Rearset decision

I think replacment cost is high on both the Rizomas and the KTM Rearsets.

The PP Tuning ones are still my favourites and I prefer the way that both the gear and brake levers move with the footpeg so the action is always the same no matter where you move them to whereas the brake lever on both the KTM and Rizoma doesn't move only the foot peg moves and the stub on the end of the brake lever, I also think that having the bearing on the footpeg mount also means that ergonomically speaking it works with the same motion as your foot and so would be a more efficient action, although that's just my thoughts on it and not from any scientific research.

Of course the price for doing it that way also means you have to move the master cylinder and reservoir.

I think they're all nice though and I'm sure whichever you pick will do a good job, unfortunately I've no idea how much the replacement costs are on the PPs compared to the others but considering how much cheaper they are to buy the set I'm guessing the parts will be pretty good too.

http://www.pptuning.cz/en/shop/products/item-538f

it'll be the PP tuning rear sets for me when i have the cash.

Every other week there's an ebay seller that discounts them to £266 then the following week it goes back up to 300 and something so keep your eyes open for the weeks they're discounted.

Thanks for all the input guys.

Brian

yeah theres a set on there now for £288.

I've had time with the Rizoma's, Vortex, KTM Hardparts, and Sato's. They're all decent but have short comings. The Rizoma's are the best looking and are very well built just not for racing. They are over built and will bend the tabs on your frame as stated by bic_bicknell. I also had issues with the main pivot bolt backing out. The Rizoma's come built and it seems the thread locker they used was bad. Also the Rizoma's will not work with the GP shift kit from KTM. They are a great set if most of your riding is on the street. I will be selling mine for good price if you pick the Rizoma's. The Vortex's are not worth the pain in getting them installed. Plus in a low side the master cylinder is on the outside of the frame leaving it vulnerable in the slowest of low sides. The KTM Hardparts work will but are very expensive and not very adjustable. The Sato's are the best racing set I have seen yet but I dont think the pegs will break off in a crash leaving the tabs to bend much like the Rizoma's. Attack Performance is coming out with a set that look good but I have only seen the CAD drawing but they look great. I will see if I can post a pic

Here you go. These are the pre-production versions of the Attack Performance rear sets. They also came with the reverse shift adapter, but I have not installed it yet. Also, the bare alum parts will be anodised black.

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Looks good!

I have the Rizomas on mine, for me the most important point with reasets or any control on a bike is if you notice them or are concious of them while riding, if you have to think about them or make adjustments to your body / hand / foot position to use them they WILL slow you down or worse affect your concentration/safety
The Rizomas on the SD feel like the gearshift is wired directly into my brain, perfect shifts even when going mental power shifting with the front wheel pawing the air
I have Harris / WoodCraft and DBR rearsets on other bikes, Only the Woodcraft rear sets on my TLs are the equal of the SD Rizomas

Part of it is the rod, and how it can interfere with the shifter itself when toeing it down to shift. Another issue that I don't really care for is that you are limited to the peg placement due to the shifter's movement. So basically, you cannot utilize three of the "lower" settings for the pegs, as it will not give the shifter the required throw distance in the up direction.

Having said that though, I am comfortable with where the pegs are at the moment. I do like the way the pegs can be adjusted to the rear on these. That one feature is the only reason I went with these over the Sato pieces.

Sorry to bring this back but I'm looking for rearsets for the SD and wanted to know if these Attack rearsets will work with the KTM reverse shift kit? I'm told the Rizoma rearsets will not work with the reverse shift kit so now I'm concerned. I'm also open to other options so please feel free to share your thoughts.

Never tried to mount the reverse shift kit, but... Doesn't the linkage connect on top of the mount interface? If so, you'd probably run into interference from the shift "arm".

The Attack's have their own reverse shift option I believe,,,,,,

Yes, you can get a reverse shift linkage with the Attacks.

FYI I like Sato racing they make a good product and you can get pieces if you neeed them. the do come in 3 differant colors.
The problem is now that the SD is long in the tooth many companies are not making products for the duke any more
One thing with the Sato's they are strong and hold up well.
If you need any thing from Sato let me know. I am a dealer so I can get you a great price.Rizimo's are also a fine product just pricey.
and i think they stopped making them for the duke.

So what ever your choice I hope they have them Even Sato is getting hard to get in some colors.
Good luck bro I hope you find a good set.I had them on my duke loved them .I have an RC8R now waiting for that 1290 if thats for real I will get one of those.Pm me if you need anything
Vic

Sato makes good stuff (and not to divert any sales Vic), but Rizoma rearsets for the SD are still available.

There may be others, but the only folks I know of that stopped making SD rearsets was Vortex (and for those of you that still have them - you can still get any part). BTW Vortex didn't stop because the product was dated - it was because of the small volume to begin with - not worth it. They really focus on the highest volume sportbikes (read: J Big 4).

I gotta say, some adjuster ("jack up" ?) plates, with the Motohooligan heel guards, and some of the "racing" length LSL (folding) pegs make for a decent set up, and not a detriment to the frame if you go down. Never thought I'd really appreciate folding pegs on the track, but on the SD I do.

So has anyone tried the reverse shift option on the attacks yet? Looking at getting some but figure the clearance would be even worse with the linkage on top.....

I have the reverse shift on my bike and have had no clearance issues. I will snap a pic tonight if you need one.

Awesome thanks for the info! No need for a pic prob order it up today then

Those cyclecontrol adjusters look like exactly what I need. Was it complicated to get them installed and setup, especially on the clutch side? A how to section would be great help.

Plimpton did just that ,,,if I could use the search here I could pull it up I'm sure,,,,,the pic's he took helped me considerably in the proper installation,,,,

I believe I got the last set of attack rearsets available but I let them know that there may be enough interest here to warrant another run. Keep in touch with them if you are serious about purchasing a set and keep your fingers crossed.

Here you go man. Wow, my bike is dirty lol.

Haha, a dirty bike just means it's been ridden Thanks for the pictures. I see a few differences with your setup over mine. Definitely need to give them a call tomorrow. The main one is that it looks like there is a spacer behind the shifter pivot for additional clearance. Hard to tell from the pictures but it does look like your shift rod is a little longer than they one they sent too.