Sometimes I want to take a passenger with my XU 2013 for short distances,
and it is getting really uncomfortable when the put their feet behind my heels ;-)
... so I need passenger footpegs.
Now I saw there are some official for FX2014+:
http://www.zeromotorcycles.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=15_2&products_id=210but the XU 2013 has a slight different frame and no threads for them.
So I decided to add some myself, maybe using the FX ones, but cannot decide what is the best solution:
1) Position of passenger footpegs:
Has anyone experience with the FX footbegs and mabye suggest another position ?
Since Zeros has no exhaust pipe, it would be save to place them closer to the frame,
maybe I can additional use them for mounting an flat pipe from them to the top case holder,
so I can mount side bags (or charger) as an option.
+ more tight and not so disturbing
- more dangerous for getting the feet in the wheels (dirt and loose clothes).
Since XU is a little lower than FX, maybe they should be placed lower:
+ more comfortable for passenger
- less space for drivers foot to the rear.
I have seen also some of them on the Swing-arm, which could be easier to install with bolt and nuts,
But I suspect this can be dangerous for extreme tild.
( What is the maximum declination which should be considered for bikes like XU ? )
b) Mounting
Cutting threads in the frame:
+ easier to achieve and more secure mounting
- weaken the frame
clamp on the frame (with self made aluminium clamps where I cut the threads).
+ does not alter the bike and weaken the frame
- more work and not so eye candy and doesn't look official gear ;-)
(Since I have to list them officially in my certificate)
Weling additional aluminium parts to the frame for mounting
- I cannot weld aluminium.
+ strengthen the frame (if done well maybe)
Any suggesitons ?
I am really undecided if additional threads in the frame are wise or is there enough space ?
winfried
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