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Rear peg Mounting

Discussion in 'Motorcycle Tech Talk' started by JohnnyBiker, Apr 12, 2011.

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  1. JohnnyBiker

    JohnnyBiker Well-Known Member

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    So I got my rear peg mounts from that place in Wisconsin. I opened them up and I put them up to my scooter to check fitment and clearance. :wtf: I find that the mounts are designed to have the bolt come in through the back.:banghead: the problem with this is that the threaded hole does not go all the way through my swing arm and is only accessible from the front. :witsend: So today I went to a place called Fastenal which is a place to where you can buy pretty much whatever it is that you need for bolts nuts etc. I ended up buying a set screw that threads into the mount and has an allen head on it so I can tighten it all the way down into the mount, then I will be able to fasten the mount through the outside of my swing arm.:D

    Why does everything need to be so difficult all of the time????:rant:
    JohnnyBiker, Apr 19, 2011
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  3. chucktx

    chucktx Moderator Staff Member

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    becoming a one size fits all world.....................
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  4. FLHTbiker

    FLHTbiker Moderator Staff Member

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    Go to your HD sealer and get the right stuff. :rolleyes:
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  5. JohnnyBiker

    JohnnyBiker Well-Known Member

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    the problem is that my pipes get in the way so stock pegs won't work. :rant:
    JohnnyBiker, Apr 19, 2011
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  6. FLHTbiker

    FLHTbiker Moderator Staff Member

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    Fabricate your own:D
    FLHTbiker, Apr 19, 2011
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  7. JohnnyBiker

    JohnnyBiker Well-Known Member

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    And you are not kidding either. that is really the only complaint that I have about owning a Sportster, peple just do not make shiit for them!!:gah:
    JohnnyBiker, Apr 19, 2011
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  8. chucktx

    chucktx Moderator Staff Member

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    cause they are good to go from the factory.................
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  9. JohnnyBiker

    JohnnyBiker Well-Known Member

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    all except for the pegs huh???
    JohnnyBiker, Apr 19, 2011
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  10. FLHTbiker

    FLHTbiker Moderator Staff Member

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    Except when you put aftermarket pipes on it. :D
    FLHTbiker, Apr 19, 2011
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  11. JohnnyBiker

    JohnnyBiker Well-Known Member

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    yeah but I like them so they are staying. Now I am rethinking the exhaust wrap as I was able to manage not burning the crap out of my chaps yesterday. Not sure yet.
    JohnnyBiker, Apr 19, 2011
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  12. chucktx

    chucktx Moderator Staff Member

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    thats positive................
    chucktx, Apr 19, 2011
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  13. JohnnyBiker

    JohnnyBiker Well-Known Member

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    Need honest opinions. Picture my scooter with the wrap on. What do you think?

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  14. FLHTbiker

    FLHTbiker Moderator Staff Member

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    Can't enlarge them to see:confused:
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  15. hotroadking

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    Wheres the snow?

    Wrap them in black if you do it...
    hotroadking, Apr 19, 2011
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  16. JohnnyBiker

    JohnnyBiker Well-Known Member

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    :roflmao: Those pictures were taken last spring.:D
    JohnnyBiker, Apr 20, 2011
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  17. chucktx

    chucktx Moderator Staff Member

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    i vote no wrap!
    chucktx, Apr 20, 2011
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  18. FLHTbiker

    FLHTbiker Moderator Staff Member

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    Me to don't like some of the wrape look that I have seen
    FLHTbiker, Apr 20, 2011
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  19. Hot Rider

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    I think you should leave the pipes alone. I guess I'll be riding with my legs wrapped around him, help cut down on JB's frustraction with the peg mounts. :)
    Hot Rider, Apr 20, 2011
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  20. hotroadking

    hotroadking Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Like the gal that hops on Mikey Rourkes bike
    at the end of HD and the Marlboro Man...


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    hotroadking, Apr 20, 2011
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  21. Hot Rider

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    Yep, but my boots are better!!! and I surely don't wear pants that are from the 80's!!! :roflmao::roflmao:
    Hot Rider, Apr 20, 2011
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