Foot peg rubbers replaced for $6

[Kiwirider]

That time has come when the rubbers on the foot pegs have started coming apart. Not prepared to pay $6-700 for a new set just yet. Here’s what I did.
Tools:
100ft of 550 cord. Don’t skimp on this and get the real stuff.
Sharp scissors/ knife.
Lighter.
File fine tooth.
Brake cleaner and rag.

Steps are easy.
Rip off the old rubbers.
I used the file to remove the nubby bits of rubber.
Then a quick wipe with brake cleaner to get the crap off.
Started with a Clove hitch on the underside of the peg.
Tightly wrapped, careful to pack the cord tight to the previous wrap.
Finished on two half hitches. Though could finish on a clove as well. Then burn/melt the ends close to the hitch.

Will see how they fair after a bit of use. Even still. For $6 and 20mins work, I’m cool with rewrapping every 6 months or so.
I think it looks pretty good too.

Update: Took it out and did about 250 miles the other day. Cord is still tight and looks clean. I actually prefer this now to the factory rubbers. My feet would always start to slip outwards on the pegs. Now they stay right where I put them. When it comes to replacing them I might get a bit experimental with that wrapping method and see what I can come up with.

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[PacoPetty]

I like it!

 

[Mickeetwo]

Looks good Dean.....you need to come back to Texarkana and will give those footpegs a workout. See how they'll hold up.

 

[cdogg556]

Looks good but I think the radiator hose is a better option, just my opinion though

 

[HMAN]

Thats thinking outside the box! Love it. I'd be interested in knowing how long they will last. Paracord is a useful item.

 

[Nukeranger]

I'm thinking of giving this a try on my shift lever but I'll whip it.

Then again, if I go to the hardware store/autoparts, then it'll be rubber.

 

[HMAN]

I'm thinking of giving this a try on my shift lever but I'll whip it.

Then again, if I go to the hardware store/autoparts, then it'll be rubber.

Whip it, whip it good.....

 

[TapioK]

Hehehehe I was just about to post how to make a proper whipping

 

[SEAL-rider]

A drop of epoxy on the finishing hitch will keep things tight for a long time. Superglue might work but will break down more quickly.

 

[JoeHawkins]

I like this idea a lot. But I’d gut the cord so it lays flat and maybe it can be braided in two colors! Ohhh the ideas I get from this!

 

[Nukeranger]

I already have some black and red paracord but realistically I don't want to draw attention to the pegs.

 

[Cruz Dog]

Looks good I’m about to do my grips like that except was thinking of using leather.

 

[Kiwirider]

View attachment 59407
The picture shows a neat way to hide both ends and still keep it secure. It's called whipping

Good idea. I’d forgotten about that method. Used to to that for wrapping handles.


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[Kiwirider]

Looks good Dean.....you need to come back to Texarkana and will give those footpegs a workout. See how they'll hold up.

Yea mate, for sure. Be good to see ya!! I’ve finally gotten all the known kinks out of it. Only taken 7 years of owning it lol.


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[Mickeetwo]

Yea mate, for sure. Be good to see ya!! I’ve finally gotten all the known kinks out of it. Only taken 7 years of owning it lol.


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[SEAL-rider]

 

[awg]

Good job.

 

[Kiwirider]

Updated above after 250 miles.

 

[Jersey Big Mike]

Looks good but I think the radiator hose is a better option, just my opinion though

I like the radiator hose just so you can look at a HD rider and go, yeah changed the radiator hose on my air cooled bike today! They look like a deer in the headlights or someone trying to figure out where to put the blinker fluid!

Still looking for a happy fix for the grips -- used some self fusing silicone tape and like the feel but it only last a couple of months at best. Maybe some flexseal tape might do the job!

 

[what?]

I like the radiator hose just so you can look at a HD rider and go, yeah changed the radiator hose on my air cooled bike today! They look like a deer in the headlights or someone trying to figure out where to put the blinker fluid!

Still looking for a happy fix for the grips -- used some self fusing silicone tape and like the feel but it only last a couple of months at best. Maybe some flexseal tape might do the job!

maybe you could pitch that idea to that guy from Flexseal and get a spot in his next infomercial. Hah.