bigdave18629
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just got my peg mounts and installed them, they will be great. The ride is fine without them but being able to change positions will be a help. This is not a cruiser, but is not a sports bike either.
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6 feet, 5.5 inches, 245 lbs. and gotta get one!
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just got my peg mounts and installed them, they will be great. The ride is fine without them but being able to change positions will be a help. This is not a cruiser, but is not a sports bike either.
bigdave18629
New member
Hi Fleet and welcome to the board and the Spyder. I couldn't disagree with you more about the feet position or the risers. At 6' 7", a 54" chest and a 38" inseam, I don't think you will find a much bigger rider than I am. I am 42 and a broken down former collegiate b-ball player with bad knees, hips and back. I have ridden my Spyder many times for hours at a time and up to two hours doesnt seem to be much problem. I have also ridden bikes with the risers and find them to be far more uncomfortable than my ride with stock handle bars. I also personally don't like the high windshield, I bout the bike to be in the wind and would rather have it work me over at 80 than have the high windshield.
I am not arguing with you, you are entitled to your opinions. The bottom line is everyone should buy what they want and only modify the bike once they have had time to do comparisons. This bike is not a goldwing and never will be. It is a ride like no others and for those that appreciate it, nothing is better. With this said, I am sure that it is not for everyone.
St. Spyder, ride and enjoy, the only thing you must do is keep the rubber side down.
StSpyder09
New member
Hi eff,
Man...76 years young. I:bowdown: eff. "Much Rrreespect!"
If God is willing, I will get there some 30 years from now. I'm 6'5.5" now, but I'll probably reach 6'2" by then if my Fathers shrinking pace is any indication of what's to come.
Yeah, the risers, highway brackets/pegs, and backrest are not optional (my posture is terrible, I need some lumbar support on any ryde). "Fleet" also mentioned a more comfortable seat. I sat on a :spyder: that had not been picked up, at the local dealership for a brief moment. The seat was wide, and seemed to be very comfortable. Are the aftermarket seats that much more comfortable?$$$
Peace,
St:spyder:'09
StSpyder09
New member
Man...fleet, I'm sorry that your trip was :cus:. The good thing is that you found out without a doubt what you really needed on the :spyder:. Thanks for making your pain my gain. So that extra tall touring windshield doesn't catch goo, mud, and crap. Would the aftermarket seat you mentioned be that much more comfortable?
:congrats: on your purchase. It won't happen for me until '09.
Thanks,
St:spyder: '09
Man...fleet, I'm sorry that your trip was :cus:. The good thing is that you found out without a doubt what you really needed on the :spyder:. Thanks for making your pain my gain. So that extra tall touring windshield doesn't catch goo, mud, and crap. Would the aftermarket seat you mentioned be that much more comfortable?
:congrats: on your purchase. It won't happen for me until '09.
Thanks,
St:spyder: '09
I really think it was a combination of everything - Driving to get there, rain, new toy acclimation with additional added complication factor - rain, trucks, goo etc.
Let me re-phrase the comment about the pegs:
" IMO.....The pegs may or may not be located at the optimal position on the Spyder to provide maximum comfort for those taller , larger, wider etc. riders. The installation of the highway bracket / pegs may or may not allow a more varied riding experience . The addition of seats w/backreats and risers also may or may not further enhance your riding pleasure".
Is this disclaimer better for the other reponders ?
In any case , and IMO , I stand by my original comments.:yes:
bjt
Very Helpful Member
Yeah, I like your disclaimer better as I am 6'4" tall, 240lbs. with a 36" inseam and I find the stock riding position pretty darn comfortable. I tried the highway peg brackets and didn't care for how wide I had to spread my legs to use them. For my 'alternate riding position' I just put my legs up on the plastic panels next to the trunk.
bjt
Very Helpful Member
I have the 1" riser but I don't think it made that much difference for me. Basically, I just like the stock Spyder riding position. When I first got the Spyder, I was having a lot of knee pain and I found the Spyders stock riding position more comfortable for me than driving our Pontiac G6 or our Suburban.
Highway Peg Mod
I too wondered if the highway bracket / pegs spread the riders legs too far apart. I think that I'm going to see if I can design a secondary bracket attachment that attaches to the advertised highway bracket and allows me to bring the pegs back farther , around the black plastic and in towards the body. I love little design projects like this and what do I have to lose ? That way , my legs / feet are further forward ... my rear / back is more vertical / supported by the Corbin back rest ... and with the 4" risers ( no risers now ) hopefully I can sit in a more upright position with feet forward of the existing pegs. Plus since I don't have a foot shifter, the only thing that I need to be able to get to quickly is the right side foot brake. As far as the wind blast is concerned, wind really doesn't bother me....I guess my biggest issue was constantly getting nuked by all nasty crap ( and I mean nasty ) coming from the oncoming 18 wheelers. There were hundreds of them. It hasn't really rained in our area for almost a month so you could imagine what was stuck on the road and made into "septic tank soup" when it rained.
mmmmm.... "septic tank soup" :2thumbs: Gotta go eat lunch now !
