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The C-14, aka Kawasaki Concours-14, the new one :) => Accessories and modifications - C14/GTR 1400 => Topic started by: wroman on October 23, 2012, 12:41:39 PM

Title: installing Murph's lowering pegs
Post by: wroman on October 23, 2012, 12:41:39 PM
  I went to install the lowering pegs but could not get the brake rod to detach.  I eventually took a dremel and ground down the rod while on the bike.  I found some pics that motorcyclelarry.com had on his website to install his lowering brackets but my '12 looks a little different.  Any suggestions getting the rod out?  I need to grind a little more and I would prefer to do it off the bike.
Title: Re: installing Murph's lowering pegs
Post by: wroman on October 30, 2012, 07:38:19 AM
  Well the pegs have been installed and I used a dremmel tool and a 1/2 inch grinding wheel to shave down the brake rod with the rod still in place.  I still can take a little more off if I wanted the brake pedal position below the level of where the foot is if placed flat on peg.  As it stands there is plenty of room for the foot.  I have not spent much time with them but seem to allow a more relaxed riding position and it is really noticeable in my hips.  The foot pegs seem to be less 'in the way ' when stopping.  They seem to be a KEEPER.
Title: Re: installing Murph's lowering pegs
Post by: McJunkie on October 30, 2012, 03:07:33 PM
Not to a smart alleck, but did you loosen the locking nut?
Title: Re: installing Murph's lowering pegs
Post by: wroman on October 30, 2012, 03:56:43 PM
What locking nut?  I loosened the nut that holds the U at the one end of the rod.  On the other end is a rubber boot but did not peal that boot back. My initial frustration is with a product being sold with not good clear instructions on how to install.  If you can provide help in doing so we would all benefit.