Bike needs some rearsets - looking for recommendations, ideas

[Hoomgar]

My 83 1100E fits me a lot tighter than my 78 1000s do. The seat on these is cut down unlike the nice bench seat of the 1000. The pegs also seem higher on the bike but that may be the seat?

I don't really want to raise the seat much as I like the position I am in but my legs are really cramped. They need to go down and back. If only a little even it would help.

Who has done this? Looking for any and all info I can collect.

[Hoomgar]

Bump. I know there are guys on here who have done this. I just don't know who so I am keeping this at the top so it gets seen. Sorry if that annoys anyone.

[beby99]

It annoys me that I can't answer your question.

[2Fast4U]

http://www.raask.se/ind-eng.htm

[HiSPL]

Hoom, look for some factory rearsets from a smaller bike. I managed to get a perfect set from a ninja 250 for 60 bucks. They look factory and they come with all the extra stuff you might need like a brake pump and a shift lever already attached.

I haven't mounted mine yet, but it just takes two bolts. Make up an adapter that fits the frame and gives you mounting points for the rearsets and your done.

These have cast aluminum pegs with a rubber insert just like the 1100's. The mounts are cast aluminum and painted black. They don't look all racy like the aftermarket jobs....


HTH,
-=Tim=-

[GSstiny]

I read in an olllld thread that honda 305 pegs were a direct bolt on and would move the position something like 2" back and 1.5" up. Not sure about the numbers, though. Id like to find some myself, but good luck finding anything for a 305.


Crap, I forgot the 83 pegs are different from the old GS models. Add one large grain of salt to this post.........

[Hoomgar]

Thanks guys. Tim, you gave me an idea actually. I need to look at my bike and if I think it will work out I'll do it and post back.

GStiny, thanks man but I am trying to move back and DOWN. And down is more important than back. My legs are long and that is the issue. I'm not worried about ground clearance.