1150R highway pegs

KMACR · Post by **KMACR** » Wed Dec 28, 2005 1:28 pm

The 2004 1150R is my selected re-entry to the scene. I am 49, about 5Ã¢â‚¬â„¢7 and new again to riding after the mid-life crisis prerequisite 20-year riding hiatus. IÃ¢â‚¬â„¢ve been extremely pleased with this machine. I like the ergos for my stature and the slightly aggressive riding stance it puts you in though IÃ¢â‚¬â„¢m much more touring-inclined than a speed demon. IÃ¢â‚¬â„¢m also somewhat arthritic and have noted that after 100 miles in the saddle my knees tend to speak to me. Right now I occasionally prop a leg on top of the cylinder head for a brief respite. I donÃ¢â‚¬â„¢t want to do lower foot pegs or add anything that permanently alters the bikeÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s looks so I intend to address the situation with the cylinder head foot pegs that fold out. IÃ¢â‚¬â„¢ve seen these on a couple of different web sites and think that could be the solution for me. I just need the short breaks in position every hundred miles or so. Has anyone had any experience with this foot peg option? Is it sturdy enough? IÃ¢â‚¬â„¢d like to ensure that this great cosmetic solution is going to measure up functionally.

collyers · Post by **collyers** » Wed Dec 28, 2005 3:12 pm

At 6'3", I have issues with sitting in the same position for 400-500 miles at a time. I use the passenger pegs to stretch out & assume different postures to relieve "stress". There are some aftermarket pegs that mount to the valve covers that fold, and look quite nice.
these seem to be the best - "sparky" for your model

http://www.ccmotorcycles.com/

Post by **DJ Downunder** » Wed Dec 28, 2005 3:40 pm

I occasionally prop a leg on top of the cylinder head for a brief respite.

Just keep doin' that..

...

or maybe these....I'm not sure if they'll fit but that's the way I would go.

DJ

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KMACR · Post by **KMACR** » Wed Dec 28, 2005 4:04 pm

As much money as DJ's suggestion of "Just keep doing that" would save me I'm tempted but I'll likely skew towards Collyers' lead on the fold out pegs. I had seen them online before I knew I needed them. Then when I looked for them again I couldn't turn up the right ones in web searches. Collyers led me right to the ones I was trying to find. Thanks!

DJ, the engine guard option was pretty sweet but more modification than I was after.

sugardoo · Post by **sugardoo** » Wed Dec 28, 2005 4:40 pm

http://www.hawksproducts.com/index.html

Post by **rdsmith3** » Wed Dec 28, 2005 4:51 pm

http://www.cyclegadgets.com/Products/pr ... p?Item=ELF

Are these what you are looking for -- ELF pegs?

collyers · Post by **collyers** » Wed Dec 28, 2005 5:49 pm

Dayum! - DJ, those are beautiful!! Unfortunately, I bet they won't fit 2-spark or hex-head boxers.

Post by **bimrluvr** » Wed Dec 28, 2005 7:48 pm

Am I the only one who takes a quick break by standing up on the pegs a few times?

Post by **MidlifeMark** » Wed Dec 28, 2005 9:30 pm

Nope, I do that too. And if my wife is following me in the car, I usually give her a bump & grind while I'm at it.

KMACR · Post by **KMACR** » Wed Dec 28, 2005 9:35 pm

So Bimrluvr. You're that guy.....

Actually, at least with me, with arthritic knees once the pain starts it's tough to rise in the saddle---the strain of executing that maneuver is focused on the knee in the course of that action. Straightening the leg on a forward peg is a much more pleasant respite. If the pain hasn't yet set in, then rising in the saddle for a bit can certainly help. I'm quite fit otherwise. The arthritis(rheumatoid) gives me good days and bad days. The bad days are the ones requiring the footpeg option for me because...not riding....isn't an option is it?

solitario11 · Post by **solitario11** » Wed Dec 28, 2005 9:56 pm

God I am geting old and cheat, no way I am paying $350 for that! I cant see why they are not in the $150 range. Why dont they learn for HD, they might not know how to build bikes but they can sure sell acc. for them.

Post by **rdsmith3** » Thu Dec 29, 2005 12:06 pm

I would not pay that much for highway pegs, either, but it is not my money. Coincidentally, I saw this ad in the IBMWR market place

Elf Pegs R1100/1150 models
highway pegs fits all oilhead single spark models fold out of sight when not in use makes highway riding easier .
Price: $225.00 includes shipping (lower 48 )
Location: South Florida
Contact Jose Garcia at <[email protected]>
Telephone Cell 305/3032934
Posted Wednesday, December 28, 2005 at 17:54:39 (EST)

I know nothing about this. I have no connection with this person. Just FYI.

