I like the style/location of Daytona Special footpegs

[grcamna3]

I want to consider modifying my RD250 or a separate RD350 frame to accept the style of footpegs which the 79' RD400 Daytona Special uses.
The center of gravity/placement looks good on them.
Has it ever been done ?

[2steve]

I have considered that possibility for the older RD400 frame, as well.
Looks like it might be doable without major surgery.

[Dvsrd]

My personal take on ideal footpeg location is to have them below the rider's CofG. If you sit in riding position on a bike while it is on a center stand or a paddock stand, and can lift your butt off the seat without having to neither "push" nor "pull" on the handlebar, then you have a good,  balanced riding position. This will be pretty similar to most dirt or adv bikes footpeg position.

In stock form, the older RDs, as well as my XS650 have the pegs way too far forward. Kawasaki triples are much better in this respekt.

[RDnuTZ]

do you mean pegs Item #10 & #11 on 1979 RD400 diagram linked here?

https://yamaha-motor.com/parts/diagram/12322556/284174514

I believe I have a set like that in a parts lot from many years ago. Never had a clue what they went to and almost hacked them up several times over the years for other projects. If anyone really interested in them, I'll try and get out to shop and get a picture.

[RDnuTZ]

My personal take on ideal footpeg location is to have them below the rider's CofG. If you sit in riding position on a bike while it is on a center stand or a paddock stand, and can lift your butt off the seat without having to neither "push" nor "pull" on the handlebar, then you have a good,  balanced riding position. This will be pretty similar to most dirt or adv bikes footpeg position.

In stock form, the older RDs, as well as my XS650 have the pegs way too far forward. Kawasaki triples are much better in this respekt.

do you consider rider's triangle in your balanced position?

https://gob.stayingalive.in/unleashing-the-thrills-of/mastering-motorcycle-comfor.html

[grcamna3]

do you mean pegs Item #10 & #11 on 1979 RD400 diagram linked here?

https://yamaha-motor.com/parts/diagram/12322556/284174514

I believe I have a set like that in a parts lot from many years ago. Never had a clue what they went to and almost hacked them up several times over the years for other projects. If anyone really interested in them, I'll try and get out to shop and get a picture.

Yes,it's those #10 & #11.

[RDnuTZ]

do any of these look like the Daytona pegs? 

[Aloha808]

I don't think any are stock Daytona foot pegs.  They do not look like the stock pegs on my Daytona.

[2t Fan]

Indian Rajdoot Yamaha is having similar front foot pegs