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Scooters - 50cc => Super 8 => Topic started by: Chris0381 on May 11, 2014, 09:15:13 PM

Title: Remove the passenger foot pedals ?
Post by: Chris0381 on May 11, 2014, 09:15:13 PM

Its a nice bike but with some flimsy cheap construction in some parts. The foot pedals keep popping open at the rub of a leg one the spring loaded pegs. Thinking about getting a torx bit and removing them or securing them with tie wraps..

Any input on this or other thoughts.

Title: Re: Remove the passenger foot pedals ?
Post by: zombie on May 11, 2014, 09:20:09 PM

Nope.

Title: Re: Remove the passenger foot pedals ?
Post by: DMblues01 on May 12, 2014, 06:35:15 PM

Same problem with my 150. A strong breeze will activate those stupid spring loaded pegs. If you don't carry a passenger, then they serve no real purpose. Thinking about removing mine as well. Might save a 1/4 pound of weight too, so  can have an extra Twinkie with lunch!  ;D

Title: Re: Remove the passenger foot pedals ?
Post by: Chris0381 on May 12, 2014, 11:36:37 PM

I took em off. Took all of 1 minute with an allen wrench. Don't plan on giving anyone rides or taking the responsibility or liability of a passenger at this time.

Now if I can only find a quality replacement for this plastic seat that seems like its going to melt in the hot Connecticut sun.

Title: Re: Remove the passenger foot pedals ?
Post by: zombie on May 12, 2014, 11:46:12 PM

Bring it to any auto/marine canvas shop. 100.00 - 150.00 done!

Title: Re: Remove the passenger foot pedals ?
Post by: Super8:50:2T:2013 on May 13, 2014, 09:33:48 PM

Hey Chris,
I think I gonna yank mine off too.
Thanks

Title: Re: Remove the passenger foot pedals ?
Post by: DMblues01 on May 13, 2014, 09:54:46 PM

And "The Pegless 8's" are born!!!!  8)

I think I might need less caffine and more sleep!  ::)

Title: Re: Remove the passenger foot pedals ?
Post by: Chris0381 on May 13, 2014, 10:13:21 PM

Who would want to put a passenger on a 49cc scooter that goes 35 MPH. If you've modded I can see; but unmodded, you'll just chug a long at such a low speed you would put yourself and the passenger in danger.

Title: Re: Remove the passenger foot pedals ?
Post by: Super8:50:2T:2013 on May 14, 2014, 12:11:04 AM

Hey Chris,
I removed my rider pegs today and I like it.
Take Care