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NorthofSeattle
07-19-2009, 02:46 AM
Question??
Next to the oil filter near bottom of the bike there is two holes that go thru, the front engine section. One hole has rubber cover. What are they for??
Why I am asking... is that I am wondering if it's possiable to modify and install foot boards or foot peg rest for the long haul trips.

Thanks for any input or thoughts
North
pete roper
07-19-2009, 06:07 AM
My guess, (Without going out for a look at mine 'cos it's bloody freezing out there and I haven't got boots on!) is that they are an engine mounting lug for when the motor is used in a scooter or some other machine.

From memory the 'ole would be a bit low for mounting pegs if you wanted to ever go around a corner!

Pete
SilverFoxUno
07-19-2009, 11:35 AM
I agree with Pete...I believe it is used in the GP800.
PAPASMURF
07-19-2009, 01:57 PM
Question??
Next to the oil filter near bottom of the bike there is two holes that go thru, the front engine section. One hole has rubber cover. What are they for??
Why I am asking... is that I am wondering if it's possiable to modify and install foot boards or foot peg rest for the long haul trips.

Thanks for any input or thoughts
North

I am having footpegs added to my mana this week thru the hole at the front of the eng.
NorthofSeattle
07-20-2009, 01:26 AM
Really cool I am not the only one thinking about it.
Are you going straight out the bike or come up abit when you reach the outer edge of the motor ?
I put a long bolt straight thru it to check the clearance. I wouldn't extend outward pass where the stock pegs are at.
Left foot placement might be tricky for this modification.
More Bulky on that side of the bike, I had to pivot my left foot around that casing.
What's your idea/plan ?
NORTH
pete roper
07-20-2009, 05:41 AM
Oh Dear!

http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/dictionary/photos/ApeHangers.jpg

:cathat:

Pete
SilverFoxUno
07-20-2009, 12:48 PM
Funny - That's exactly what crossed my mind, Pete!!!
NorthofSeattle
07-21-2009, 10:19 AM
No I don't wanna go that far Pete :happy:
I have been taking long distance road trips lately.
And at 6'2 and long legged I am cramped a bit. Short trips and commute to is fine.
I don't want to replace the whole bike to stretch the old legs and get this slow pig.......
http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/03/08dn-01_hi_05.jpg
PAPASMURF
07-21-2009, 05:18 PM
Really cool I am not the only one thinking about it.
Are you going straight out the bike or come up abit when you reach the outer edge of the motor ?
I put a long bolt straight thru it to check the clearance. I wouldn't extend outward pass where the stock pegs are at.
Left foot placement might be tricky for this modification.
More Bulky on that side of the bike, I had to pivot my left foot around that casing.
What's your idea/plan ?
NORTH
we are not quit sure , my dealer is working on this and hope to have a solution by the middle of next week. doesn't want it to interfer with changing the oil filter. will let you know when I see it & try it out
abouc
07-21-2009, 07:21 PM
http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/03/08dn-01_hi_05.jpg

I just threw up in my mouth a little.
pete roper
07-21-2009, 09:10 PM
Not a pretty thing is it?

Pete
abouc
07-21-2009, 09:21 PM
God no! Probably the ugliest thing made so far this century.
alfamoi
07-23-2009, 06:47 PM
I've got R&G frame sliders on my bike. It's not exactly what we talk about here, but when I do a long run, it's great for change the position of my legs and my back. It's just a pity that the air filter is a little bit in the way...

http://img188.imageshack.us/img188/1783/06042009542.jpg