becoyote
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I have seen a set of highway pegs mounted through the frame sliders. Anyone have a link?
slider highway pegs
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networkguy
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Man that would put me in a very awkward riding postition.
becoyote
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I actually owned the bike for a short while with them and it was great for my bad knees. They were on the bike when I bought it and on there when I sold it.
Miss the bike and thinking about picking up another but I would really want to be able to get another pair of them.
Did you see them at NAFO in TN? I know a rider with a Gen II that made such a item....
RZ350 where are you?
becoyote
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Found a picDid you see them at NAFO in TN? I know a rider with a Gen II that made such a item....
RZ350 where are you?
They fold up also.
PM RZ350 He did a great job on his.. (They fold up also)Found a picDid you see them at NAFO in TN? I know a rider with a Gen II that made such a item....
RZ350 where are you?
They fold up also.
mferriter
Occasionally trying to get work done
I built a pair from 2"OD black Delrin (similar to nylon) that slide into the sliders (cut down to 1.06" at the slider end for a snug fit). They are held in place with rare-earth magnets.
I try to remember to put them in before heading out on a long ride, but have also been able to put them in while on the bike (not advisable). It only takes a second to put them in and take them out. The magnets are strong - requires 10 lbs or so of force to pull them out. I like the fact that they are made out of the same material as the sliders are and are not on the bike 100% of the time.
About $25 in materials and a couple hours of lathe time.
Blind Squirrel
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My bike came with them on it.
Not sure where they got them from. They do help the knees on long trips.
Not sure where they got them from. They do help the knees on long trips.
mferriter
Occasionally trying to get work done
oldmantwo
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Newbie here, been hanging around for about a year. Purchased a 2007 A back in Sept 2010. Also ride V Star 1300 that I did a few mods to. Had to add some touches to the FJR. I fabricated hwy foot peg adapters and borrowed some HD pegs from my V Star. Attached is my photobucket account that show my FJR set up for a run to Colorado in two weeks. Some might be interested in my approach to forward foot pegs.
https://s460.photobucket.com/albums/qq328/hp3489/FJR/
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https://s460.photobucket.com/albums/qq328/hp3489/FJR/
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Sorry - haven't logged in much lately. Thanks for the kind words, 101st.Did you see them at NAFO in TN? I know a rider with a Gen II that made such a item....
RZ350 where are you?
The link in my sig line will take you to all my mods (including the pegs) with detailed writeups on how I did it. I have both the Wild Bill and slider mounted versions on my '07.
I mainly rest the back of my leg on top of the slider pegs with my legs straight forward when I want to stretch them out. (edit: I find this position to be quite comfortable for long periods, but it is mainly due to having the custom handlebars as well as the drivers backrest that allows me lean way back). Trying to actually put my foot up there is a bit awkward and the zipper on the inside of my boot threatens to scratch the corner of my fairing. When I want to rest my foot on something other then the stock pegs, I use the Wild Bill pegs. I'm finding having many choices is good on a long trip!
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A forum member used to make those slider attached pegs, but I'm pretty sure he's not in the business anymore. Leo was his name. I have a set on my 07 and really like them.
To test whether I'd like having pegs in that location, I made up some "pegs" out of thin wall tubing and heat shrink tubing.
I decided that position would work and had Leo make me a set. I mostly rest my calves on the peg with my legs hanging straight out. This position forces lots of air up the pants legs and into the cockpit of the bike. Really nice in hot weather! I also put my boots on them sometimes as this allows me to rest my elbows on my knees. Neither of those positions is comfortable for long stints, but the key to long distance comfort is to move around and these pegs provide 2 other options.
Here's a post that shows his pegs: Leo's pegs
To test whether I'd like having pegs in that location, I made up some "pegs" out of thin wall tubing and heat shrink tubing.
I decided that position would work and had Leo make me a set. I mostly rest my calves on the peg with my legs hanging straight out. This position forces lots of air up the pants legs and into the cockpit of the bike. Really nice in hot weather! I also put my boots on them sometimes as this allows me to rest my elbows on my knees. Neither of those positions is comfortable for long stints, but the key to long distance comfort is to move around and these pegs provide 2 other options.
Here's a post that shows his pegs: Leo's pegs