Post by **DJ Downunder** » Thu Dec 29, 2005 2:53 pm

I could never use them because I like to lane split...it's bad enough trying to remember if the cases are on or not...but touch the side of a car with those and...sheesh...it would be like a can opener...my cylinders are wide enough without adding another 6" to each side..

DJ

Post by **wncbmw** » Thu Dec 29, 2005 8:22 pm

Didn't someone on the board cook their boots on the header while using the cylinder for a knee break?

I understand the need. I will be getting a slightly higher seat one day to help my knees. Meantime, I just let my foot dangle occationally to stretch. Only hit the pavement once in a while!

djwaudio · Post by **djwaudio** » Thu Dec 29, 2005 8:30 pm

I'll sometimes sit on the passenger seat to stretch the legs out, but nothing beats standing up on the pegs if you're really feelin' the rickets!

KMACR · Post by **KMACR** » Fri Dec 30, 2005 12:28 am

Wow. Lots of thoughts. I'm 5'7" and with a vertically challenged inseam and arms only so long. If I were to sit on the passenger's seat I think someone else would have to steer

And I can just imagine cooking an ankle (or at least burning boot leather) on the exhaust header by just propping a leg on the cylinder head though I hadn't thought of that before. See what I mean about you guys being more experienced?

Anyway, I think for me the best solution is still the fold out cylinder head highway pegs, as pricey as they may be. I really like the fact that when they're not in use you don't know they're there. DJ, in your honor I'll be sure never to lane split---that stuff scares me anyway. The can opener scenario is a pretty effective mental reminder....yikes. Loved the spirited discussion.

Post by **Photo** » Fri Dec 30, 2005 5:05 am

As an ELF peg owner, I'll say I'm VERY pleased with their position, fit n' finish, and durability. They've survived a tipover directly onto the cylinder head, and did not bend or break. You can pull them back in by pushing them in with your boot heels, so lane splitting won't be a problem. I have a bit of a bum right leg, so they give me another option for resting my legs on a 500-mile-plus day. The bike rides like a Barcalounger since I put them on. I wear leather boots, so I hang my feet over the cylinders as well. Since my legs are only 29 1/2" long, I don't burn my boots or feet on the headers, ever.

Since PRICE is a big hurdle for the ELF pegs, you should wait for a used set to pop up on IBMWR.org, or look on Ebay. I bought my set for $175 and think they were worth every penny. FWIW, I don't know the any ELFs personally, and am not paid by elves to endorse this product...I just like my fold-out pegs a lot.

Post by **Rootin55** » Fri Dec 30, 2005 7:19 am

My old knee's ache after a short while, when I had my R, I would throw my legs up on the jugs. Can't do that with thr RT. I find that I prefer to lay the back of my ankle area up on these RCU pegs vs using them like a peg with the bottoms of my feet. Allows me to fully stretch my legs out and breath a sigh of relief. Here are a couple of pics of them installed on the RT. Got them used for about half price. Also if you look in the FAQ section, jabrooks had a nice link thet shows them in addition to other things. Hope this helps.

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KMACR · Post by **KMACR** » Fri Dec 30, 2005 8:45 am

Hey Photo. I don't know, despite your disavowance of any elf connections I still have to wonder. Where were you on the night of December 24th anyway?

Good to hear your ELF peg testimonial. I had wondered if you could tap them back into their closed position on the move. Thanks for noting that. I'll be perusing the web for some ELF pegs like you've suggested. If something pops up in time I'll be ahead dollar-wise. I was going to give it until spring before acquiring the pegs and installing though with the weather in Oklahoma this year I'm easily finding adequate riding conditions here in the dead of winter so I could use them before then.

Rootin55 that is one beautiful RT. And the highway photo sums up why many of us ride. Looks like it was a fun day. Are the 1150R's in the background friends or family? A finer collection of machines I'm sure has never existed....

Post by **rdsmith3** » Fri Dec 30, 2005 8:55 am

KMACR wrote: I'll be perusing the web for some ELF pegs like you've suggested. If something pops up in time I'll be ahead dollar-wise.

Didn't you see the IBMWR ad I posted for used ELF pegs?

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