Footpeg plates, a quick heads up

[Advwannabe]

Back when I first got Tigger in 2006 I failed to notice that the T40 screws holding the footpeg bolts to the frame and the centerstand mounting bolts had worked themselves loose. One day I got Tigger hauled part of the way onto the centerstand, the allen key functioning as the end stop came loose and the whole assembly collapsed in a heap. Not fun.

Later when I joined this forum I learned that I was not the only one to have this happen. Despite assembling the whole shebang with locktite they eventually worked loose again, thankfully without the same consequences.

Anyway we are off on a long ride this weekend and while giving the bike a once over found the bolts loose again.

This doesn't seem to be a high vibration area. I've fitted Mustangs metal pegs and don't seem to have issues with vibes so the whole thing is a bit of a mystery.

Has anyone experienced this, found a solution and wants to share?

[Mustang]

safety wire the bolt heads like a race bike or aircraft if done correctly there is no way in hell they can work loose until you physically cut the wire
it will require drilling the bolt heads

http://www.whizwheels.com/Tips/safetywiring.html (http://www.whizwheels.com/Tips/safetywiring.html)

http://www.mcraracing.com/wire.htm (http://www.mcraracing.com/wire.htm)

http://robrobinette.com/safety_wire.htm (http://robrobinette.com/safety_wire.htm)

[jphish]

Yeah - ditto on my 06. Had them decide to unscrew while riding the bike home from purchase. Backed the screws with nylok nuts - so far so good. Drilling & safety wire probably more permanent / durable solution tho.

[JasonS]

My 06 had the same issue.....

it is one of those "this just shouldn't be happening" things that should result in a safety recall... having a peg fall off can be a serious issue... not bike should be made in such a way that vibrations, which are prevalent on a MC, can result in a factory screw/bolt backing out.

The tamper proof screws on my ST backed out... lost one and nearly had the ignition fall out... lol

[NKL]

my 06 has been fine done 19k and 7k of that by me. But I will keepan eye on them.
On another centre stand issue, mine seems to sit too far down and touches down before the foot pegs, is that the same on others?

[Advwannabe]

my 06 has been fine done 19k and 7k of that by me. But I will keepan eye on them.
On another centre stand issue, mine seems to sit too far down and touches down before the foot pegs, is that the same on others?

Hey NKL,

Are you fully loaded when the stand touches down? My pegs skim the road first unloaded, with a pillion and especially hitting a bump cranked over the center stand grounds first.

Have some people sit on the bike while you watch, even with the suspension set up well the frame will rotate a little towards the rear under compression.

Apart from that something may be fouling the stand preventing it from tucking up all the way.

Thanks Mustang, all, looks like it happens and lockwiring is the way to go.

CHeers

[NKL]

Thanks for the reply,
Yep fully loaded, nearly had me off on the way back from scotland last year, over a crest into a hollow whilst banked over, was bit of a shock!!.
Replaced the standard shock now so hopefully wont be so bad now, or I might grind the stops a bit to get it up further, at least I know its not just mine.

[delecti]

Hi,
I have had the same prob, on my 06, no offence stang but wouldnt it look better with nyloc nuts on the inside than wired up at the front easier as well!

I agree that it is a safety issue.

Mark
silver 06 tigre

[Mustang]

yeah but with the safety wire you have that cool race bike look  :roll:  

nyloc nuts are probably fine ..safety wired is guaranteed to never come loose if done correctly

[delecti]

thats new a tiger with braces! :shock: