how to remove stock footpeg

[edgelett]

So i munted my rear brake pedal, and a kind soul sent me a whole replacement rearset (yay!).
but they removed the footpeg, which means I need to swap mine off my old rearset and on to the new one (boo)

We can't work out how to remove it.
any tips?
I need to retain all the bits for the new rearset.

Cheers!

 

[Max Kool]

A sharp thin tool to get under that silly spring clip (and reading glasses). It’s like a mini key-ring.

 

[Charliemurphay]

What max said. I used a dental pick to work it out of its groove. Then the pin slides out.

 

[cupcake_mike]

I've found that cussing helps immensely.

 

[Ultratoad]

What max said. I used a dental pick to work it out of its groove. Then the pin slides out.

Dental pick is the tool of choice.... Bought a whole set off of eBay for cheap.... They come in handy for all kinds of things....

 

[mark.lb]

Need to consult Viking06 - He is a dentist!

 

[edgelett]

Thanks all - will get on it after work.

 

[K9F]

So i munted.........We can't work out how to remove it.
any tips?


Cheers!

Did chuckle....not a good idea working on the bike under the influence of drugs or alcohol. No wonder you couldn't work out how to remove it. If you have the misfortune of dropping it again and damage any of the paneling you know where to come!

munted
[ˈmʌntɪd]

ADJECTIVE

1. BRITISH
   AUSTRALIAN
   NEW ZEALAND
   informal
   under the influence or alcohol or drugs.
   "they have constant issues with drivers turning up munted"
   synonyms:
   intoxicated · inebriated · drunken · befuddled · incapable · tipsy ·

 

[edgelett]

haha yeah also a phrase used here to describe when something is fucked.
'looks munted to me'

 

[edgelett]

All fixed

 

[Viking06]

Need to consult Viking06 - He is a dentist!

Only saw this now ;-)
And yes I have dozens of those picks

 

[donlycan]

I destroyed the spring clips when removing them, went to the hardware store and purchased c-clips for 13 cents Much better arrangement!!

 

[Trojan Thunder]

When I put the Wunderkind footpegs on they came with new Circlips, it was easy to get the old,stupid, wire clips off with a pick and pliers as I could destroy them, it was therapeutic

 

[mtFTRnh]

CharlieM- Can you tell me what suze c-clips you purchased?

 

[mtFTRnh]

I destroyed the spring clips when removing them, went to the hardware store and purchased c-clips for 13 cents Much better arrangement!!

What size did you buy?

 

[Deleted member 706]

I've found that cussing helps immensely.

Does it help with the job, or just with the mental health aspect of the job?

 

[donlycan]

Invaluable!

 

[Melly]

Question for you guys . the spring that's in the foot peg ? I took the foot pegs off and i can see where the spring locates in the the Foot peg hanger frame but cant see where it fits in the foot peg itself . after reinstalling the foot peg it now wants to lift up and not sit flat anyone able to give some advice please

 

[acrws]

Hey it’s been a minute since this thread, but just wanted to hop on and say THANK YOU for the dental tools tip. I had been putting off installing my RSD foot pegs for months because every time I tried to fiddle with the retaining ring (or “demon hell clip” as I saw another thread accurately call it), I just came away with sore fingers and a bad temper.

Dental tools also helped me keep the damn stupid spring in place during reinstall (although using them this way bent the hell out of one, be warned). Would it have killed them to have machined a slight channel for the spring end into the foot pegs? Cripes.

 

[Mckid4]

I know it was asked but not answered. Does anyone know the size c clip to use on the foot peg pins?