First post - footpeg replacements in the uk

[husker]

Hi there
I've just joined the forum and wanted to say hello, having recently taken delivery of a 2008 Fazer S2 FZ6 in Ocean depth.:Sport:

So far, the bike is great, but I've already started modding...

Yesterday, I installed the Pazzo levers (black/blue standard length), RG racing bar end protectors, K&N air filter (made quite a difference to the low rev smoothness), and cranked the rear shock pre-load up to 7. The full cowling is on order, as is the 'rear end tidy'.

I don't really like the footpegs and for those of you looking for replacements Oberon Engineering in the UK do cool replacements for 04> FZ6 and Fazers. They look a lot like the R6 pegs. Not got them yet, but I will try and post some pics of them on the bike when they arrive.

Anyway, future plans include replacing the rather tacky looking rear cans and cover with a pair of Stainless Scorpions.

Over the winter I plan to change the rear shock to Ohlins, and do the Race Tech spring mod + fork oil change on the front.

 

[jocco]

Nice mods, it would be nice if you can post some pictures.
Question: by setting the rear shock to 7 did you notice the rear end rising a bit?
I really want to raise mines but I saw no difference by adjusting the rear shock.
Cheers.

 

[fast blue one]

welcome aboard fella. What sort of price are the pegs?

:welcome:

 

[Nelly]

Hi there
I've just joined the forum and wanted to say hello, having recently taken delivery of a 2008 Fazer S2 FZ6 in Ocean depth.:Sport:

So far, the bike is great, but I've already started modding...

Yesterday, I installed the Pazzo levers (black/blue standard length), RG racing bar end protectors, K&N air filter (made quite a difference to the low rev smoothness), and cranked the rear shock pre-load up to 7. The full cowling is on order, as is the 'rear end tidy'.

I don't really like the footpegs and for those of you looking for replacements Oberon Engineering in the UK do cool replacements for 04> FZ6 and Fazers. They look a lot like the R6 pegs. Not got them yet, but I will try and post some pics of them on the bike when they arrive.

Anyway, future plans include replacing the rather tacky looking rear cans and cover with a pair of Stainless Scorpions.

Over the winter I plan to change the rear shock to Ohlins, and do the Race Tech spring mod + fork oil change on the front.

Welcome to another UK memeber.
Great choice on the bike, which bit of the UK are you in?

Nelly

 

[grommit]

:welcome::welcome::welcome::welcome:
:needpics:

 

[fast blue one]

+1 on that grommit :thumbup:

 

[Doorag]

:welcome: to the forum husker. Sounds like you have a pretty good handle on everything so far. How about a link to a site about the footpegs?

Edit: Nevermind, I found it. FZ6 :: OBERON Performance Motorcycle Parts & Accessories

 

[husker]

Hi again
Thanks for the positive feedback - having been a long time lurker, I've learned a lot about the best mods.

The footpegs are billet aluminium and the prices were about £80 sterling for both pairs rider and passenger - so not cheap but they look rock solid.

Jocco - turning the suspension up to 7 didn't seem to affect the unsprung ride height but it doesn't drop so much when I sit on the bike. It really helps the cornering and the bike just feels a lot more planted through the turns. I think it is a really good interim mod until I save up for the Ohlins.

Nelly - I'm near Cambridge.

I'll get the camera out tomorrow and post some pics asap!

 

[fast blue one]

Just wondered who you got the air filter from and how much?

 

[husker]

Time for a news update - sorry about the delays

Fast blue one - I got the filter off Calsport's ebay shop - it was less than £40.

They delivered it superquick - ordered on a Saturday and it arrived Monday!

I've now installed the new pegs and have just got the Scorpion endpipe on tonight.

Cans tomorrow...and then some pics!

 

[Doorag]

Cool, can't wait to see it.

 

[husker]

OK here are some pics of the Oberon footpegs and pics of the Scorpion cans pre-bodywork installation.

The tail tidy is RG Racing. Link to my Picasa album is....

Picasa Web Albums - Simon - Yamaha mods