Posted September 28, 2004 Please forgive me for the dirty bike, I havent cleaned it up after all the riding this past weekend. I had to grind off less than 1/8 inch of metal as the Buell pegs have thicker mounts. I also bored out the blackbirds mounts to accept the thicker Buell mounting pins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JB4XX Posted September 28, 2004 Author Share Posted September 28, 2004 I like the polished aluminum look. Matches the passenger pegs somewhat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JB4XX Posted September 28, 2004 Author Share Posted September 28, 2004 My 6'5" 310 lbs will appreciate this mod on the 1100 mile ride next week through Deals Gap, Cherohola, and Northern Georgia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JB4XX Posted September 28, 2004 Author Share Posted September 28, 2004 Price for the peg set from HD Dealer: $25.60+5.00 for 6 miller lites= cheap mod that looks and feels great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JB4XX Posted September 28, 2004 Author Share Posted September 28, 2004 Buel Part #N0006.1AD Rider footpegs for XB Models. The dealer will think it is 25.60 for one peg put that is for the pair, dont order two. I ground down the peg mounts with bench grinder on top and dremel tool on bottom to try to take equal amounts to fit the Honda mount. The dremel was not very effective as it took a long time and the aluminum just attached itself to the bits. I used a 7/16 drill bit to enlarge the blackbirds mounts and bought mounting pins from local hardware store for two bucks. I did have to notch the peg to give the brake lever room. Any more questions PM me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
demon Posted September 28, 2004 Share Posted September 28, 2004 Comfy looking setup. If you ever want to switch back to stock pegs, all you would have to do is drill them out to fit the pin dia. if you have enough meat on them to hold sufficiently. I went the other way with mine. I'm back about an inch and about two inches higher. My tires will be off the ground and the cases will be dragging before I touch a peg down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JB4XX Posted September 29, 2004 Author Share Posted September 29, 2004 Went for a ride this evening and noted the following: Very confortable to have the extra leg room I am not a knee dragger but still may remove the curb feelers I returned home after the first 5 miles to adjust the brake and shifter. They were too far to reach. I used up the adjustment in the brake pedal. My foot rests on the kickstand "peg". Not sure if I will grind it down or get used to it yet. I'll wait until I get more riding in to see if it is a problem. I have been riding for only 3 years and have only ridden a VT750 Shadow ACE with highway pegs and 45 horsepower. I bought the Blackbird in August of this year after riding with a buddy with one and have him wait at every stop sign for me. I think the helibars and pegs have made this a quite confortable sport touring machine with over 150 dynoed rear wheel horsepower! Blackbirds kick ass and so does this message board! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rockmeupto125 Posted September 29, 2004 Share Posted September 29, 2004 You can adjust the brake pedal more if you need to by cutting off some of the threaded rod from the master cylinder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdie_xx Posted September 29, 2004 Share Posted September 29, 2004 You know what has more relaxed riding position ?! THE ST1300 ! :twisted: Cheers, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MileHi Posted September 30, 2004 Share Posted September 30, 2004 Went for a ride this evening and noted the following: Very confortable to have the extra leg roomI am not a knee dragger but still may remove the curb feelers I returned home after the first 5 miles to adjust the brake and shifter. They were too far to reach. I used up the adjustment in the brake pedal. My foot rests on the kickstand "peg". Not sure if I will grind it down or get used to it yet. I'll wait until I get more riding in to see if it is a problem. I'm glad it just wasn't me!!! I finally cut the tab off of the kickstand. It wouldn't bend and it looked like it was about to snap after beating on it with my little hand maul! :shock: Once that tab was outta the way, the shifting got easier. To keep the kickstand from hitting the left peg, I got a simple stick-on clear rubber bumper (the kind one puts on household stuff to keep from scratching the furniture). It doen't need to be very thick and the kickstand now stands off from the peg. Hey Joe... What part of the threaded rod do you cut (on the rear brake M/C)??? I'm at a loss on that one. Is it the part that goes up under the rubber boot? :?: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonox Posted September 30, 2004 Share Posted September 30, 2004 Comfy looking setup. If you ever want to switch back to stock pegs, all you would have to do is drill them out to fit the pin dia. if you have enough meat on them to hold sufficiently. I went the other way with mine. I'm back about an inch and about two inches higher. My tires will be off the ground and the cases will be dragging before I touch a peg down. did you use the buell pegs upsidedown, or something else. Gotta pic by any chance? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
demon Posted September 30, 2004 Share Posted September 30, 2004 RAASK rearsets. They come with everything to relocate your rear master cylinder and a rod style shifter. The only thing stock about my front pegs are the two allen bolts on each side holding the rearsets on the frame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
demon Posted September 30, 2004 Share Posted September 30, 2004 There's a couple pics in this old post. I'm too lazy today to actually redoo them in here.http://www.cbr1100xx.org/forum/viewtopic.p...ghlight=#129222 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
demon Posted September 30, 2004 Share Posted September 30, 2004 I have no idea where to get the rearsets from. I bought them from Joe (rockmeupto125) on here. I like them and they add some bling to the peg area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bajjer9 Posted September 30, 2004 Share Posted September 30, 2004 RAASK rearsets. They come with everything to relocate your rear master cylinder and a rod style shifter. The only thing stock about my front pegs are the two allen bolts on each side holding the rearsets on the frame. heh $458.70 vs $25.60 I know which ones I would go for...damn I wished I had 500 bucks just sitting around that I could spare...wanna give me a loan Demon? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
demon Posted September 30, 2004 Share Posted September 30, 2004 heheheheehheee I didn't pay NOWHERE near that for mine. Joe cut me a hell of a deal on em. It was a lot closer to the cheaper of the two dollar amounts you listed. :grin: Look good on there don't they Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonox Posted October 1, 2004 Share Posted October 1, 2004 cheers demon - i got a slightly different problem that can be solved by raising the pegs - a new one piece with knee protectors so big i can't fit behind the fairing anymore. Sliders are ok, they poke out the side, but dainese put these sewn-in pads that run up the shins to the knee and it's a bit of a tight squeeze! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
demon Posted October 1, 2004 Share Posted October 1, 2004 Rearsets will be the way to go for you. Might be some cheaper ones out there, just have too look Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlasticxxHead Posted February 21, 2005 Share Posted February 21, 2005 Will buying a set of the cheap aftermarket sets lower the pegs enough?? As aposed to buying and moding the hd.. Just looking for about an inch down? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTXX Posted February 22, 2005 Share Posted February 22, 2005 I ordered a set of Buell pegs today. If they are half as effective as I read here they will be worth it. I ordered from Surdyke Buell online. With shipping they were less than $28 on sale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
51'er Posted February 22, 2005 Share Posted February 22, 2005 Will buying a set of the cheap aftermarket sets lower the pegs enough?? Do you know of any adjustable rearsets that will go lower than stock? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JB4XX Posted February 22, 2005 Author Share Posted February 22, 2005 I ordered a set of Buell pegs today. If they are half as effective as I read here they will be worth it. I ordered from Surdyke Buell online. With shipping they were less than $28 on sale. If you need any help, PM me! Your legs will thank you for this cheap mod! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rockmeupto125 Posted February 22, 2005 Share Posted February 22, 2005 Will buying a set of the cheap aftermarket sets lower the pegs enough??As aposed to buying and moding the hd.. Just looking for about an inch down? No. Slim aftermarket pegs will lower between 1/4 and 1/2 inch due to the nature of their construction and lack of peg rubbers. They will be buzzier as well, and add to fatigue. **51'er.......what exactly did you feel the problem was with the Lockhart pegs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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