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Re: Suburban Machinery Peg Lowering
Posted: Sun Nov 21, 2010 8:26 pm
by AncientMariner
I'm back.
My right knee is totally comfortable with the new arrangement.
My left knee enjoyed more comfort but is still in need of some healing time. Once it is better, I believe it will love the new lower peg.
It is definitely easier starting, stopping and riding with the pegs lowered. Two thumbs up.
Bruce
Re: Suburban Machinery Peg Lowering
Posted: Mon Nov 22, 2010 12:48 am
by dbrick
Thanks for the report. I'm really looking forward to this.
Your comment earlier in the thread that it was easier to get your feet down (and up) reminded me of what I liked in the modified RS I rode for so many years. I'd like to be able to sit on the R12 with the same smile.
Re: Suburban Machinery Peg Lowering
Posted: Tue Nov 23, 2010 9:43 am
by jess
Thanks for the report, Bruce. Now that my race scooter project is behind me (I took first in the 200cc class on Sunday!) I might finally get around to installing mine.
Re: Suburban Machinery Peg Lowering
Posted: Tue Nov 23, 2010 12:58 pm
by AncientMariner
Jess,
Congratultions on the win!
Be sure and allow a good 15 or 20 minutes for the peg lowering installation.
Bruce
Re: Suburban Machinery Peg Lowering
Posted: Sat Nov 27, 2010 11:52 pm
by dbrick
FedEx Ground dropped off the lowering kit today - surprisingly, it being Saturday - and I installed it this evening. Nice quality, a bit harder to get my left foot on the sidestand...but my! how comfy for the legs!
I can't wait for tomorrow to get on the road,
Re: Suburban Machinery Peg Lowering
Posted: Sun Nov 28, 2010 1:10 pm
by dbrick
Bruce, you were right: that's a lovely improvement. I'll take some getting used to the shift lever, which is now (relatively) a bit further down my foot than it used to be, but the feeling of hip and leg ease is wonderful. Interestingly, I''m now more aware of the seat's tendency to rotate my hips forward, just a bit more than I'd like.
Re: Suburban Machinery Peg Lowering
Posted: Sun Nov 28, 2010 8:20 pm
by dbrick
Seems like every movement towards perfection also sidles a bit off course.
I like the lowered footpegs a lot, and I don't notice the left peg's offset to the side. But I do notice that the shift lever arm (the piece your foot touches) is now farther away from my instep. My feet aren't too big, and it's now harder to shift because the arm is further out onto my toes. Anybody find a shorter shift lever, or one with a larger pad? Anyone tried the Wunderlich shift arm enlarger:
http://www.wunderlichamerica.com/motorc ... 60432.html