Rear Sets for comfort

Not put rear sets on but I added these peg lowering brackets which have made a bit of difference. They are actually for a CBR 1100 Blackbird but fit ok with a bit of filing.

 

i too am wondering,
for me the gear change is far too high.

 

The gear change can be adjusted as can the brake pedal. I always set these up on any bike I have.

 

Didn't know that. First job tomorrow.cheers

 

No worries, just slacken the 10mm nuts on the gear change rod but be careful as one has a left hand thread. Then just twist the rod to get the lever where you want it. For the brake pedal slacken the 12mm silver nut, as you can see at the top of the second pic above, then turn the rod with the black 10mm nut up near the rubber gaiter.

 

What an easy job. Can't believe I've put up with factory settings for 4000 miles. Thanks, Yorkshireman.

 

Have replaced the standard reassess with cheap and cheerful from EBay. Well pleased to be honest. £85 delivered. Much better comfort, greater foot position options & reasonable quality. I'm happy I made the switch.

 

Looked at the cheapise myself. But reckoned at that price they must be crap... if your saying otherwise I'll have second thoughts. Which ones, or link. Did you go for
Cheers

 

The seller I used is from Hong Kong - 1729mily. Quality is very much a relative thing, but I would rate quality as good. They're not Giles or Rizoma quality, but then they're about £300 cheaper. It's a bit like the old lever debate. £20 for EBay specials or £120 for 'gorgeous' ones.

 

http://www.jaws-motorcycles.co.uk/bird2.htm
These are what I bought. Like I said they are Blackbird but fit with a bit of filing . The pegs I use are VFR 800 for the comfort of the rubber but also fit great.

 

Whilst I get the idea that saving money is a good thing, I don't get folk spending £10k on a bike, then replacing standard items with ones of inferior quality costing just a few quid.

Each to there own and all that, but I want to KNOW that my brake levers, and gear levers aren't going to simply snap during normal use, and stand a chance of still being usable after a (God forbid) crash. I do that by buying items that have been made from good material, and tested to recognised standards. i.e. CE. During my normal work activities I am always repairing/modifying items that have been manufactured from inferior materials.

Like I say, it's a personal thing, so each to their own. I'll be looking at Gilles rearsets fairly soon I think. The adjustability transformed my STR.

ATB

Bob

 

Bob

I don't appreciate either the tone nor the content of your response, for a number of reasons.

You are presumptious, my bike didnt cost £10k - it was significantly less than half of that. Secondly, Clarkey231 (the author of the thread), as far as I can see, was not aksing would YOU (Mr WasP) put (cheap) rearsets on, he actually asked if anyone had done so. I have done so and though he might appreciate my experience,

If you have the money to put £400 rearsets on your £10k bike, good for you. And, If think your £400 rearsets provide you with the comport of knowing 'they simply aren't going to snap', then again good for you. I'm sure Shakey Byrne said exactly the same about his rearsets at yesterday's BSB round. If you can afford your Giles rearsets. Passo levers and Triumph bar end mirrors, then God Bless ya. I can't and I'm assumming many others can't as well.

And given all of this, Clarkey231' in response to your original question: 'Has anybody got any experience of fitting aftermarket rear sets to a speed triple for increased leg room instead of outright performance? Here's my revised reponse, having taken into account Mr Wasp's counsel.

'Hi Clarkey231. Yes, I have fitted aftermarket rearsets, but I don't suppose your intersted. In addtion, my views, as I haven't got a large amount to lavish on my bike and haven't even got the good sense to consider my own basic safety (despitie having used, and experienced no problems, with Chinese aftermarket parts in everying from 30k miles a year touring to Clubman Road Racing), I doubt I'm qualified to respond.

PS Why not ask Mr Wasp, he seems very well informed - even though he hasn't 'fitted aftermarket rearests'!

PPS To all you guys and gals with Ebay levers, footrests etc - catch a grip!! As Dick Turpin said: 'your money or your life'.

 

Paul,

I have re read my post and as you can see, I haven't edited it in any way. I will however apologise to clarkey if I have offended him-or anyone else for that matter. Not my intention to upset anyone, but I'm not going to change my response.

That's because I don't believe there is a "tone" as you put it. There wasn't when I wrote it, and there isn't now.

So because the OP didn't ask me if I personally had fitted these rearsets, I'm not permitted an answer? I answered him well enough and honestly enough and in good faith. This is an Internet forum, (and up til now, a peaceful one) where differing opinions are shared without slighting someone's character. I was quite clear in my post that "each to their own" is a philosophy I go by.

And you are quite right, I haven't fitted aftermarket rearsets to my bike yet... I'm working 70+ hours a week to save up for them, like I did the bike. I could just work the standard 40 and buy cheaper ones. But I wouldn't have too much faith in them lasting, so I make the choice not to do that. I have fitted them to other machines tho, and been delighted with the quality and performance. And I'm old enough to realise there is more than a grain of truth in the statement "buy cheap, buy twice". I have many of those mistakes sat on shelves.

If you have fitted cheap Chinese made rearsets and other parts to your bikes and been happy with them, that is fair enough. By all means give clarkey your opinion, and allow him to read all his responses and make an informed decision. But your "mockrage" on his account is not welcomed by me. It may be the done thing on other Internet forums you use, but this one had thankfully been clear of this sort of behaviour. Up til now.

I offered a genuine and honest response to a question. There was no malice in it, and neither was there any "I can afford the best" boasting intended. Maybe I put my point across none too well, but at no point have I suggested that anyone, not least a 30k mile a year tourer and clubman road racer, has nothing to offer the forum. So get down from your high horse, explain to clarkey why you disagree, and let's get back to getting on with each other.

ATB

Bob

 

I've fitted Gilles on mine and I love them

 

Pretty smart them clarkey.

Beast of a bike that model. Looks much more aggressive than mine I think. Looks like it could start a fight in an empty house!

ATB

Bob

 

Thanks clarkey231 it is a great name isn't it ,there is a fair amount of adjustment so I would say yes but don't hold me to that !!!
The only issue I have is trying to get your foot on the side stand when seated on he bike I will be modding mine to make it easier

 

Thanks I think the bike is awesome and yes it would start a fight in an empty house !!!!