Peg extenders......

[daveh]

Has anyone tried them, thoughts.
My knees are giving me grief.
Getting a raised seat is one option, perhaps another is these things.
A little lower and more forward might make the difference I need.
I'm willing to sacrifice a little ground clearance for greater comfort.
I'm not a knee down kind of guy.

[Siggy79]

I've seen these and thought about trying them, would be interested to know if they are any good as well, my knees give me grief, I'm 6'6" that doesn't help...

[Del]

Ive not used them but I have used the Buell ones on my 12r - just google Buell Footpeg mod - this is one from a busa

they weren't that expensive when I got them but it was a few years ago


the how too for the Kawa

Hi All

Some members on here suffer from bad knees and or bad backs this modification results is about an inch down and an inch back in the foot pegs

The modification is fairly easy with just a bit of fettling with a file to get to fit .Takes about an hour.

Basically you have have to modify the Buell pegs three ways. Once you get them and try to fit them, you'll see exactly what you have to do.

1. File/grind the part of the peg that slides into the mount. It is too thick by a few millimeters. I had a rough metal file that took the metal away quickly by laying the file on a flat surface, then pushing the peg across it.

2. File/grind the part of the peg that rests against the inside of the mount. This is hard to describe, but it's the part of the peg that's vertical and bears your weight when you press down on the peg. If you don't do this, the peg won't sit flat in the mount, but will be tilted up a bit. Again, it becomes very apparent when you see it. I used the same filing/grinding method and it took about 10 seconds to get it right.

3. The hole for the pin that holds the peg on is too small. Make it bigger. I used a stepped drill bit to enlarge the whole, then a regular drill bit to clear the last bit that the stepped bit couldn't get. Again, took all of a few seconds.

Once the pegs are mounted, you'll have to adjust the shift and brake levers to your liking which is very easy to do.

Part Numbers are as N0006.1AD is a kit, specifically a pair of XB footpegs.

+ N0520.1AD FOOTPEG ASSEMBLY, RIDER, LH,
+ N0521.1AD FOOTPEG ASSEMBLY, RIDER, RH,

I think this is the XB Lightning model  http://www.westcoastharley-davidson.co.uk/cart/Partsview.asp?ID_Part=36830

[daveh]

That's a good concise set of directions, replacement pegs on eBay are around 50 oz plus postage.
Will do a bit more visualising.
Had a quick look before heading to work today and I'm worried how it will clear the gear lever.

[grog]

keep on this one Dave, very interested as my hips cramp up. lets know your results. i didnt even know peg extenders available.

[grog]

double post, sorry. just wondering how gear lever and brake pedal are modified to work with extended pegs.

[daveh]

I had a good look at the bike today, I don't think it will be possible to mount a lowering peg on the gear lever side of the bike.
A lowered peg will found the sidestand and also the exhaust.
Back to the drawing board.

[TAZ]

DaveH you UK or oz ?
I getting old and forget,

[daveh]

Straya mate.

[TAZ]

Not local then hahaha shame I got a pair of them buell pegs but would cost a fortune to post to you :-(

[TALLMAN]

Not local then hahaha shame I got a pair of them buell pegs but would cost a fortune to post to you :-(

Jumping on the band wagon if Dave doesnt want them I'm interested Taz

[gsxbarmy]

Not local then hahaha shame I got a pair of them buell pegs but would cost a fortune to post to you :-(

You'd be surprised at actually how not so expensive it is Taz - look on www.parcel2go.com, TNT generally do quite a surprisingly good rate....

[TAZ]

Your second in line shorty !! I mean tallman hahahaha

[daveh]

I'll pas Taz, I like a rubber foot peg, not a fan of bare metal.
Let us know how you get on with them T Man.

[froudy]

I'll pas Taz, I like a rubber foot peg, not a fan of bare metal.
Let us know how you get on with them T Man.

I've fitted Oberon studded pegs and I love 'em...

Still need a higher seat as even though I'm only 5' 7" I steel feel cramped up riding.