In case anyone else needs a step-by-step, here is how I did it:
I used the current footpeg bracket to trace and cut the upper mating line on a piece of 3/8" wood (larger than the estimated...
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In case anyone else needs a step-by-step, here is how I did it:
I used the current footpeg bracket to trace and cut the upper mating line on a piece of 3/8" wood (larger than the estimated...
Yes, I bought a Ulysses rear brake line. Its longer and has a 90 degree banjo fitting that is needed if you do a big drop. Even with the 3/8 plate, I felt it needed more space from the drive belt...
With this mod, my STT feels more like a big dirt bike than a cruiser. Maybe I'll hit the local MX track and try it out on the triples
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After you asked, and I hope this didn't screw anyone up, but I just measured the plate on my bike I ACTUALLY used 3/8" plate. Seems fine for standing on. A short drop with 1/4" plate is probably also...
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Looks like that will work, but if you want a smoother transition, put the footpeg where you want it and then rotate the top of the stock bracket back until it flows visually with the frame. Create...
watch the footpeg to shifter distance. When I mock-up the plate out of wood first, I tried different drops and shifter/peg gaps and this one felt the best to me. Everyone is not the same, and since I...
spacers are behind the heel plate that I had to bend back a little after install.
http://www.buellxb.com/buell_images/13913_20120530103542_L.jpg
http://www.buellxb.com/buell_images/13913_20120530103718_L.jpg
The lower bracket behind the guard are aluminum angle, the upper brackets I had to remake out of sheet metal because the original...
Mirrors were bar-enders that I took apart, mounted them on a couple of small aluminum angles, and screwed them to the front of the hand guards.
If your are like me in thinking your Lightning footpegs are way too high, hear is an easy mod.
http://www.buellxb.com/buell_images/13913_20120529134704_L.jpg
I used the current lower footpeg...