i was able to machine out my rear brake pedal to accept 2 roller bearings doing away with the sloppy bronze bushing . i was wondering if anybody would be into this mod i was thinking of offering a '' do it yourself kit '' if theres enough intrest , it would include the bearings spacers and drill bit to convert your brake pedal .
roller bearing rear brake pedal
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GMP
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Do you run work in a machine shop? If so we should talk. Several years ago, I designed a new pedal post and Les made up a prototype for me to try. Large separate frame mount (no through bolt) and grease fitting. Well, its still good and on my '07. Les felt it would be too expensive considering the volume of potential sales at the time. Maybe time to think about it again. I would however ask Les if he is interested first as he did spend his time on the one prototype.
Skidad,
The KTM pedal has a much larger dia "hub" area. The ball bearings you are thinking of will not work. I suspect mxdj is using needle bearings.
Skidad,
The KTM pedal has a much larger dia "hub" area. The ball bearings you are thinking of will not work. I suspect mxdj is using needle bearings.
i was also able to source out some metric articulating joints they are similar to what a KTM use to connect the master cylinder to the brake pedal ,that combined with the roller bearing pedal would would eliminate all the slop in the rear brake. ill take some pics with it on the bike when the articulating joints get here
Looks like there might be some weak spots in the pedal assembly from the machining to fit the roller bearings.
If you use the needle type bearing there will be more meat around the bearing.
GMP
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I agree with Girard. I thought about this awhile ago and abandoned it for this reason. What makes the KTM design nice is the sealed bearings stay in good shape and the pedal pivot does not get sloppy. What does wear are the heim joints though.
The stock GG pedal has little machining on the sides and the o-rings do not seal well. I think you would be better off with a tighter fitting bushing or needle bearing, better sealing, and greasable pivot. Another thing to consider is that a brake pedal is a vulnerable and somewhat consumable part. You don't want to put too much custom work into something you may snap off at any time.
The stock GG pedal has little machining on the sides and the o-rings do not seal well. I think you would be better off with a tighter fitting bushing or needle bearing, better sealing, and greasable pivot. Another thing to consider is that a brake pedal is a vulnerable and somewhat consumable part. You don't want to put too much custom work into something you may snap off at any time.
SpeedyManiac
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That's the Mecasystem brake pedal. A bunch of Slovakians had those brake pedals (and some other mecasystem parts) on their ISDE bikes. Billy and I were both drooling a little over those brake pedals. Someone (ahem, Steve and Mark) should think about importing those. I'd be in for 1 or 2.
MattR
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Meca Systems brake pedal
http://www.mecasystem.fr/produit-6142-25580100-gas-gas-ec-125-300-am-97-08-coloris-argent.html
http://www.mecasystem.fr/produit-6142-25580100-gas-gas-ec-125-300-am-97-08-coloris-argent.html
Skidad
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Group buy??
That thing is sweeeeet
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