View Full Version : Two Questions: Foot Pegs / Extra Helmet
Nutterhead
08-22-2010, 04:15 PM
Hello all! you all have been such great help to me being a newbie. I was wondering if it was possible / has anyone swapped out the small foot pegs on the GZ for somthing a little bigger?
Also I know there are some, for lack a of a better word, prongs under the seat to store your helmet when not riding, but what if you need / want to carry an extra helmet with you? It doesn't seem to me that it would be a good idea to hang one under the seat while driving.
Water Warrior 2
08-22-2010, 04:31 PM
You can get a net at most dealers that will allow you to hold the helmet on the rear seat. Simple and effective.
blaine
08-22-2010, 05:19 PM
Hello all! you all have been such great help to me being a newbie. I was wondering if it was possible / has anyone swapped out the small foot pegs on the GZ for something a little bigger?
There are a lot of aftermarket pegs that will fit with little or no modification,I had "Harley" style pegs & stirups on mine.I had to drill out holes slightly.There are even some floor boards that will fit the G.Z.
:2tup: :roll:
ncff07
08-22-2010, 08:51 PM
Walmart has those cargo nets too. I've got a back pack strapped to my sissy bar to carry stuff for now. I saw a back pack type sissy bar bag I'm going to get. It has a pocket to slip over the back rest with buckles on the front to tighten it up plus you can use it as a back with too if wanted and can use a hydration pack in it somehow.
Sarris
08-22-2010, 09:48 PM
From my previous post regarding larger footpegs.
I use Kuryakyn Dually pegs.
http://www.kuryakyn.com/index.cfm/go/Ho ... /IMID/3809 (http://www.kuryakyn.com/index.cfm/go/Home.ProductDetail/IMID/3809)
They provide a lot of rubber under foot and are virtually vibration free. Plus they are a heck of a lot bigger than standard footpegs & provide excellent foot support, although not quite as good as floorboards
I also use their ISO grips without the bar end weights. Both are very comfy and I have no vibration issues. I used the footpeg mounts from the Marauder 800 and had to slightly enlarge the frame holes for the larger mounting bolts. No biggie.
:)
Viirin
08-22-2010, 11:49 PM
i stick my helmet on the sissy bar and stick a bicycle lock through it - the helmet would probably stay on no problem without the bike lock it fits so snugly - do you have a sissy bar on your gz?
Orpheus
09-02-2010, 02:26 AM
Search my posts. I've got driver and passenger floorboards on mine. They take a little while to install (the first time), but they're freaking awesome.
Nutterhead
09-02-2010, 11:51 AM
i stick my helmet on the sissy bar and stick a bicycle lock through it - the helmet would probably stay on no problem without the bike lock it fits so snugly - do you have a sissy bar on your gz?
I do not have one ... Yet ... my bike didn't even have a back seat when i bought it .... i have since bought one ... new pegs will be my next purchase then a sissy bar hopefully
music man
09-02-2010, 03:32 PM
Walmart has those cargo nets too. I've got a back pack strapped to my sissy bar to carry stuff for now. I saw a back pack type sissy bar bag I'm going to get. It has a pocket to slip over the back rest with buckles on the front to tighten it up plus you can use it as a back with too if wanted and can use a hydration pack in it somehow.
Was the bag you saw at wal-mart too, cause if it was I already have one of those, it is the best bargain out there if you already have a sissy bar. It holds a ton, and it is fairly solid for a 30 bag. and it doubles as a backpack so you can take it with you when you leave your bike, and if you want to go camping or something you can use it for that too :2tup: .
ncff07
09-02-2010, 09:31 PM
Walmart has those cargo nets too. I've got a back pack strapped to my sissy bar to carry stuff for now. I saw a back pack type sissy bar bag I'm going to get. It has a pocket to slip over the back rest with buckles on the front to tighten it up plus you can use it as a back with too if wanted and can use a hydration pack in it somehow.
Was the bag you saw at wal-mart too, cause if it was I already have one of those, it is the best bargain out there if you already have a sissy bar. It holds a ton, and it is fairly solid for a 30 bag. and it doubles as a backpack so you can take it with you when you leave your bike, and if you want to go camping or something you can use it for that too :2tup: .
Yup thats the one at Walmart right under the cargo nets and next to the leather fork bags. Ive looked at them every time I go to Walmart thinking about getting one. After your recommendation I think I'll go and pick one up this weekend.
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