Foot peg Help!


Eddieh93

Eddieh93

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I have brought a set of foot pegs for my MT-07, I have managed to replace the RH side peg but when I come to do the LH side the gear selector is in the way.

I'm assuming that I need to take off the gear selector just above the foot peg pivot pin. Has anyone done this and have any tip for getting the pin out?.

Also why are Yamaha good at putting half a tool set under the seat. I have done a few bits to my bike but none of the tools under the seat are adequate or the right tools for the job.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

Ed
 
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sdrio

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Just a thought, something to bear in mind when disassembling things - some of the bolts on the bike have a dab of threadlock on them when they're fitted at the factory, which may explain why they seem much harder to remove.

It might be worth checking (there will be some blue coloured gunge on the end of the bolt). It would normally suggest that the bolt is in a place where it is subject to more vibration than usual, so make sure you either reapply the threadlock stuff, or at least pay attention to tightening it back up properly and keep an eye out for it coming loose.

I found the clutch casing has 2 of the 10 or so bolts threadlocked, they're the ones that also hold the clutch cable guide, which presumably causes some vibration.
 
Eddieh93

Eddieh93

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Ye the lever bolt was thread locked so I just put a bit more on, however I have since put the bike down and need to replace the peg....doh, so got to get it back off.
 
bobh

bobh

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Tip I just picked up from PB magazine this month - use silicone sealant rather than threadlock on chassis bolts (NOT engine ones!)

Incidentally, they've been running a MT-07 as a long-term test bike (not quite their usual head-banging stuff!) and seem quite impressed, after putting a Nitron rear shock on it.
 
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nobull

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bobh said:
Tip I just picked up from PB magazine this month - use silicone sealant rather than threadlock on chassis bolts (NOT engine ones!)

Incidentally, they've been running a MT-07 as a long-term test bike (not quite their usual head-banging stuff!) and seem quite impressed, after putting a Nitron rear shock on it.
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I really wouldn't advise that, not only will it not set properly (it needs aerobic conditions to "set", threadlock needs anaerobic conditions hence its suitability for use) ie not lock well, but could actually act as a lubricant if it hasn't set. Add to that that it needs special solvents to remove it if it does set & you have a problem waiting to happen. Please guys use threadlock, I've had a crash due to mechanical failures & its not fun, and definitely not worth the price of a tube of threadlock for!
 
bobh

bobh

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Apologies for spreading bum info.

It's not something I've tried myself - it came from a guy who runs a business specialising in building track bikes, so I kind of assumed that if it worked in that environment it would be OK on the road..
 
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nobull

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Would you mind if I asked which company/guy this is Bob? I may get back into track days and/or racing this year or next, and would like to know for my own protection, if he's doing things like that I wonder what else he does? I will definitely be steering clear if/when I'm back in the market. By the way, I assumed you were meaning sanitary type silicone sealant rather than gasket sealant? If you meant gasket sealant then i'm sorry & I didn't realise that was silicone based!
And sorry if i'm sending the thread off topic guys!
 
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