Desmo Times Peg Lowering Kits. Lower your stock footpegs 1". Ideal for long-leggers. Originally designed for the ST series, these will also fit Monsters with rearsets, 750/900SS models and any other model with 69mm footpeg mount spacing.

Q&A:

1. How are these pegs made?

The pegs are made out of 1/4" (6mm) stainless steel. They are waterjet cut and then tapped with threads. After the plates are waterjet cut, they are tumbled to give them an even finish and smoothen the edges. Bolts are included to bolt the plates to the frame.

2. Why were these plates designed?

While ergonomic changes are widely available to most areas of Ducatis, the only way to adjust the footpegs has been to switch to rearsets. This costly option is appealing if one wants to hit the track, but wasn't suitable to my needs. What I needed was something to allow me to stretch out my long legs. These brackets dramatically effect my ability ride long distances on my ST, and make the limited legroom on my Monster and SS much more bearable.

3. Will these plates fit my Ducati?

The plates were designed to fit the ST (SST2/ST3/ST4/ST4S-Non-ABS) series of bikes, but I have also placed them on my M900 (that has rearsets on it), and my 900SS. A good way of being able to tell if the plates will fit your Ducati is to see how much clearance exists below your footpegs. These plates will drop your footpegs 1"(26mm), so you need that much clearance below the stock footpegs. The plates are designed for frames with 69mm spacing between the footpeg bolts. They are NOT designed for passenger footpegs. Fitment on Monsters will require the use of aftermarket rearsets. My lowering plates won't bolt up to the stock pipe/footpeg hangers. Additionally, they to fit them to ABS models, you need to shorten the rear bolt on the right rider footpeg mount 5mm. This is because our brackets are 5mm thinner than the OEM peg mounts. The rear bolt on the right footpeg is in close proximity to the shock.

4. Will I have to make modifications to my bike in order to fit them?

Lowering the footpegs may affect the location of the stock slip ons on ST models. Some owners have had to begin using the lower mount position, while others can still use the upper position. Ducati clearances vary bike to bike. The plates will change the relative angle of the foot to the rear brake lever and the shift lever. I simply adjust the position of both to suit the lower pegs. On non-ST bikes, the position of the rear brake lever isn't an issue because the lever is mounted to the footpeg. FOr further adjustability of your rear brake lever, purchase one of our billet rear brake levers.

5. Will having lower footpegs create cornering clearance problems?

I have never dragged a footpeg on the street. If you are dragging your footpegs through the corners, these plates may not be for you -- you have other problems to address first -- like suspension. These plates were designed for long-leggers like me and have been suitable for aggressive cornering. I have used a prototype set for two years and over 25000 miles without problems on 3 bikes, a Ducati M900 with rearsets, an ST2 and a 900SS. That being said, I also have properly set up suspensions. If your dragging your end cans and/or centerstand, you probably should worry first about correcting your suspension deficiencies.

6. Are the plates strong?

The plates are made out of stainless steel. The 1/4" (6mm) thickness was selected to provide sufficient rigidity to handle the rigors of riding.

7. Why aren't the plates painted to match the frame?

There has been a variety of colors and finishes used on Ducati frames. By providing a raw stainless finish, owners can customize the plates to fit their aesthetic needs. Owners wanting the plates to match the footpegs will probably just leave the plates in their original stainless color. Owners wanting the plates to match the frame can paint them with their favorite can of frame-matched paint.

8. What happens if I purchase the plates and don't like them?

A money back guarantee applies to the plates. If you aren't satisfied with them, you have 60 days to return them for a full refund (the plates must be in an as-new condition).