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11. Pegs, Boards (Back to Topics)

Board Relocation Flip-Out Pegs Forward Controls Passenger Pegs/Boards Spark-Makers

Passenger Peg/Boards (updated 10/13/11)
1. Least expensive passenger boards - JC Whitney
  
  http://www.jcwhitney.com/autoparts/Product/showCustom-0/Pr-p_Product.CATENTRY_ID:2002556/c-
  
  10111/Nty-1/p-2002556/Ntx-mode+matchallpartial/N-10111/tf-Browse/s-10101/Ntk-AllTextSearchGroup?Ntt=passenger
2. Passenger Peg/Board Relocation (updated 08/26/07)
  
  Products:
  
  Passenger Comfort Foot peg Relocator: http://www.waynesvillecycle.com/footpeg_extensions.htm
  
  Passenger Footpeg Relocator: http://store.valueaccessories.net/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=1730
  
  Flip the stock brackets side to side:
  
  From the Forum: - I took my stock mounts and swapped them side to side, you have to use a 1" spacer to move them out so they clear the boomerang but this moves them forward a couple inches easy. I had to do this so I can carry a passenger when I have the bags on.
  
  Drill & Relocate:
  
  SilverBack: Any peg or board that attaches to the stock passenger peg holes in the frame can be relocated down and forward - varying amounts depending on the peg/board and your pipes. Remove the peg/boards where they bolt to the frame and check to see if you have enough clearance - pipes and other body parts. Check by placing the mounts, with boards/pegs attached, on various points of the boomerang and check clearance - be sure to do both sides as the clearances vary and you do want the boards the same height on both sides.
  
  If you get satisfactory relocation distance, and clear parts and pipes, then you can mark and drill two holes per side and use through bolts with washers, lock washers and nylox nuts to secure the mounts in the new location. Note, the boomerang appears to be solid cast metal, but it is in fact a formed, hollow piece, so you will drill through into the center and need to continue drilling out the other side.
  
  I did this with a set of Barons Offset Pass. Boards - which by them selves gave some relief from stiff knees and long legs. I wanted my wife to have even more room, and used the above approach to move the boards down by almost 3 inches and about the same forward. I was able to use some chrome bolts that Barons had included with the original kit - they were for use on a roadie. Note: In the pix you can see the stock peg mounting bolts, behind the relocated boards.. See my setup in the pix below - click the pix for larger view.
Forward Controls
Board Relocation (Front)
1. Forward Controls - Shorten (vs Extend) (updated 05/14/11)
  
  From 04Brain on the forum:
  
  Well, thought I would post for anyone under 6 ft. tall. If you are over that, this post is probably useless..
  
  One thing that I have always disliked about my bike (custom) was the factory foot controls. Forward controls look so much nicer but just don't fit me. I changed the pegs and shaved all the extra junk off of them but still no...
  
  sooooo... I decided to take a set of forward controls and make them fit. You can't just move forward controls back, they have to be moved out as well. I made a set of 2" spacers (black) and a set of 5/8" spacers (chrome). I had a set of control extensions and just turned them backwards and used the spacers to move them out 2" from the frame and then the chrome spacers to move the forward controls out 5/8" from the reverse extensions to clear the bolts. You have to cut the shifter linkage and re tap it for it to work properly. That's about it. This moved the controls 2-3" forward from stock and about 2" higher. These are only 1/2" wider than my old controls with Kury pegs on.
  
  The controls definitely look better way up there by the down tubes but this isn't bad considering. Just thought I'd share and maybe there's some other short guys that might be interested in this mod.
  
  Thread link, with pix: http://forums.delphiforums.com/yamaha1100/messages?msg=52523.1
2. DIY Floor Board Relocation (updated 02/18/09)
  
  To do it yourself, you will need to know:
  
  From cruzmystar: Shifter side rod is 6mmx1 and brake side rod is 8mmx1.25. Also don't forget that the shifter side is right hand thread on one end and left hand thread on the other. Making your own extensions? it's pretty easy.
  
  From vstardanny: My Extensions - work with Yamaha Big Bars (and others?)
  
       Thread: http://forums.delphiforums.com/yamaha1100/messages?msg=39901.1
  
       Pattern:
  
         click for bigger picture
  
  Relocation kit use With Lindby Crash Bars - TxStar13 - Forum Thread
  
  Beezer Chris, ISRA # 6408 - DYI Floorboard Extensions with Yamaha Crash Bars
  
  Pierre Bellehumeur - DIY Floorboard Relocation with Crash Bars
3. Vendors: (updated 04/01/12)
  
  the_extension_depot - http://www.theextensiondepot.com/vstar_1100.htm
  
       Silverback - good quality, nice looking, good price, low shipping - I got the 5 inch extensions, love them
  
  SexyGramps: http://www.sxygramps.com/yamaha/vstar1100/controle_extensions/vster1100extensions.htm (revised link)
  
        Clunky looking - but good price
  
  Cycle Foray -- www.CycleForay.com - Steve Schneider     NOTE: Steve's site is off-line while he relocates - Click Here to get Instruction sheet
  
  Motorcycle Enhancements -- http://motorcycleenhancements.com
  
        Very nice looking, pricey, shipping from Canada is high
4. Replacement Rods (updated 10/03/08)
  
  Thread on sources for replacement shift rods - http://forums.delphiforums.com/yamaha1100/messages?msg=37393.1
Flip Out Pegs (updated 07/30/07)

BikerBrackets.com Cruiser Kick-Out Pegs more pix: http://bikerbrackets.com/ckoppics.htm

Discussion Thread on the Forum
Spark-Makers (Updated 08/03/09)

How to: http://www.gadgetjq.com/sparks.htm

Thread on forum: http://forums.delphiforums.com/yamaha1100/messages?msg=35762.1

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