Alot of the track guys do it for clearance issues as with aftermarket rearsets you can move them up and back... Personally, I ride street... I'm still waiting to get on the track, but i did it for more comfort... I'm not a tall guy (6'1) but to me it's a lot more comfortable with them up just a bit and back a little as well... Also, the grip of aftermarket rearsets is noticeably better than factory

 

Alot of the track guys do it for clearance issues as with aftermarket rearsets you can move them up and back... Personally, I ride street... I'm still waiting to get on the track, but i did it for more comfort... I'm not a tall guy (6'1) but to me it's a lot more comfortable with them up just a bit and back a little as well... Also, the grip of aftermarket rearsets is noticeably better than factory

+1. I'm even shorter than he is at 5'8" so it definately helps me out. Also it gave me the chance to switch to GP shift which I've gotten used to.

 

Helps with body position...especially for the track

 

OK so i get it, its because they are adjustable, and can be setup for comfortable riding position based on your preferences. Thanks

Danny

 

Joo got it mang.

 

Same with anything on a bike.. it looks good and its something to do with the money in your pocket. Very, very, very little upgrades on bike thats ridden on the street only, are done in the name of performance that was absolutely necessary.

I've seen dudes spend $4000 in full Ohlins suspension on a streetbike just to go to the McDonalds parking lot and back, and their usually the bikes with the biggest chicken strips that will never see the track.

My best years on the track were with completely stock rearsets.. which I did drag as I got faster. Ended up spending $350 on Vortex adjustable.. and while they did raise the pegs higher.. I was still never as comfortable as I was with the stock ones.

 

I've seen dudes spend $4000 in full Ohlins suspension on a streetbike just to go to the McDonalds parking lot and back, and their usually the bikes with the biggest chicken strips that will never see the track.

I have seen that myself. Its a damn shame too.:lol

 

I got mine, cause I got a smoking price, I need to adjust my business, and they are trick

 

My Vortex were $250 and I moved my pegs down a little for more leg comfort (6'4"). I wasn't going to get them, but I'm glad I did. The peg grip is also like night and day.

 

I got my Rizomas because the look great and I like to replace the lower quality components on the bike (grips, brake levers, etc, etc). Additionally, they're beautifully engineered and add to the overall quality of the bike. I wanted the nicest Japanese litre bike (obviously the R1) but still appreciate fine Italian components and craftsmanship.

If you don't get why you'd replace a crappy OEM parts well then what can I say???

 

some people with little munchkin legs get them so they can reach the pedals :secret:

 

:lol

 

No-one's mentioned yet another two important factors:

They often change the linkage ratio on the gear and even the brake side which translates to a better, more positive shift etc.

Parts are often cheaper to replace in an accident than std. rearsets plus certain models are actually more 'crash resistant' in the first place. My Harris 'sets have flipup toe ends on the brake and gear arms.

 

that's correct sir. i didn't even realize that was an adjustable option. but when i installed mine, you could basically arrange it like a short throw shifter, to help shift a little quicker.

for me, the main reason was looks, adjustability, and gp shift. after using them, i can't use anything else. they're just so smooth. it's something you wouldn't think you'd notice, but you really do. and again, nice ones look sick.

 

Like Marc said, crash worthiness is a big factor.

Forged aluminum rearsets almost act as an additional frame slider.

Aftermarket rrsets also offer much more positive control feel - easier to ascertain what the bike is doing underneath you.

 

Don't forget that the stocks fold up. Aftermarket can act in some cases as sliders for the bike as well.

 

Don't forget that the stocks fold up. Aftermarket can act in some cases as sliders for the bike as well.

I found the other day that they also work really well in helping you change out the rear shock, Just set them down on some jack stands(using rear stand & a couple rags).

 

i made the same statement when i was advised to buy a set of rearsets. like most the replies above people would like to have a comfortable adjustment while riding. im not that tall but average in height and while riding i dint feel as comfortable. the position was straining my legs during rides. so after sitting and riding on a new pair of RIZOMAS it was a diff experiance.

 

Keyword = Adjustable... J$.02

 

Adjustability. 6'2" and needed to be able to move them around to a more comfortable position for the track. Clearance and shifted them back a bit :thumbup

 

So I can lock on to the tank

 

There's lots of reasons: looks, another "mod", adjustability, etc.

For me, it's a mix of both looks, adjustability (although it doesn't make a huge difference to me), but mainly because the OEM 2007's have been known to crack, and I don't want to take the chance.

 

+1 "Peace of mind" not worrying about my 07 rearsets cracking is why I changed to Woodcraft

 

they look kwel

 

they are lighter, stronger, and act as an additional protection for your bike...and shift smoother

 

if i kept my stock rearsets i would have crashed by now from grinding them into the ground on the track.

 

I originally bought mine for the looks and adjustability, but after using them I find the added grip to be the best feature. I've had my boot slip off the stock peg in the rain but the aftermarket peg grips like nothing else.

 

Given the reports of OEM rearset bolt breakages, there's a certian amount of safety insurance & peace-of-mind that comes w/ the stronger tensile strength offered by the aftermarket units, not to mention adjustability features & smoother shift & break control articulation, & grip.

 

My attacks on my 2k r6 lightened the bike bout 1.5 lbs, gave me gp shift, looked bad ace, shifted smoother and were super adjustable.

You never realize how right gp shift is until you ride on it. It took me awhile to switch back to regular shift pattern.

If you havent setup the gp shift do it, you'll never go back unless you are forced 2

 

Keep the stock jobbies but paint them satin black (cheap option)