Drooping Buddy Pegs

Steverino · Post by **Steverino** » Wed Dec 10, 2014 7:24 pm

The buddy pegs on the Scrambler I am refurbishing for my friend droop. The parts bikes pegs folded up and stayed up. That is, until I cleaned them up to put on Jim's bike. Now they are sloppy and flop down to about a 22 degree angle. How do I get them to snap to attention?
Thanks
Steve

G-Man · Post by **G-Man** » Thu Dec 11, 2014 2:08 am

Check the pivot pins and the holes they pass through, for wear. If worn you could open out the holes for a bigger pin.

You can also build up the footrest tube with weld where it rests on the bracket.

G

Rickytic · Post by **Rickytic** » Sun Jan 18, 2015 12:00 pm

Have you replaced the rubber? If the rubber is old and has shrunk somewhat, that will also cause them to droop. The rubber puts pressure on the the square spacer and thats puts pressure on the bracket itself.

Rickytic

Steverino · Post by **Steverino** » Sun Jan 18, 2015 2:29 pm

Thank You Rickytic, they are original. I will order a fresh set. I am running out of time. I told Jimmy I would be done by the end of January.

Rickytic · Post by **Rickytic** » Sun Jan 18, 2015 2:43 pm

Just for info, GMan has a good idea to check the pin holes also, he is quite correct on most of his ideas and solutions on these old things. When I rebuilt my CL77 the pin holes were fine but still had droop, then I replaced the rubber and all is well. Enjoy and keep the shine side up.

Rickytic