Improving ergonomics

[vadimg]

I was wondering if anyone here had any experience with this:

I'm trying to improve the ergos on my 1980 GS1000G. Besides the fit, I'm very happy with everything on the bike. What I do is once I get up to highway speeds, I actually use the passenger pegs.. I get a lot more room and the more leaned over position is comfortable for me. I've seen threads about people putting rearsets on their GSes, however that ends up being several hundred dollars, and requires access to welding equipment. I would like to do this as cheaply and easily as possible.

I do not currently have access to any welding equipment, however, that will probably be a necessity so I will see what I can do about that. Anyway, does anyone have any ideas on the cheapest way to relocate controls to the rear pegs? Any source of aftermarket shift rod extenders, etc.?

There's actually another mounting hole on the frame near the R side passenger peg.. I'm not sure what the purpose of it is? But if I could get a differently shaped rear brake pedal, I might be able to mount it there. Then, just for the left side, I would need to weld something to the frame to mount a shifter to. Or I suppose I could remove the L front peg and mount the shift lever backwards. However, I'd rather not have to get used to shifting in reverse... Any ideas?

 

[doctorgonzo]

"There's actually another mounting hole on the frame near the R side passenger peg.. I'm not sure what the purpose of it is?"

You shove a screwdriver through it to lock the rear wheel in a position off the ground for removal.

 

[vadimg]

Ok, that wouldn't work then. Does anyone sell rearsets that could bolt to the mounting holes for the passenger pegs? Or other Suzuki parts that I might be able to find on ebay? I'd probably be willing to buy those, if it means I didn't need to weld a bracket to the frame. All I really need is a place to mount a shift and brake lever, and extension rod/brake actuator to hook them up.

 

[1978GS1000custom]

i use these. they still make them for the old gs bikes. http://www.tarozzipaolo.com/indexnet.htm

 

[posplayr]

us supplier (with prices) for same

http://www.fastfromthepast.com/servlet/the-Rearsets/Categories

 

[vadimg]

http://www.fastfromthepast.com/servlet/the-209/Rearsets--Fixed-Knurled/Detail

So something like that would mount to the bolts for the passenger pegs, allowing me to replace them?

 

[1978GS1000custom]

yeeeee, no. they move the front pegs back like the track racers do. you keep your pass pegs. look at posplayrs bike above, kinda like that. also do a google search on rear sets and youll get the idea.

 

[vadimg]

Right, I know how rearsets usually work. I'm concerned that won't give me enough clearance though. The seat-peg distance is very short for me, whereas the seat-passenger peg distance is a lot more comfortable. I'm gonna go look at the passenger pegs to see if they mount up the same way that the rider pegs do. However, I'm concerned about the reach of the shift extension rod and the brake actuator.

 

[1978GS1000custom]

i am 6'6" tall with a similar bike as yours and i have plenty of clearance, you could go to the Suzuki dealer and hop on a new gsxr and get a idea on the feel of rear sets before to buy them. i used to ride with my feet on the pass pegs on my old 82 gs1100l until a car ran out in front of me. now i keep my feet where they belong. a good set of rear sets will amaze you on how much they change your riding position.

 

[vadimg]

Right, that's why I want to fix the ergonomics, I don't feel safe with my feet away from the controls. I'm 6'5" with a 36" inseam. Are you using these rearsets on your bike?

 

[1978GS1000custom]

yes i am. i now use them on my gs1000 and my gs1000custom. i just ordered a set for my 831100e. once i got a set on it didnt feel right riding the other bikes without them. mid controls have there advantages but for long or short rides the rear sets are alot more comfortable.

 

[vadimg]

And they just bolt on? By the way, thank you very much for the information and quick replies.

 

[doctorgonzo]

I'm gonna go look at the passenger pegs to see if they mount up the same way that the rider pegs do


They don't.

 

[rputney01]

us supplier (with prices) for same

http://www.fastfromthepast.com/servlet/the-Rearsets/Categories

Tarozzi's will run about $250 to $300 unless you can find a used set. They are nice quality though. I had a dealer mechanic tell me that a set could be fabricated from standard Honda parts for a GS 1000, but he didn't say how. Maybe someone here will know about that.

 

[vadimg]

Just got the rearsets today. Unfortunately, they don't fit. Seems like the Tarozzi rearset for 1978-1980 GS1000 is not inclusive of the GS 1000 G. Now I have to try to return them without paying the 20% restocking fee. Any options for the "G"?

 

[rputney01]

Just got the rearsets today. Unfortunately, they don't fit. Seems like the Tarozzi rearset for 1978-1980 GS1000 is not inclusive of the GS 1000 G. Now I have to try to return them without paying the 20% restocking fee. Any options for the "G"?

Where did you get them from? I got mine from Fastfromthepast. Jim is a good guy and will work with you to get parts that fit. From my experience, working the the Italian factory is a bit of a challenge. The parts shown on their parts diagrams don't always look like that in real life. I have an "S" and ended up sending Jim my OEM brake arm so that he could fit it. To his credit, he did so. I also needed an arm for the shifter side that did not come with the kit and he supplied that at no cost. If you ordered from him, he will make it right with you. He is one of the better aftermarket distributors I've worked with.

I wouldn't give up yet. If the peg mounts fit your frame, they probably have the other parts needed to fit your bike, but you will likely have to do some extra homework to get everything together.

Good luck.

Bob

 

[Guest]

Or, try a windshield. Even small ones reduce wind pressure immensely, and make sitting upright comfortable. I'm partial to shields made by National Cycle.

 

[vadimg]

The problem is that the peg mounts don't fit, the swingarm gets in the way. I would have to fabricate a mounting plate, which is the whole reason I bought the Tarozzi set in the first place.

 

[rputney01]

The problem is that the peg mounts don't fit, the swingarm gets in the way. I would have to fabricate a mounting plate, which is the whole reason I bought the Tarozzi set in the first place.

Well now, that is clearly a different issue than the one I had. I don't know how much difference there is between frame mounting points for different models. Others on this board are far more informed about that than I am. Can you post a pic of your OEM set-up? That might stimulate some ideas from others.