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Old 04-12-2015, 12:24 PM
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So I am looking for ideas a bout possible add on to my foot pegs so i don't have to replace them. i tend to grind my pegs when i'm turning and they are getting pretty worn and at a fast pace.

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If it worries you, don't take the corners so hot. Otherwise buy some replacement pegs when the time comes.

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Old 04-12-2015, 12:38 PM
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Most riders have ground marks on their pegs, nothing to be concerned about unless it bothers you. At some point you will reach a point they will not touch anymore and you will think nothing of it. Other than that you can always replace them with shorter pegs.
 
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Taller suspension.
 
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It's probably happened to most of us at one time or another and it's all a part of riding. If it bothers you so much than don't lean into the corner so much, problem solved.
 
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HMMMM, you like living on the edge grinding your pegs that hard.
 
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Originally Posted by XFXDX
Taller suspension.
Yup!

You will probably find, if you check sag at forks and rear shocks, that your forks are settling too much when you sit on your bike. Simply setting sag correct will probably lift the front of the bike 1/2" or so. At the rear simply throw away the stock shocks and get a decent pair, with which you can set sag correctly. That will achieve two things: lift the bike a little, to reduce the risk of touching down; reduce compression of the rear shocks while cornering.
 
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Originally Posted by grbrown
Yup!

You will probably find, if you check sag at forks and rear shocks, that your forks are settling too much when you sit on your bike. Simply setting sag correct will probably lift the front of the bike 1/2" or so. At the rear simply throw away the stock shocks and get a decent pair, with which you can set sag correctly. That will achieve two things: lift the bike a little, to reduce the risk of touching down; reduce compression of the rear shocks while cornering.
Thanks for the information i will look into getting some aftermarket shocks and re adjusting my sag to give me a little more clearance. and to most of the other comments I don't mind the dragging and understand that i will have to replace the pegs eventually i was just exploring options to slow down the wear and tear.
 
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Drag a knee and you won't scrape pegs
 
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