Kick start w/ Rearset???

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  • SocialAnomaly99
    • Jan 2026

    #1

    Kick start w/ Rearset???

    Whats up everybody?
    I've been looking into rearset options for my 1979 GS750. Long story short, my bike is kick start only. I took the starter out, and put my battery in its place. I'm wondering if there are any rearset options out there that will allow me to use my kicker.
    This is what Im looking at


    Do you know of any better options?

    The stock foot pegs are comfortable and all, but I don't really enjoy rubbing my feet on the ground during those hard corners.
  • slayer61

    #2
    I have to kick-start my RD400 and it's just a matter of folding the peg up out of the way to start it, and folding it back down after. Easy-Peasy!

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    • SocialAnomaly99

      #3
      An RD is a bit different then a GS though. Im wondering what sets will work for my bike.

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      • Agemax
        Forum Guru
        • Apr 2008
        • 8371
        • plymouth uk

        #4
        Originally posted by SocialAnomaly99
        An RD is a bit different then a GS though. Im wondering what sets will work for my bike.
        sets which have a fold up footrest will work for your bike.

        the rearsets in your link have a folding footrest so they should work ok
        1978 GS1085.

        Just remember, an opinion without 3.14 is just an onion!

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        • tkent02
          Forum LongTimer
          Past Site Supporter
          • Jan 2006
          • 35571
          • Near South Park

          #5
          Originally posted by SocialAnomaly99
          The stock foot pegs are comfortable and all, but I don't really enjoy rubbing my feet on the ground during those hard corners.
          Where are you putting your feet on the pegs? Put the balls of your feet on the pegs and they won't touch, Your feet just move up when the pegs hit the pavement and fold up.
          http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v5...tatesMap-1.jpg

          Life is too short to ride an L.

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          • SocialAnomaly99

            #6
            I have my feet up, but its still not a comforting feeling having my pegs move around under my feet.

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