Installing passenger peg lowering brackets

[Use2btrix]

Have a question about the install before I go taking stuff apart and then realize I'm missing something.

Below is a pic of the hardware that came with the brackets as well as the clip on the bottom of the passenger peg.

That little clip going into the pin through the passenger peg. Does it just push through or how do I get it out? Do I need to reuse it or is that what the pin in the package that came with my brackets are for? It doesn't look like it can be removed without being damaged.

I understand the bolt shown will be for the install of the bracket to the existing mount.

I know this should be a simple install, but would hate to get it apart and realize I missed something and then can't take my wife anywhere while I'm waiting on other parts.

 

[Checkswrecks]

You need to bend the tails together like the new one and then pull it out by the loop/head. It's easiest to fold the tails together by using 2 pair of pliers.

 

[Use2btrix]

You need to bend the tails together like the new one and then pull it out by the loop/head. It's easiest to fold the tails together by using 2 pair of pliers.

Perfect. Thank you. I hadn't seen anything like that before and wanted to make sure I didn't need to reuse it or something.

 

[airmed]

Where can I find passenger footpeg lowering brackets?

 

[Gigitt]

That pin is called a Split Pin.

Once inserted into the bolt/shaft hole you spread the legs so that it can keep the bolt/shaft in place.
You can reuse them a few times before the legs fall off from too many benders.

They are very common on chain drive bikes and used on the rear axel castle nut as a safety device so the nut does not undo.

 

[EricV]

That pin is called a Split Pin.

Yes. In the US it's also commonly referred to as a 'cotter pin'. That's how it will be labeled in most US hardware stores.

@airmed - Do a search for Passenger Foot Peg Lowering Kit for Yamaha Super Tenere, (or FJR).

Here is one, but there are others.

http://www.whaccessories.com/Foot-Peg-Lowering-Kit-Yamaha.htm

The MCL version may require modification to fit, depending on your model, (ES or Std).

 

[Use2btrix]

Yes. In the US it's also commonly referred to as a 'cotter pin'. That's how it will be labeled in most US hardware stores.

@airmed - Do a search for Passenger Foot Peg Lowering Kit for Yamaha Super Tenere, (or FJR).

Here is one, but there are others.

http://www.whaccessories.com/Foot-Peg-Lowering-Kit-Yamaha.htm

The MCL version may require modification to fit, depending on your model, (ES or Std).

Man I wish I didn't see that link lol. So many other options. Installed the MCL lowering peg brackets today. Plan on doing a couple hour ride with the wife later to see how the fit works.

 

[Juan]

Could someone kindly post a pic of an installed lowered passenger footpeg? I'm thinking of installing the kit http://www.whaccessories.com/Foot-Peg-Lowering-Kit-Yamaha.htm but not sure how the lowered pegs look on the bike. Perhaps someone could kindly post a pic of the bike with the peg installed. My wife struggles to get on the peg and sometimes a curb helps, but I'm not sure I'll like how the peg looks. I know I might be called 'fussy', but that's the way I am unfortunately.

 

[Checkswrecks]

There are a couple of existing threads about lowered pegs for both the rider and the passenger. Same for giving the passenger foot boards, which can also be on a lowering kit like this:

Note that the above photo is of a Yamaha FJR. For anybody not aware, the Tenere passenger pegs, footboards, etc are common with the Yamaha FJR, so you can Google for those as they are more common.

 

[Juan]

Anybody tried these lowering pegs on the S10?
http://www.bruudtcnc.de/shop/product_info.php?info=p219_passenger-foot-peg-lowering-bracket-for-yamaha-fjr1300-2001-2012.html

 

[Juan]

I installed the passenger pegs lowering brackets manufactured by BRUUDT of Germany. They are marketed as brackets for the FJR, but after advice on this forum I decided to get them for my S10 (Gen 1 - 2013). They are a perfect fit and take the OEM foot pegs. I believe they should also fit the Gen 2 models because, as far as I know, the rear of the bike hasn't changed. My wife says that it's much easier getting on the bike and the position of the pegs is much more comfortable.

BRUUDT is a very small company and gives personalised service to customers, giving advice and recommendations as requested. The brackets come in silver or matte black and with 6mm or 8mm holes. To mount the bracket on the S10 and use the OEM pegs you need 8mm holes.

 

[airmed]

Great info, and thanks for the picture.

 

[airmed]

Juan,

Is there much interference with the center stand and getting your foot under the lowered passenger foot rest to engage the center stand?

 

[Juan]

Juan,

Is there much interference with the center stand and getting your foot under the lowered passenger foot rest to engage the center stand?

When the centre stand is up, the bracket is completely clear from it by about an inch. But pressing on the centre stand to lower it becomes a little tricky. It can be done but it needs some getting used to. I did it a few times and was getting used to it but I found out a much simpler way of engaging the centre stand. When the bike is on the side stand, I depress the centre stand by hand down a few inches and place a small piece of wood between the lowering bracket and the centre stand. The wood is held in place by the depressed centre stand, since the spring forces the centre stand up. That way, there is ample space to put your foot on the centre stand to engage it. It's now easy peezy. I only use the centre stand in the garage. Out on the road I only use the side stand.

 

[airmed]

Thanks for the info. That concerns me a bit, but I think the long term comfort of my wife supersedes the infrequent use of the center stand. I do like to use it occasionally, but because I'm small, and the bike's heavy, I have a difficult time getting it up on the center stand anyway. I may have to rethink my procedure.

 

[Juan]

Thanks for the info. That concerns me a bit, but I think the long term comfort of my wife supersedes the infrequent use of the center stand. I do like to use it occasionally, but because I'm small, and the bike's heavy, I have a difficult time getting it up on the center stand anyway. I may have to rethink my procedure.

Don't worry about the centre stand. Note how I do it in the picture. All you have to do is insert a small piece of wood between the centre stand and the lowering bracket to enable you to easily put your foot on the stand (obviously while the bike is on the side stand).

 

[airmed]

Clever. A picture's worth a thousand words.

 

[airmed]

I got mine mounted today. My wife will surely appreciate the additional leg room. The one thing I'll have to get used to is the proximity of the lowered mounting bracket to the back of my foot when I'm cruising on my foot pegs. There isn't much room. But I must admit the pros sure outweigh the cons when it comes to passenger comfort.

I also figured out a way to get the center stand down without having to use a block of wood. Also, since I'm kind small in stature, I always have a hard time getting the bike on the CS. Now I can grab the new lowering bracket and use it as leverage when swinging the bike backwards and up. It works well.

jf