Modern Buddy

Installed these today!

One more

Fold-in pegs look great! I hate the way foot pegs stick out.

What's the brand on those? Doesn't look familiar to me.

Would like to know the manufacturer for those footpegs - I've been looking for folding pegs like these...
Thanks for the pictures

Timaeus wrote:Would like to know the manufacturer for those footpegs - I've been looking for folding pegs like these...
Thanks for the pictures

These are the ones I put on my 4T. Ordered from SIP when I ordered my tubeless rims and Hiedenau tires.

http://www.sip-scootershop.com/en/produ ... 3_25037100

Vigano makes them, they are hard to find,too. I just ordered a set myself last week. I really like the way they work

Scooterworks is out of stock, and so is Dave at Mercato. I payed too much for them, but they really do fit the bill

The fold in nice and disappear when you aren't using them...Though I had to grind mine down a bit to make them fit just right.

These are FA Italia from SIP , mine are Vigano..They are the exact same thing.

Yes, Vigano....say it carefully and slowly. LOL

Here is the link. I got them from scooterwest. I probably paid too much.

www.scooterwest.com/items/?_pageCCS=t#p ... IGANO/1843

Haha yes apparently I paid double! But they work!

I was about to pull the trigger on a set of these and then read the comments; mostly negative stating they react badly to rain, develop stains immediately. One person said there were hardware items missing which isn't usually a big deal but the coastal weather where I live would probably be a deal breaker for the finish. Anyone experiencing issues yet?

Thanks,

LL75

larrylarry75 wrote:I was about to pull the trigger on a set of these and then read the comments; mostly negative stating they react badly to rain, develop stains immediately. One person said there were hardware items missing which isn't usually a big deal but the coastal weather where I live would probably be a deal breaker for the finish. Anyone experiencing issues yet?

Thanks,

LL75

My Scoot lives outside and I have had not rusting or staining on any of the footpeg components.

It looks like it's 100% aluminum. Aside from the cross bolt, base plate and nuts.

Aluminum tends to get a gray tint to it when it is oxidizing. Nothing that a pad of neverdull shouldn't fix.

If I see anything I'll post it.

You could always spray it with some clear paint.

yeah, no one has them at the moment, so the guys that have them left are pricey, but I like them, so worth it to me.

They are all aluminum as stated above, so at least they wont rust

pesce wrote:It looks like it's 100% aluminum.

Somebody told me once that the junction of 2 different metals needs a non conductive insulation material between them, or it can cause excessive corrosion....

I assumed that the material difference creates a battery like scenario?

Im no scientist or electrician so i have no idea if this is true, I wonder if anyone on this forum knows the answer.

It's called dissimilar metal corrosion. That's why they use zinc plates on boat props in salt water. If memory serves, the aluminum should corrode first, although in reality the bolts will probably take the brunt of it.

Soo.... I should throw a slab of rubber in between the pieces and get a couple rubber washers?

pesce wrote:Soo.... I should throw a slab of rubber in between the pieces and get a couple rubber washers?

I wouldn't sweat it. The Stella has all kinds mismatched metal. The pegs might oxidize a little over time, maybe.

If you were attaching the aluminum to raw, unpainted steel and the machine is often wet, then, yes, a galvanic reaction will occur.
Ferrus against non-ferrus and add water equals a battery......corrosion will occur.
Your Stella has aluminum rivets holding the floor strips to the floor.
If operated in rain, left out in the rain (or any continual moisture, or washed and not dried for a while you will start to see evidence of the dissimilar metals as rust stains under the strips.

Regarding the pegs......thin rubber strips, preventing contact will help the floor area, as well as using stainless steel fasteners and washers.
You could also use four stainless washers between the peg mount and the floor, eliminating contact.
The support shaft, between the pegs, will be your first point of visual corrosion.....the shaft will show rust......short of creating a stainless shaft I can't think of too much to combat that.
As far as the raw aluminum brackets, they will show water spots and will discolor over time if moisture is present but as stated, Never-Dull is a fabulous product to bring them back and maintain the luster.

The coating of wax will/is effective as a blocker for the spotting as well.

I will be installing a set of these this winter during layup time, so you can see the minimum additional maintenance is not a concern to me.
They look great and can be moved out of the way when not needed.....thats my motivation.

Rob