just finished installing the DP billet rearsets ...

[johnchypermotard]

ciao a tutti,

has anyone else here installed a set of these?

the fit and finish is really nice ... and installation went well. still need to bleed the rear brake (had to drain the fluid, re-route the brake line, re-position the reservoir), and i think i am going to install a bleeder/banjo bolt on the rear brake master, to allow bleeding at the top of the line in the future.

ciao,
johnc

[r60slash5]

I have them John. I really like them. The red plastic that hangs over the end of the foot peg wears, and breaks off on the right hand side, but it's the way I ride. It looks as if the folding shifter ends can begotten by buying Sunline dirt bike shifters. I just have to get to the local dealer with my Hyper, to make sure it match's up.


Ted

NEDOC.org

[johnchypermotard]

Originally Posted by r60slash5

I have them John. I really like them. The red plastic that hangs over the end of the foot peg wears, and breaks off on the right hand side, but it's the way I ride. It looks as if the folding shifter ends can begotten by buying Sunline dirt bike shifters. I just have to get to the local dealer with my Hyper, to make sure it match's up.


Ted

NEDOC.org

ciao ted,

grazie for the user comments ... i am thinking of removing the red rubber bits, as i like the secure footing that the bare metal foot peg teeth offer. i removed the stock foot peg rubber bits right away when i first got the hypertard, and never regretted it.

did you install the rear sets yourself, and if yes, did you install a bleeder nipple/banjo bolt on the rear brake master?

ciao,
johnc

[Crackerr]

I dream about those rearsets!!!!! Their just so damn expensive.
I just purchased the ohlins 25mm cartridge kit so I will be waiting for awhile on them now. But their the next purchase.

[Chouch]

Originally Posted by Crackerr

I dream about those rearsets!!!!! Their just so damn expensive.
I just purchased the ohlins 25mm cartridge kit so I will be waiting for awhile on them now. But their the next purchase.

Do yourself a favor and buy a set of woodcraft or Sato rearset.

The DP are for sure the nicest one around, but they dont offer any adjustability and for some obscur reason, you cant purchase spare parts for those (at least not the levers)


Last thing, bleeding the rear brake. Dont forget to take the rear caliper upside down so the bleeder will be up. Or you'll never get the air trapped in the caliper out. (unless you're using fancy tools)

[r60slash5]

Originally Posted by johnchypermotard

ciao ted,

grazie for the user comments ... i am thinking of removing the red rubber bits, as i like the secure footing that the bare metal foot peg teeth offer. i removed the stock foot peg rubber bits right away when i first got the hypertard, and never regretted it.

did you install the rear sets yourself, and if yes, did you install a bleeder nipple/banjo bolt on the rear brake master?

ciao,
johnc

I didn't install them. I don't have the bleeder on the master cylinder. I've had them for a couple of years now. No problems.

Ted

[johnchypermotard]

ciao chouch,

i have the ultimate fix for the rear brake bleeding ... i am installing a banjo bolt/nipple set up, so i can bleed ALL the air out at the very top of the system.

Originally Posted by Chouch

Do yourself a favor and buy a set of woodcraft or Sato rearset.

The DP are for sure the nicest one around, but they dont offer any adjustability and for some obscur reason, you cant purchase spare parts for those (at least not the levers)


Last thing, bleeding the rear brake. Dont forget to take the rear caliper upside down so the bleeder will be up. Or you'll never get the air trapped in the caliper out. (unless you're using fancy tools)

[r60slash5]

I think I may add a bleeder to mine.

I haven't used the Satos, but I have Woodcraft on my SS. Their fine for the track, but they are horrible for long rides the hard pegs kill my feet. The DP work well for both applications.


Ted

[Decreasing Dave]

I have the Woodcrafts. I like them but I rode Alex's (08Hyper) bike with the DP Rearsets and absolutely loved them. They feel like they are in the PERFECT position for this bike.

I picked up the Woodcrafts from a friend for $200 plus my stock seat. Couldn't beat the price.

Dave

[08hyper]

Originally Posted by Decreasing Dave

I have the Woodcrafts. I like them but I rode Alex's (08Hyper) bike with the DP Rearsets and absolutely loved them. They feel like they are in the PERFECT position for this bike.

Dave

Hey John, I've been using the DP rear-sets for about 1 1/2 years now, so far so good, I like that the stock stuff bolts up to them like the passenger pegs, and the way pegs fold-up.
The red rubber pad ends will get chewed up from the boots, but still grip well. I run them because it make my boots a little higher, for more ground clearance, and I think the pegs may be too sharp without them.

If anyone one does track-days on the lower 1100/S or the EVO I think a rear-set is a must, unless you like buying new boots all the time. Aloha Alex