Looking for help with rearset upgrade in a 78 gs750

[Tarantulahed504]

Good afternoon guys. Like the thread title states, looking at what options are out there to go with rearsets on my 78 gs750. I will be going with clubman or clipon bars. Anyone using OEM parts from a different model bike? Of so what are you using and how difficult was it to setup the linkage? Obviously an integrated read master cylinder would be in order. What other fabrication am I looking at other than mounting bracket/adapter

thanks for your time and input
andrew

[azr]

http://www.fastfromthepast.com/rearsets

[kochic]

First gen suzuki bandit are easy to fit and are rubber mounted.
Marc

[gordinho80]

1983 GS1100G with Hayabusa rearsets... not sure of the year. Had to cut some of the stock peg mounting on the frame and had someone cut some 1/2" aluminum to make brackets. The brackets bolt to some of the stock mount points and the sets themselves bolt onto the stock via holes I threaded. Had to modify the brake light switch and replace the brake line. Gear shift linkage needed some hardware from Fastenal. I don't recall the specifics, sorry.

[TxGSrider]

http://www.fastfromthepast.com/rearsets

On my 82 1100e, this kit moved them up and back just a few inches and ws super easy to install. I really prefer them over the stock location even on longer rides and I do recommend you get the ones with the rubber covers as they give a better feel and they take some vibration out.

[mmattockx]

On my 82 1100e, this kit moved them up and back just a few inches and ws super easy to install. I really prefer them over the stock location even on longer rides and I do recommend you get the ones with the rubber covers as they give a better feel and they take some vibration out.

Pictures? I wouldn't mind moving my 1100E pegs back some, but I can't give up the passenger pegs to do it.


Mark

[TxGSrider]

I might be able get a pic later this week, but they mount in the existing hole on the aluminum plate that holds the factory foot peg. They are back about 3" and up about 2" from where the factory pegs are mounted. If you look at your bike you'll see the existing hole they go into.

- they wont leave allot of room for your passenger to put their feet, but they can.

[mmattockx]

I might be able get a pic later this week, but they mount in the existing hole on the aluminum plate that holds the factory foot peg. They are back about 3" and up about 2" from where the factory pegs are mounted. If you look at your bike you'll see the existing hole they go into.

- they wont leave allot of room for your passenger to put their feet, but they can.

I just went and had a look. That would be too much change for my uses, about half that much would be pretty good for me. Some pics would be great anyway, they may give me ideas on how to do my own.


Thanks,
Mark

[Tarantulahed504]

Appreciate all the info and input. What's the best place to search and potentially buy the linkage parts/linkages

[mmattockx]

Appreciate all the info and input. What's the best place to search and potentially buy the linkage parts/linkages

If you go to the link that azr posted and then click on "rearset parts" it gives you connecting rods, linkage parts and all the other bits. Note that their prices aren't that great but it certainly is an easy, one-stop shop. If you are inclined to do it yourself you can get metric rod ends, all-thread and more from many suppliers such as Acklands-Grainger, McMaster-Carr and others. A google search on 'metric rod ends' will find you a pile of suppliers, both online and in brick and mortar stores.


Mark

[80GS850GBob]

Tarozzi, Rassk, Eaby or anything you could find for the old Suzis will work. Each persons placement is not the same though.
As suggested, buy the main parts and fab them where you like them.

[Spyder328]

Bought mine from Fast From The Past. I really like them, but the fold up pegs do not fold out of the way of the kicker. I have a spare kicker that I need to try and mod to make it useful again

[nvr2old]

The Tarozzi's from Fast From the Past bolt right on and work perfect right out of the box. They're a bit pricey, but they are no hassle, and beautiful to boot.