Foot Peg Bracket

[ZXenigma]

Hey ya'll. Anybody have a right side foot peg bracket for a 2003 ZX6R 636? Know a good place to get a used one? Thanks guys. Vin

[Xusia]

www.zx-10r.net (http://www.zx-10r.net)

[YOMAMAR6]

ebay

[TOM-CAT]

Hey ya'll. Anybody have a right side foot peg bracket for a 2003 ZX6R 636? Know a good place to get a used one? Thanks guys. Vin
Did your girl have a tip over, or get off? :frown:

[YOMAMAR6]

snot rocket """nick"""might have one.

[ZXenigma]

Yeah, she was attacked by a parking lot gremlin, it pushed her over. Sneaky little bastards. I've been attacked by them in parking lots. They also like to hide out near intersections where the gravel piles or oil hangs out. Thanks guys, I'll check those. I was actually hopin snot or xusia would just give me theres'. Actually Jess's would fit perfect. Don't leave you're bikes parked outside! Just kiddin. Talk to you soon.

[Xusia]

You know, I didn't think about it, but depending on the parts you need, the broken one I have may work...

[YOMAMAR6]

vinny also watch out for Yetty's some even have uzi's i've heard. right bobby

[ZRX_PAUL]

You know, I didn't think about it, but depending on the parts you need, the broken one I have may work...
Or in the event that Xusia's won't work for you, $59 from ronayers.com.(Plus shipping, I'm sure.)

[ZRX_PAUL]

Is the original one from the parking lot tipover bent or broken? Are they made from cast aluminum. I'm asking 'cause I was wondering if it can be straightened or repaired by welding. Of course, it would probably be a temporary repair, until another used or new could be obtained. I don't think that I would want to run a welded footpeg bracket indefinitely, regardless of the quality of the repair, it is never 100% of new strength, and it does support all a rider's weight and is subject to alot of stress and vibration loads.

[YOMAMAR6]

it depends on the welder skill. cause my friend welded cast alum swing arm for a raptor 700 extending it that another friend jumps. and no stress cracks of yet and thats been 2 years now

[Triplespeed]

done right it will hold

[ZRX_PAUL]

I have no doubts about the strength of my welds, or the quality of my work. That is what I do for a living. Point being, cast metal of any kind is much less weld friendly. All aluminum should be heat treated after welding, although most supposedly "professional" welders do not ever (cost/ inconvenience issues). It also looks kinda ghetto fabulous to have a sweet bike with a welded together part on it.
Will it work? Sure, for a while at least. Will it hold forever? Hate to find out no
about 50 miles from civilization. My two cents plus.

[ZXenigma]

Thanks Paul and others. So there are a couple of options left to check out, mostly online so I will try that first. We thought for sure that Bryan's part would work, but it was totally different. I'm comfortable welding mild steel but have never welded Aluminum. Most of the parts I've come across are $50-70 plus S&H. I may contact you about a weld if all else fails. I'm sure it's cast, but is a clean break. I know I could do it with stick weld if it was steel, I'm sure tig would come out awesome. Thanks for the ideas. Vin

[ZRX_PAUL]

Thanks Paul and others. So there are a couple of options left to check out, mostly online so I will try that first. We thought for sure that Bryan's part would work, but it was totally different. I'm comfortable welding mild steel but have never welded Aluminum. Most of the parts I've come across are $50-70 plus S&H. I may contact you about a weld if all else fails. I'm sure it's cast, but is a clean break. I know I could do it with stick weld if it was steel, I'm sure tig would come out awesome. Thanks for the ideas. Vin
Vin, I would be happy to weld it for you at my work when I return on Tuesday. I would do it on my lunch, and it would be ready for you to install on Tuesday evening. As I said before, I am sure that it would be fine to run until you guys find another one used, or order one online. I just would not run it forever welded back together. I have a Square-Wave TIG at my disposal at work, and the sine wave on it can be easily adjusted to favor cast aluminum. The strength of the weld once repaired is strong. I would just never try to claim that it is actually 100% of the strength of a new cast piece. I also would not charge you to weld it. This forum is all about community and helping folks out when needed. Peace, Paul

[ZXenigma]

Thanks Paul, you're awesome.

[ZRX_PAUL]

it depends on the welder skill. cause my friend welded cast alum swing arm for a raptor 700 extending it that another friend jumps. and no stress cracks of yet and thats been 2 years now
Don't go looking for a job as a metallurgist just yet. I did get it welded after bead blasting it thoroughly and veeing the repair area out etc. It had alot of bubbles in the cast piece, so it did not want to weld at all(it kept having porosity) I welded it, sanded out the porosity back down to clean metal, and welded it again. I suppose that the welds will hold for the time being, but I think that the part definitely needs to be replaced.
Are you sure that your friends's part was not a forged aluminum part? There is a huge difference in molecular structure and density. There is also quite a difference between Yamaha parts and all other manufacturers. They use their own patented method "CF" (Controlled Fill) , that eliminates the tiny air bubbles in cast parts.

[YOMAMAR6]

Don't go looking for a job as a metallurgist just yet. I did get it welded after bead blasting it thoroughly and veeing the repair area out etc. It had alot of bubbles in the cast piece, so it did not want to weld at all(it kept having porosity) I welded it, sanded out the porosity back down to clean metal, and welded it again. I suppose that the welds will hold for the time being, but I think that the part definitely needs to be replaced.
Are you sure that your friends's part was not a forged aluminum part? There is a huge difference in molecular structure and density. There is also quite a difference between Yamaha parts and all other manufacturers. They use their own patented method "CF" (Controlled Fill) , that eliminates the tiny air bubbles in cast parts. never said u where bad welder i dont remember where i said i was a metallurgist . but yes it was cast. maybe its cause we cut the part. there were no bubbles. he welded a piece of 5052 1/4" plt to each end and put x members and put boxed it in with the same 1/4" plt.

[ZRX_PAUL]

I was referring to your comment " It depends on the welder skill ".

Sounded like you know alot about metallurgy without ever seeing the broken footpeg bracket.:2cents:

[YOMAMAR6]

sorry i didn't know u were the best welder in the world. that knew every thing welding. cause i bet u never make a mistake. i guessed the part was like my friends swing arm.