GT1000 footpegs

**Mike1000** · 06 Sep 08, 05:57 PM

Hi guys. I'm planning to buy a GT1000. I'm putting higher handlebars on and wonder if you can lower the foot pegs a touch to accommodate long legs. Anyone?

**shivertown1** · 06 Sep 08, 10:59 PM

Here you go Foot Peg Lowering Kit. Wild Hair Accessories. Motorcycle Accessories & Aftermarket European Parts.

**Kes** · 07 Sep 08, 08:36 AM

I have some lowering brackets that came with my Paul Smart. You can have them for the postage if you like, just PM me your address.

**Mike1000** · 08 Sep 08, 03:29 AM

Kes You are great. I am finalizing the purchase on Wednesday. I live in Canada and I'll get the info to you as necessary. I assume the Paul Smarts pegs fit a 2007 GT 1000. Hate to waste your time. By the way, I'm just learning my way around this website so is this the way I contact you?

Also, the bike I'm getting is a 2007 whereas I thought it was 2008. Are they identical? Is there anything in the 2007 line I need to worry about?

Mke

**Mike1000** · 08 Sep 08, 03:32 AM

Thanks for the info on the pegs.

Since I've got you on the line, is there a different between the 2007 and 2008 GT1000? Is the 2009 expected to be any different? I'm talking functional improvements, reliability, recalls etc.

**Kes** · 08 Sep 08, 08:57 AM

Mike, as far as I'm aware there were no differences between the '07 - 08 GT1000's (and no recalls) the peg height adjusters will fit fine. As for reliability, one of the best things about this bike is that the engine has been developed and fine tuned from as far back as 1980! and being an air cooled and a fairly unstressed engine anyway, they're about as reliable as you can get, although regular servicing (especially belts) is obviously important. To PM me your address, click on my user name, then click "send private message to Kes" and leave a message on my profile page. One more thing. On the Paul smart, you can take out two spacers and raise the handlebars (clip-ons) by an inch or so - this may be only an option with the ohlins forks, but it certainly helps the wrists on long rides.

**DarrenR** · 10 Sep 08, 06:19 PM

I have had my biposto since march, ridden it to France, through driving rain.
even used it to comute two days in rain last week,
seen 125 deg in traffic in Honfluer

I've done 3500 mls hasn't missed a beat. (oh oh thats f****d it)

Darren

**triumph5ta** · 11 Sep 08, 11:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike1000

. I am finalizing the purchase on Wednesday....

...Also, the bike I'm getting is a 2007 whereas I thought it was 2008. Are they identical? Is there anything in the 2007 line I need to worry about?

Mke

Hi Mike, did you pick the bike up? How do you like it?
I have had mine since 2006. There have been no changes to the GT1000 other than colour schemes since then.
I have now done just over 9000 miles with no trouble. Two oil changes and one replacement rear tyre.
Adam.

**Mike1000** · 13 Sep 08, 05:42 AM

I bought it! Sex on wheels. No need to lower pegs. I like the riding position and canceled my order for higher bars and windshield. Definitely going for the 14T countershaft sprocket.

**shivertown1** · 13 Sep 08, 07:42 AM

Enjoy the ride!