TooTall
The Belgian
VSRI Supporter
10/19/08 1240 Hours
Posts: 91
DL650 ABS K8
Hasselt, Belgium
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I'm very sorry for the late reply, but I just returned from 4 days in Sauerland, Germany, with the Strom.
I cannot believe I ever rode without the pegs in the current position. Knees have so much more room now. If you have any problems lenghtwise, give these a try. Trust me.
I did manage to grind a peg (first time too) but I'm at the extreme end of my Battlewings anyway so no problems there.
Very nice product!
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drgracer
03/17/10 2347 Hours
Posts: 2
2009 V-Strom 650
Maine
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Money sent for a fork brace & footpeg lowering kit for my DL650
Thanks
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rtb
06/21/10 2241 Hours
Posts: 6
Charlotte, NC
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Very nice looking stuff Rick. I'll send money via PayPal for a Forkbrace, Mirror Extenders and Footpeg Lowering Kit for my 2008 DL650. Thanks for helping the VStrom world!
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RichlandRick
VSRI Supporter
06/12/05 2310 Hours
Posts: 437
DL650
Richland Washington
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I am going to inlcude a pre-bent 1/16" (0.0625") stainless rod along with the remaining stock of heavier springs. The rod (or is it really heavy wire at this diameter?) is pre-bent to form a double ended hook. Both the rod and heavier spring have a 1" length inside the bends to match the amount the foot peg was lowered.
I believe this simple pre-bent rod will be simpler to install and should function perfectly. DL1000 owners please provide feedback.
Rick
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Columbo
05/22/04 2228 Hours
Posts: 224
'04 DL1000
So. California
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I just wanted to jump in here for a second.
I'm 5'6" tall, 165 lbs, 30" inseam. You wouldn't think the model candidate for such a modification. I recently noticed (in my old age of almost 58 years old) that my knees start to hurt after several hours of riding. I have to stretch them out a bit to get the circulation back I guess. So HTH have you taller guys (everybody else!) managed all this time?
I have the suspension set very soft to aid in getting footing at stops. I'm still on the very tips of my boots. I've got about 1/8" chicken strips and have not touched down any hard parts, including the center stand (and I didn't put on the longer left peg feeler.) I HAVE touched down the outside sole of my boot a very few times though.
This may be just the thing I need!
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Formerly owned; 1970 Kawaski G3TR (UP two teeth on the front sprocket and rode the freeways!), 1972 Honda CB350K (thought the 450 was too heavy), 1974 Honda CB550K (thought the 750 was too heavy), 1982 Honda GL1100 naked, 1983 Honda FT500 Ascot, 1998 Suzuki Bandit 1200S, 1999 BMW R1100RA
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StromTech
08/14/09 0440 Hours
Posts: 165
DL650A-K7
Victoria, BC Canada
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I'm not sure how lowered pegs would impact clearance on a lowered bike. In most cases those that needed to lower a bike would be Ok with the stock peg position. Anyone with a lowered bike done the footpeg lowering yet?
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greywolf
VSRI Supporter
01/31/06 0643 Hours
Posts: 2044
DL650AK7
Evanston IL USA
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A lowered bike with lowered pegs would take a double hit on cornering clearance. Be careful out there.
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Pat Formerly owned 1971 Honda CB350, 2 1973 Honda CB500s, one was stolen, 1974 Can-Am 175 TNT, 1978 Yamaha XS11, 1978 Honda CX500, 1975 BMW R90S, 1983 BMW R65LS, 2005 Suzuki DL650 totaled  |
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RichlandRick
VSRI Supporter
06/12/05 2310 Hours
Posts: 437
DL650
Richland Washington
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I am 52, have a 30" inseam, and greatly appreciate the extra leg & kneee room provided by lowering the pegs. The strom comes with very high pegs for a street bike, but caution is in order if you have already lowered the bike. If that is all you have done, you are faily light (~170 pounds or less with stock springs), and haven't installed a center stand your might be OK. However, lowering the rear end by removing pre-load/increasing the static sag allows for more rear end travel under normal conditions and therefore reduces clearance.
A center stand takes some clearance away. I would not recommend the kit for a lowered bike with a center stand.
A heavy rider on stock springs takes clearance away too.
A really agressive rider who doesn't get his butt off the seat during turns will need more clearance.
I don't recommend the peg lowering kit if you have scrapped the pegs in the past under what would be normal riding for you. I scraped the pegs on my 2000 Honda Saber (Cruiser) hard enough to throw my foot off the peg and it scared the crap out of me. I haven't ever scraped a peg on my V-strom. There is about four inches difference in peg hieght between the two.
Are you sure you need the bike lowered? I have a 30" inseam, stiffer springs front and rear, and a Sargent seat. Seems to work for me.
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la-motor
10/10/08 0108 Hours
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av8or
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03/01/09 0035 Hours
Posts: 20
DL1000K7
Central NY
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been trying to find any definitive information but there was mention of a 1.25/1.25 for the 1000 early in another thread, i'd be interested in these but can't find info concerning if rick actually made them and what they're going for
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RichlandRick
VSRI Supporter
06/12/05 2310 Hours
Posts: 437
DL650
Richland Washington
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After testing I decided not to go with the 1.25 x 1.25 plates. The controls could handle the move, but the brake light connection/wiring was problematic.
