Modding (see cutting) Stock Peg Carriers

[metallimonster]

So I've pretty much eliminated the idea of buying rearsets because I just don't see spending the money on them.

However I would like to cut off the passenger portion of the stock ones and then powder coat everything.  I never use the passenger pegs and really don't want to have a passenger on the back anyways. I was thinking if I cut them off right past the rider pegs it would pretty cool.

Has anyone done this and have pics?

[dropstharockalot]

+1.

I've had the same thought and would like to see how it worked out.

[COP TZR]

So I've pretty much eliminated the idea of buying rearsets because I just don't see spending the money on them.

However I would like to cut off the passenger portion of the stock ones and then powder coat everything.  I never use the passenger pegs and really don't want to have a passenger on the back anyways. I was thinking if I cut them off right past the rider pegs it would pretty cool.

Has anyone done this and have pics?

I dont have pics as of yet, but many people including myself have modded them in different ways.  Do a search and you may find something.  I myself only cut the "tab" behind the passenger peg.  Found it a little obtrusive.   I kept the peg mount for that "just in case" moment when you may need to ride 2up. and for resale purposes.  Others have cut/grinded around the exhaust mount bolt, smoothed out and paint/powder coat.  Some have also even cut either upper or lower cross brace which goes towards the forward part of the peg carriers.

[metallimonster]

I tried about 5 or 6 different searches and came up with nothing.

What should I search for?

I'll be getting a used set to cut up so I'll have a set of stock ones too.

I'll be cutting right behind the exhaust mount.   I think it will look good with my high mounts.

[COP TZR]

I tried about 5 or 6 different searches and came up with nothing.

What should I search for?

I'll be getting a used set to cut up so I'll have a set of stock ones too.

I'll be cutting right behind the exhaust mount.   I think it will look good with my high mounts.

When I get home tonight I will put up pics of the different ways to mod them.  I honestly cant remember how I searched them.  I think I even started a thread about the same topic.  There could be something there.

[COP TZR]

Here's the link to the post that I started a while back.  There are 2 pics there.   

Check it out.  Hope it helps.

http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=34564.0

[ducrider45]

It has been done a lot. I could not find anything in a search though.

[The Bearded Duc]

PM Bacon Junkie. His stock rear sets are cut. I'm not sure who did them but I'm sure he'll know.

[weemonster]

The most expensive ducati performance 916 style pipes came with eplacement footrests which are basically stock ones cut down but with a new piec between the two ends for strength.

i looked at cutting mine but welding bits onto the original cast piece would be very difficult.