Poor Mans Rearsets

Discussion in 'Mods, Upgrades, Accessories and Products' started by Swiss T, Jul 17, 2013.

  1. Swiss T

    Swiss T Active Member

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    Still trying to get comfy (locked in) on this bike; the HRC tank shape helped a lot but the standard footrests are just too far forward.

    Rearsets maybe the answer but I would end up paying around £400 for a quality set & even then the adjustment is limited on the brake lever side due to the cabs.

    Jackup plates may work; had them in the past on other bikes but they are not made for this model Blade.

    I came across these recently; a guy I know had fitted them to lower his footpegs.

    I decided to buy them & fitted them today; they are made by Gilles Tooling & cost £85.

    Mine are currently set around 23mm back & 16mm up which feels much better.

    I was worried about reaching the levers but it makes no difference; must be like having smaller feet.


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    #1 Swiss T, Jul 17, 2013
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  2. martinowen

    martinowen Moderator
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    Pics didn't work mate, you need to copy the image code
     
    #2 martinowen, Jul 17, 2013
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    Think they look ok fella cant go wrong for that money
     
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    I was looking at these too but I worried about the reach to the brake and shifter
    in the furthest back position.
     
    #4 phantom, Jul 18, 2013
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  6. Swiss T

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    The ones I have were supplied with a spacer with 30mm or 40mm offset, but the actual offset differs further depending how you orientate the footpegs; Gilles also supply a 20mm spacer.

    I set mine in the 30mm position & last night went out with tools to make adjustments if neccessary; I had the same concerns as you.

    The brake lever was fine so I left it; couldnt tell the difference.

    The gear lever felt a bit far away & high; I was having to move my foot up a long way to change gear. I lowered the lever approx 8mm (guessed it) & it felt just right; after riding for a few minutes all seemed perfectly normal & the postion set me over the tank better as hoped.

    I tend to ride with my feet on tip toes almost so am used to moving my feet forward to find the levers - my size 8's have no problem with the increased span.

    I will be lowering them a liitle next time out to see how it feels; this will set them a little further back but I want to try it; will probably need to raise the gear lever to compensate.

    :)
     
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