This weekend I got a chance to install the Pro Moto Billet Fastway F3 footpegs on my CRF250L. The factory pegs on the CRF250L aren't very good... way too narrow, and rather flimsy looking. The Pro Moto Billet Fastway footpegs are considerably wider and have more aggressive cleats, not to mention three rows of them (11 in each footpeg).
Installation:
Installation is pretty simple. Instructions are included, but here's the basics of what you do.... The first thing you have to do is install 11 cleats in each footpeg. PMB includes loctite and an allen wrench, plus they provide both 10mm and 12mm cleats that you can use in various combinations. I used the 10mm cleats which provide a low profile and increased boot life. If you need aggressive traction, you can use the 12mm cleats, and there are also options to install combinations of 10mm and 12mm cleats if you want.
Once you get the cleats installed, you need to remove the stock footpegs. On the CRF250L, both footpegs come off very easily and you don't need to remove the rear brake lever like you do on some bikes. After you get the stock footpegs off, it's just a matter of putting on the new PMB F3 footpegs using the included hardware, then playing around with various adjustments (see below) to suit your riding.
Adjustability:
One of the biggest advantages to these footpegs is their adjustability. They incorporate a patent pending Universal Collar System that allows you to choose from standard or lowboy seat-to-peg height positions. I went with the Lowboy position at first, and will see how that works as I get some miles on the bike, then possibly try the standard position at some point. In addition to that, there is the FKMS (Fast Kamber Mounting System) which allows you to adjust the upward and downward tilt of the pegs using a bolt and shims on the backside of the peg. I ended up going with no shims, which keep the footpegs relatively flat. I may adjust this at some point and add more shims to adjust the tilt of the pegs and get my knees closer to the the bike.
Final Thoughts:
I love these footpegs! I've had them on several bikes and they are so much better than the tiny/flimsy stock footpegs. The wider platform (photo above, bottom right) feels much better than the narrow stock pegs, especially when standing up. I also like the ability to adjust the height of the footpegs as well as the upward/downward angle. Overall I think this is one of the best mods for the CRF25OL, especially if you do a lot of off-road riding where the wide platform and aggressive cleats will provide you with maximum grip on the pegs.
Where To Buy:
• CRF250L Pro Moto Billet Fastway F3 Footpegs at SRmoto's On-Line Store
