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Re: foot pegs
« Reply #15 on: December 08, 2007, 07:46:30 PM »
yep thats the same horrible pegs i got in old farts pictures. what i think i am going to do is weld a small strip with a hole in it under the left peg on the frame and that allows me to use any RM pegs and the springs that goes with them from 91 -02 which ive got and still leave me the option of using original pegs or GMC pegs or what ever i can get. im going to see what 89/90 RM/RMX pegs are like as they may be an option as i think they still use the same springs as the early rm/pe. i can at least get my frame painted and i will still look for some other pegs and can sort out the right side later on as the right mount is bolt on and doesnt need painting right now. for some reson i can never get to the IMS site. its so slow to load. the thing with GMC pegs is i cant see the hole where the spring hooks in like in oldfarts photos but if they are no good its good to know i can return them. ive spoken to one guy who has a 79 rm 400 and he had GMC pegs on so so they should be right for my bike. i just wish the teeth were a little taller. they dont have to be pointy sharp but a little taller with the points squared off would be good
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Re: foot pegs
« Reply #16 on: December 09, 2007, 10:49:15 AM »
just found out the pegs i need to find. i need some pegs off a 88-90 RM 250 a 89-90 RM 125 or 89-90 RMX 250. they use 8mm pins and are a lot better and i think these will just go straight on with almost perfect fit. has anyone go any old used ones of these pegs i can try before i pay $40 US for each of them brand new from suzuki? havent found any on ebay but does anyone know a seller whos wrecking one of these bikes? even better if some one knows a aftermarket brand that does these pegs. most brends start with 91 onwards models
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Re: foot pegs
« Reply #17 on: December 11, 2007, 09:55:21 PM »
I used the Ballards footpeg wideners-they are just welded on to the originals(tacked on in 3 or 4 spots) and the difference on my RM250T was great-as the the bulging upper shock mounts push your feet out wider on the peg-cheap and easy fix straight from the Ballards catalogue.Put a set on the 125 now also-much better.

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Re: foot pegs
« Reply #18 on: December 12, 2007, 06:21:32 PM »
got a set of those  but they were for my TS 250. they are extremely sharpe too! i think im just gonna hang out till next yr to try the GMC pegs. they are looking like the best option so far.
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Re: foot pegs
« Reply #19 on: December 12, 2007, 10:22:44 PM »
I make a footpeg widener as well, $27.50


Allthough they can look a bit tacky welded around the originals so I also make them with a centre piece, so you can cut the serrated part of the peg off the mounting bracket & weld these in their place.
Once painted they look normal except they are 44mm wide.
$44.00


The trouble is some of those Suzuki pegs are some sort of cast item so you can't really cut the old serrated bit off.
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Re: foot pegs
« Reply #20 on: December 13, 2007, 08:01:07 AM »
i gotta a set of Geoff's footpeg wideners with the centre piece fitted to my CR500 which i am building up at present they are a lot better than the stockers, i will take a shot and post it soon.
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Re: foot pegs
« Reply #21 on: January 23, 2008, 12:28:30 PM »
my GMC foot pegs just arrived. they look very good. i will report back as to how they fit.
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