I am 6'3" and long legged and they make life much nicer on the bike.
Better inner thigh to tank contact that also helps in taking weight off wrists on the bars and aids lower back as well as much better shifting through the gears.
Also for large feet it is more comfortable on the pegs, they are non slip but without the outer lip of the OEM rearsets.
Thanks! Vortex for the GEN 5 are going to be a few months out yet for those wondering. Great affordable (and very adjustable) option if you can wait that long.
Be wise with your choice if you have the Abs model, because most rearsets require brake line modification. Plus if you plan to go Gp shift be aware that some rearsets kits requires an ECU flash to make the quickshifter works.
Ordered a set of MGP's a few days ago. I'm hoping for about an inch more legroom. The funny thing is that the peg to seat distance is the same on the 10 and my 675, yet the 675 doesn't bother my knees at all.
We just released our rearsets at Graves. These were originally developed to team specs for some racing applications and some exhausting R&D and 3D prototyping. When they came out it was exclusively through our WORKS program. Due to a lot of people having rearset caused shift issue they went pretty fast. We have extra sets on hand now
These Motorcycle Rearsets are designed for factory level racing teams. Every feature of these Rearsets is extremely specific in design to meet the needs of professional technicians and racers. At Graves we put 30 years of racing and manufacturing into the development of our products.
Graves 2016 Kawasaki ZX 10 rearset features
Adjustable foot peg location
Adjustable shift lever ratios
Optional shift direction. 1 down 5 Up (standard shift) or 1 up 5 down (GP style reverse shift)
Double roller bearing levers
Folding lever tips
3.55 M1 foot pegs
Carbon Heal Guards
Constructed from USA grade 7075 and 6061 billet aluminum
Professional hardware
100% developed, tested and manufactured in the USA (Van Nuys California) by Graves Motorsports team of specialists.
I have had 5 or 6 sets of the Chinese rearsets between my ZX6Rs and ZX10Rs and have had good luck with them. Just have to use a good amount of red loctite. I use them on my GEN5 with ABS as well and didn't have to modify anything.
Be Careful... Check the ACTUAL amount of drop in adjustments.. Most don't drop at all.. I ended up going Gilles as they have the most in drop. Followed by Attack.. If you notice, most sellers say they have gobs of adjustment, but they don't tell/show you schematic to actually see it.. Also don't be fooled... Hate to say it.. But most sets ARE made by the Chinese and re-badged.. I say most... Not all..
I'm still looking for someone who makes a drop plate for the rear sets, that will fix most our problems..
purchased on Revzilla and from their site they mention "a fitment issue" with the rear brake line for the ABS model.
The line needs to be custom ordered "a few inches longer".
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I have talked to Spiegler... this is what they said..
"We can make a rear line for you. You would however need to tell us the extra length you need and if the fitting(s) need to be changed.
We do not keep specs on lines that use non-OEM equipment. Once you get that info you can call us at the number below to place an order for a custom line."
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Before I started the install on the woodcraft rearsets... I did a bit of digging around.
I also contacted Woodcraft and asked them about it, basically if they could tell me the length.
This is the message woodcraft sent me:
"We would recommend running a brake line that is about 2 inches longer. Galfer would be the best bet to source them. Note that to install the longer brake line you would have to remove the rear swing-arm."
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I'm not taking off a swing-arm for this. Disappointed, I ended up putting the woodcraft rearsets back on a truck to Revzilla.
"Many thanks for getting in touch. We include a replacement/extended brake line in the Rearset kit to allow for full adjustability of the rear set, swingarm removal isn't required to install the R&G kit"
they also included the instructions.
Having just installed these exact rearsets a few days ago on my 2017 10RR, I can confirm they work with the factory abs brake line, but unless I'm missing something, and I'm pretty meticulous on my installs, there's no provisions for the factory brake light switch.
One thing occured to me after reading your private message, you stated you had the GSX-R 1000, so do you have these rearsets for that bike or a 5th Gen ZX-10R? Assuming since you state model 403 we're talking about the 5th gen ZX-10R but I wanted to be sure.
If you watch this video straight from Vortex at the 0:16 second mark you'll notice they have the brake light switch dangling right behind the frame/rearset mounts, not attached to the brake lever, or secured...meaning no factory brake light switch. Also if you go to their website, https://www.vortexracing.com/shop/product/140335/1924/28/53/ there's no mention of working with the factory brake switch on the product detail page, but they do offer the brake pressure switch, and the brake side photo shows the same detail the video does of the factory switch dangling behind the frame/rearset mount...which is exactly my experience with these rearsets. In no way am I complaining about this lol, I've been very happy with all the Vortex products I've bought, but I want people to know that Jake's statement is not the experience I'm having...it'd be great to get a response from Vortex for clarification.
Probably late to the party... but I got the Lightech rearsets (with folding pegs) and I am very satisfied. Their not super expensive vs. Graves but their just as adjustable, look stylish, and come from a pretty reputable company. I recommend their rearsets and chain adjusters to anyone.
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