I too wondered if the highway bracket / pegs spread the riders legs too far apart. I think that I'm going to see if I can design a secondary bracket attachment that attaches to the advertised highway bracket and allows me to bring the pegs back farther , around the black plastic and in towards the body. I love little design projects like this and what do I have to lose ? That way , my legs / feet are further forward ... my rear / back is more vertical / supported by the Corbin back rest ... and with the 4" risers ( no risers now ) hopefully I can sit in a more upright position with feet forward of the existing pegs. Plus since I don't have a foot shifter, the only thing that I need to be able to get to quickly is the right side foot brake. As far as the wind blast is concerned, wind really doesn't bother me....I guess my biggest issue was constantly getting nuked by all nasty crap ( and I mean nasty ) coming from the oncoming 18 wheelers. There were hundreds of them. It hasn't really rained in our area for almost a month so you could imagine what was stuck on the road and made into "septic tank soup" when it rained.
mmmmm.... "septic tank soup" :2thumbs: Gotta go eat lunch now !
bjt
Very Helpful Member
ataDude
Mod Maniac
Lamonster is not the only one here who used to be a welder.
Ah ha. Now I get it. :2thumbs:
Funny, though, about Lamont. He and I were in the San Diego area at the same time... I was in Poway... about 15 miles north of where he was... and never had a chance to meet him when he was a working stiff.
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Cool !!!!!!
Excellent !!!
I wonder if your bracket was straight back - not doglegged and the pegs mounted backwards / reversed ( nut side out - right peg on left side and vice versa) would it look too strange ?
Then put one of those round black plastic decorative caps over the nuts to give it a finished look - Maybe put nut side out on both bolts with decorative caps to make it look like it came that way ..... who knows ? I'll try it and either send ya'll a photo or go back to the drawing board.
Excellent !!!
I wonder if your bracket was straight back - not doglegged and the pegs mounted backwards / reversed ( nut side out - right peg on left side and vice versa) would it look too strange ?
Then put one of those round black plastic decorative caps over the nuts to give it a finished look - Maybe put nut side out on both bolts with decorative caps to make it look like it came that way ..... who knows ? I'll try it and either send ya'll a photo or go back to the drawing board.
effgjamis
Ride Forrest Ride!
Don't Know, as I have not sat on any.. however, I am looking into the corbon seats... I notice they are very expensive... However, the stock seat seems to be ok for me at this point. BUT!!! time will tell..
Any other peeps got any comments on aftermarket seats?
StSpyder09
New member
StSpyder09
New member
How'd you do that?
OK... For future reference, have you posted a step-by-step how to for "Dummies"? Or do the parts come with instructions and diagrams and a dude that can weld?
Thanks bjt.
It looks great.:2thumbs:
St:spyder:'09
Sure you can. They may end up looking something like this.
OK... For future reference, have you posted a step-by-step how to for "Dummies"? Or do the parts come with instructions and diagrams and a dude that can weld?
Thanks bjt.
It looks great.:2thumbs:
St:spyder:'09
StSpyder09
New member
Stock seat 1, Aftermarket upgrade 0
"OK" is Good:dontknow: isn't it:dontknow:?
St:spyder:'09
"OK" is Good:dontknow: isn't it:dontknow:?
St:spyder:'09
NancysToy
Motorbike Professor
"OK" is fine by me! The Spyder seat is the most comfortable I can remember. Still, everyone is shaped and padded differently, and what is perfect for me may send the next guy to the chiropractor. This is one decision you will certainly have to make after some time in the saddle. I'd recommened that you don't rush to judgement until you have ridden on a couple of good long rides.
As to feet on the plastic, that works best for me, too, but I am thinking of building a brace to make the plastic spoiler more sturdy at the rear. I am also concerned about wear marks, and may try some type of pad or wear strip there. I have found that this routine really only seems to be necessary for a few short minutes every once in a while. Just a "leg stretcher", so to speak. I may be different there, too. I don't really like laying back while riding. Upright, or slightly forward suits me much better. Again, only time in the saddle (even on the showroom floor) will determine your wants and needs.
-Scotty
As to feet on the plastic, that works best for me, too, but I am thinking of building a brace to make the plastic spoiler more sturdy at the rear. I am also concerned about wear marks, and may try some type of pad or wear strip there. I have found that this routine really only seems to be necessary for a few short minutes every once in a while. Just a "leg stretcher", so to speak. I may be different there, too. I don't really like laying back while riding. Upright, or slightly forward suits me much better. Again, only time in the saddle (even on the showroom floor) will determine your wants and needs.
-Scotty
bigdave18629
New member
Fleet,
Take a look at the brackets on the link that I sent to St.Spyder. I just installed these and rode for a little over 4 hours yesterday. They mount lower and in front of the factory pegs and made quite a difference, not really by stretching out but more from being able to change riding position and the brake is still close. For the first time, on this ride, I began to question the seat. My a** was killing me by the time I was done. I sat on another guys Corbin but it does move you down and forward in the seat and I am not sure I like that either. Any way, check out thos brackets and I hope your next ride goes better.
Take a look at the brackets on the link that I sent to St.Spyder. I just installed these and rode for a little over 4 hours yesterday. They mount lower and in front of the factory pegs and made quite a difference, not really by stretching out but more from being able to change riding position and the brake is still close. For the first time, on this ride, I began to question the seat. My a** was killing me by the time I was done. I sat on another guys Corbin but it does move you down and forward in the seat and I am not sure I like that either. Any way, check out thos brackets and I hope your next ride goes better.