DIY Leg Stabilizer

jmscrttndn · Jun 25, 2015

I am going to make myself some leg stabilizers to try to combat my arm pump issues. I find myself needing to sit often due to tired arms and hands. I have bar risers but they aren't doing the trick either.

There are some commercially available options such as:

STEGZ Moto Technologies - STEG PEGZ Official Site

Leg Pegs

I am going to make my own, with my own design, to try to save money and save weight.

Below is the right side. My finger tip indicates the approximate location of the puck.

Below is the left side. Same story.

Below is my first design, similar to Stegggggz.

Below is my second, unique design.

I plan to use hose clamps to attach a flat piece of aluminum to the two subframe tubes. I estimate that the aluminum will be about 1" wide by 8" long, maybe 3-4 mm thickness.

If anyone has any photos or info of the actual product on the bike up to 2008, please post it here. It was very difficult finding old images to work with. All related threads on this website have expired photo links.

Thanks.

aaron · Jun 25, 2015

I'm planning to do this too. Although, Steg Pegz are made locally here in Melbourne. I only need the right hand side and two "pucks". At $160 pair they're not expensive so might just buy then and not use the left bracket.

Left hand side of my bike will have an exhaust shield which picks up the same bolt holes as the Steg Pegz would use. (it's still in the packet on my work desk) from Dirt Bike Accessories | B&B Off Road Engineering | Ballarat - Victoria

simmo · Jun 25, 2015

I like the idea of making your own, but wouldn't copying the stegz be a better option? The fact they bolt on is a very good idea in my opinion, you may have trouble them slipping back if they are just held on with hose clamps?

jmscrttndn · Jun 25, 2015

simmo said:
I like the idea of making your own, but wouldn't copying the stegz be a better option? The fact they bolt on is a very good idea in my opinion, you may have trouble them slipping back if they are just held on with hose clamps?

That's a good thought, but the design is somewhat complicated in the sense that:

a. I don't know where they bolt on (on the right side especially); and
b. I don't know what they look like for the Husaberg specifically.

I think that with tight hose clamps and a nice rubber protective coating around the outside of the frame tubing, there should be no slippage.

Again, any photos would greatly help my endeavor. Thanks.

Rainerio · Jun 25, 2015

When you build them be sure to make them safe!!!

jroble · Jun 26, 2015

I have a set on my FE390, and I'll probably put a set on my FE570. They really only work when standing (for me at least) and I would like the pucks to stick out a bit further. They really do allow you to relax a bit. Combined with a decent steering stabilizer that is adjustable on the fly, I can ride in a more relaxed way. I feel that they are worth the price, but if I could weld better, I'd love to make my own set so that I could position them better for my 5 foot 6, 135 pound frame. Good luck with the project, and send us some pictures and details! Thanks! Rickman3a

jmscrttndn · Jun 26, 2015

Hi Thanks,

I know you have the newer gen bikes, but can you post pics anyway? Might help me to finalize the puck placement.

jroble said:
I have a set on my FE390, and I'll probably put a set on my FE570. They really only work when standing (for me at least) and I would like the pucks to stick out a bit further. They really do allow you to relax a bit. Combined with a decent steering stabilizer that is adjustable on the fly, I can ride in a more relaxed way. I feel that they are worth the price, but if I could weld better, I'd love to make my own set so that I could position them better for my 5 foot 6, 135 pound frame. Good luck with the project, and send us some pictures and details! Thanks! Rickman3a

jmscrttndn · Jun 28, 2015

Well here's my process so far. I bought some supplies and started working. Not having the right tools is a giant pain. I could really use a band saw and grinding wheel ...and vice (and CNC mill, and so on...).

Here's the aluminum stock cut to size and with some slots for the hose clamps. It was raining, so fitting the parts to the bike was a pain so I quit here for today.

jmscrttndn · Jun 29, 2015

Okay, I made some more progress. I like where the left side sits, but the right side isn't quite perfected. It's too far back, and too far inward. Both sides are quite sturdy though. I am impressed with how strong it feels.

jmscrttndn · Jul 2, 2015

Okay,

I made some more progress. I am 75% done now. The bolts I bought were too short, so I cannot install a washer inside the rubber pieces yet (therefore they are weak and the bolt might pull thru is any significant force is applied).

Initial fit seems quite good. I already like the feeling of them when I was standing on the bike for a test. Soon I will get longer bolts, install washers to stabilize the rubber pieces, and put them to use.

I imagine that in the future I will get better rubber pucks, but these table leg things seem alright for now.

I originally intended for the pucks to be mounted much lower than they currently are, hence the extra length on the aluminum pieces. Although they look really ghetto in the photos, they aren't bad in person. Especially once the seat and fender is on. If I like the placement of the pucks, I will trim the aluminum to size. Right now, the left side aluminum is acting as a heat shield to protect from the exhaust.

makazica · Jul 2, 2015

I can't believe what I'm seeing.
Instead of training you put stuff on your bike that will increase the level of "lazyness"......

fedge · Jul 3, 2015

Nice, lets us know, does it help or hinder you when you ride? for me I think I would be on the wrong side of it, never on. I tend to squeeze with my knees.

jmscrttndn · Jul 3, 2015

Better make life as difficult as possible. Wouldn't want to use a mechanical device advantageously.

While this "increases laziness", it will also increase my endurance as a result, thereby allowing me to ride longer with less fatigue. That's a win by me.

makazica said:
I can't believe what I'm seeing.
Instead of training you put stuff on your bike that will increase the level of "lazyness"......

worstinfinland · Jul 3, 2015

makazica said:
I can't believe what I'm seeing.
Instead of training you put stuff on your bike that will increase the level of "lazyness"......

Yes, we should stop actually using the engine to thrust us forward and use the kickstart for that. Also no using decomp, that's just lazyness.

simmo · Jul 3, 2015

I used some solid rubber door stops to the bottom of my tool box. These would probably be perfect for what you need.

logjump · Jul 3, 2015

I'm thinking this will help with my arm pump woes.
::wink:

jmscrttndn · Jul 4, 2015

simmo said:
I used some solid rubber door stops to the bottom of my tool box. These would probably be perfect for what you need.

Yes, I tried to find these, but no luck.

Rainerio · Jul 4, 2015

Thought this sight was to learn from if it makes you faster longer then good. think that as you get older the stupid kid stuff would stop or at least slow down Nope. You have to work around Morons. The only thing I think is to make sure you don't have anything that can cut,stab or hurt you or anyone else. But I might get one of them I like the idea of it...

bushmechanic · Jul 4, 2015

sarcasm can be hard to recognize ....

Makazikas idea of training is to drink beer and smoke ciggies

(read tourists "training & fitness" thread)

jon andersson · Jul 4, 2015

I have a plan to make a pair for my 570 too. Last year I did a 1000 km drive in Latvia with friends. We had now and then long, very fast and dusty gravel roads, and as I was standing up I really wanted steg pegz. I was standing almost straight and above the handle bar but still I could feel it between my shoulder blades as I had to push myself forward against the wind and acceleration.

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