Greetings.
On the ZX-14, do entirely metal foot pegs transmit more vibration to your boot sole that foot pegs with a rubber contact surface?
I've seen some nice aftermarket peg setups with knurled metal pegs that had no rubber on them.
I wanna make some rearsets for my ZX.
What are the pros and cons of pegs with no rubber contact surface?

* Last updated by: DZINURZZ on 5/26/2010 @ 3:44 AM *

Round pegs will be uncomfortable if you put weight on them.

My Buell XB pegs have no rubber, and I don't notice any vibration in them. Though I'd much rather get a lowering bracket and use my stock pegs anyway. If I find one that is worth the money.

I have the round metal pegs, and have had NO issue with them! I have done several 500+ mile days.

My foot runs at the ragged edge off that rubber-less stock foot peg. If you check the sync at the throttle body via all 4 nipple fittings, you might see the, 'full floating foot buzz balance appear.' Saythat3x'sfast. I have no idea WOT you are talking about, if a 14 has a pronounced (((vibration))) you are thinking of as you ride? Simmer down, Quote Button. Get the man know meat tear out we start pointing fingers about a service neglect.

Solid pegs allow you to transmit more leg energy into the bike, to steer it vs. with just upper-body strength as many new riders do. You will feel more vibrations. I swapped mine within a month after buying the bike, put some 2004 ZX10 pegs on it, perfect!

Jeff01ss: I have the round metal pegs, and have had NO issue with them! I have done several 500+ mile days.

After knurling, I'm going to groove the pegs.
If I don't like the feel of bare metal I'll make some flat O-rings from black rubber hose and fit the O-rings into the peg grooves. That setup will be B-U-L-L-E-T-P-R-O-O-F; the black O-rings will contrast nicely with the silvery aluminum pegs.

* Last updated by: DZINURZZ on 5/27/2010 @ 2:27 PM *

Hub: My foot runs at the ragged edge off that rubber-less stock foot peg.

Hello Hub.

That's how my feet are usually positioned; toward the pegs' outer end.
My OEM 2006 ZX-14 pegs have a rubber contact surface.
Years ago, you and I (and others) discussed peg/rearset setups for the 14.
It's about time I quit talking and go make some chips fly.
I was thinking about using a sealed needle bearing and a stainless shaft for the rear brake rearset.
I'm not sure I could sense the smoothness of the needle bearing setup; that it would be markedly distinguishable from a bronze bushing with contained lubricant.
Maybe I'll stick with a bushing; I'll O-ring it to keep lube in and grit out.