Footpeg Rubber Replacement

[Shaman97]

So, the rubber on the rider footpegs has taken a beating over the years.

 

Picked up a new pair at the dealership.

 

Got home and gave the old ones a tug - nothing moving.

 

So is there something that needs to be removed (clip, screw, etc.) or do I shoot some 3-in-1 or dishweasher soap into the old pads and have them roll off nice 'n easy?

[Clive Liddell]

I have tried to remove them without cutting but eventually gave up and cut along the bottom where the rubber is quite thin...

[drtnsnw]

same here. It is almsot like the metal is barbed. I had to cut them off and the new ones just slid right over the metal posts. Take the scrapers off though

 

Chris

[vbr1100rt]

Based on the replacement parts I just received for my 99 RT, BMW has changed the following footrest parts to polymer (from powder coated steel).

 

46 71 7 687 107 THRUST WASHER, LEFT

46 71 7 687 108 THRUST WASHER, RIGHT

 

These are the pieces with 2 prongs that go into the footrest rubber, and fit against the footrest plate.

 

The powder coating wears off the originals, and they start to rust - leaving stains on the aluminum footrest plate. You can eliminate this problem with the new parts for about $10 (for a set of 4).

 

[Edgar]

Silicone spray works pretty good for removing the stuck rubber. Clean up with soap and water and use baby power to reapply.