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    Stand mounts??

    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
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    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!

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    I agree with Pete...I believe it is used in the GP800.
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    foot peg

    Quote Originally Posted by NorthofSeattle View Post
    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.

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    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

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    Oh Dear!





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    Funny - That's exactly what crossed my mind, Pete!!!
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    No I don't wanna go that far Pete
    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.......

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    foot pegs

    Quote Originally Posted by NorthofSeattle View Post
    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

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    Quote Originally Posted by NorthofSeattle View Post
    I just threw up in my mouth a little.
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    Quote Originally Posted by fwagman View Post
    Use your bum hole as a guide ....... if it's tightening, you are getting out of your comfort zone so back off.
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    Not a pretty thing is it?

    Pete

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    God no! Probably the ugliest thing made so far this century.
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    Quote Originally Posted by fwagman View Post
    Use your bum hole as a guide ....... if it's tightening, you are getting out of your comfort zone so back off.
    Quote Originally Posted by pete roper View Post
    I fart in the face of his 'Double Overhead Cam'!

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    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...


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