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av8or
slacker
03/01/09 0035 Hours
Posts: 20
DL1000K7
Central NY
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After testing I decided not to go with the 1.25 x 1.25 plates. The controls could handle the move, but the brake light connection/wiring was problematic.
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savvy
06/15/07 2143 Hours
Posts: 50
K3 DL1000
pickering, ont, canada
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Thanks Rick, took awhile to get the brake side right but it makes the bike a lot more comfortable on long trips.
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Appalachian Rider
VSRI Supporter
06/06/08 0035 Hours
Posts: 54
DL1000 K2
Greenville, SC
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Payment Sent!!!
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calltrex
07/12/10 0339 Hours
Posts: 37
2010 650, ABS, Tour
Saskatchewan, Canada
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installed mine today. only issue was the brakelight switch. managed to pull it enough to reach easy install  |
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2010 V-Strom 650 with ABS and Tour Package
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Too Tall
07/14/09 0152 Hours
Posts: 1
DL1000
New York
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Rick,
Money just sent thru PayPal for a DL1000 footpeg lowering kit.
I see I'm the second site member with the Too Tall name to order the kit.
Too Tall (with a space)
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TooTall
The Belgian
VSRI Supporter
10/19/08 1240 Hours
Posts: 91
DL650 ABS K8
Hasselt, Belgium
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Too Tall (with a space) I was wondering why I got a notification about my own post. Then I wondered when my 650 became a 1000 :p Enjoy the kit!  |
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pismocycleguy
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It's all in the space. Two names, one space!  |
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FARKLES TRIED:
SEATS: Wee, Vee, Tall Touring, SuzukiGel, Bill Mayer, Renazco, Mitch's, Sargent
WINDSHIELDS: OEM, Suzuki Tall, Rifle (3 versions), Zero Gravity, Givi, MRA Vario, CalSci, Cee Bailey (2 versions), Puig, PowerBronze, Terry's Okla., Madstad, MP Cycle Design Touring, Sport and Mini
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StromTech
08/14/09 0440 Hours
Posts: 165
DL650A-K7
Victoria, BC Canada
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It's all in the space. Two names, one space! One Tootall and one Spaced out Too Tall... ::)LOL |
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pismocycleguy
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One Tootall and one Spaced out Too Tall... ::)LOL
You said it! I didn't!  |
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FARKLES TRIED:
SEATS: Wee, Vee, Tall Touring, SuzukiGel, Bill Mayer, Renazco, Mitch's, Sargent
WINDSHIELDS: OEM, Suzuki Tall, Rifle (3 versions), Zero Gravity, Givi, MRA Vario, CalSci, Cee Bailey (2 versions), Puig, PowerBronze, Terry's Okla., Madstad, MP Cycle Design Touring, Sport and Mini
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BugKillr
05/30/10 0132 Hours
Posts: 3
K9 DL-650 Orange
Mount Vernon, Oh, USA
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RichlandRick and Gloria, Thanks for the great kit! It has given me a much more comfortable commute (80 miles round trip). Being a detail oriented guy, I happened to notice the instructions for the brake side: 11. Screw two jam-nuts onto the set screw. The pictures show only one jam nut between the threaded barrel and the yoke. I had the instructions printed and followed them, and have two jam nuts between the barrel and yoke. I'm pretty certain now the pictures are the right way to install the brake side. If the pix are correct, you might want to edit those instructions. Anyway, the lowered pegs sure are more comfortable for my 35" inseam, thanks! Bugkillr |
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BugKillr
OEM handguards & centerstand & hi touring seat, other farkles not finalized yet. Picture is Suzuki GT 550 Ram-Air (1st bike)
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StromTech
08/14/09 0440 Hours
Posts: 165
DL650A-K7
Victoria, BC Canada
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That's waht you get for reading the instructions...LOL
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Appalachian Rider
VSRI Supporter
06/06/08 0035 Hours
Posts: 54
DL1000 K2
Greenville, SC
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greywolf
VSRI Supporter
01/31/06 0643 Hours
Posts: 2044
DL650AK7
Evanston IL USA
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You can put the stock feeler back on the left peg.
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FARKLES TRIED:
SEATS: Wee, Vee, Tall Touring, SuzukiGel, Bill Mayer, Renazco, Mitch's, Sargent
WINDSHIELDS: OEM, Suzuki Tall, Rifle (3 versions), Zero Gravity, Givi, MRA Vario, CalSci, Cee Bailey (2 versions), Puig, PowerBronze, Terry's Okla., Madstad, MP Cycle Design Touring, Sport and Mini
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Appalachian Rider
VSRI Supporter
06/06/08 0035 Hours
Posts: 54
DL1000 K2
Greenville, SC
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You can put the stock feeler back on the left peg. Good Eye! Now, if I can just remember where I put that thing?  |
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