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rustyATV
11-04-2009, 08:27 PM
I'm working on a 400EX based hybrid and need to make some room around the rear brake pedal. Does anyone make a straight rear brake pedal? The stocker blocks where my kick starter needs to grow out to.

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11-04-2009, 08:37 PM
i've seen someone that just cut the metal, flipped it around so the dip was underneath rather than a hump up top, and welded it back. Probably the easiest option.
rustyATV
11-04-2009, 09:00 PM
I was thinking I could span that bump with a piece of metal welded in, then cut off the rest, but I was hoping for something cleaner looking.
honda400ex2003
11-06-2009, 08:25 PM
you could make one that is straight. it probably would not be too bad with a peice of 1" flat stock or if you have a mill you could mill something out that would be pretty cool. steve
tayyo789
11-07-2009, 12:46 AM
i did the same hybrid build. what i did was flip it, and make it curve not only under the footpeg, but under the frame, toward the engine, and then back out in the proper position. first i would try flipping it, because i have a custom kicker which is probably the reason that mine had to go under the frame as well.
tayyo789
11-07-2009, 12:49 AM
the reason i said this is because, even after its out of the way of the kicker, the kicker still has to complete its full motion without hitting the pedal. those kickers have a HUGE amount of travel in them, and thats why mine was such an issue
rustyATV
11-07-2009, 09:33 AM
Originally posted by tayyo789
the reason i said this is because, even after its out of the way of the kicker, the kicker still has to complete its full motion without hitting the pedal. those kickers have a HUGE amount of travel in them, and thats why mine was such an issue

Was yours yellow? I think I've got a few pics of it and noticed that. I want to avoid going under the frame because I'll be setting it up for woods riding and need the ground clearance.

I saw another XR/400EX hybrid set up for motocross that used a straight pedal, and he had the kick lever rotated forward a bit. Could never think of why, but that is probably it.
tayyo789
11-07-2009, 11:01 AM
no mine is blue with carbon fiber plastics. but mines a straight duner so i dont need skid plates. this thread doesnt show my lever but its got some pics of my build. Link: http://www.exriders.com/vbb/showthread.php?s=&threadid=407937&perpage=10&pagenumber=1