Are highway pegs worth the expense?

[jimnsusie]

:agree: Good idea to install pegs if they are a comfort necessity for a ride. The plastic parts will eventually fail and could end up being more expensive than buying the highway pegs.

I agree with this. Learned quickly that I needed to stretch a little after a day ride right after getting the spyder. Got the ones that attach to the floor boards. Very easy install and well worth it. Also another post mentioned folks using their pegs in town or in traffic, very bad idea especially on a spyder with no hand brake. You've got to be able to act quickly sometimes.

 

[Cruzr Joe]

I agree with this. Learned quickly that I needed to stretch a little after a day ride right after getting the spyder. Got the ones that attach to the floor boards. Very easy install and well worth it. Also another post mentioned folks using their pegs in town or in traffic, very bad idea especially on a spyder with no hand brake. You've got to be able to act quickly sometimes.

I have Lamonts NBV pegs and use them for 99% of my riding, I also have the oversized brake pedal and can use my heel for braking when resting on the Highway Pegs, also for me it is just as easy to move my leg back to the brake as it is to move it forward to the brake

Cruzr Joe

 

[Ben Burped]

Yes

There is no comparison between the cost of highway pegs and the potentially crippling effect of the plastic deflector falling off and your husband's foot hitting the pavement at highway speeds. He's worth the cost. I read a lot of BS about not being able to get to the brake pedal quickly from highway pegs. Never had that problem. The pucker factor seems to make sure that I quickly and accurately find the brake pedal.

 

[Dragonrider]

For me NO - a flat waste of money. I've tried several different styles, and none worked for my long legs. If you're 5'8" - they'll probably work for you. I have Seal Floorboards, and have far more foot positions, all of which offer quick and easy access to the brake.

 

[JayBros]

The highway peg farkle jury is still out for me. Test sitting in the garage with my bare feet resting on the plastic deflector panels (I guess that's what they're called) my legs are just too splayed out. I am comfortable over several hundred miles with my Comfort Seat and feet as far forward on the OEM boards as they can go. The proof of the pudding will be the ride to Spyderfest where I'll have long slabbing sessions.

 

[Dragonrider]

Good thought JB - If I could ride with my feet on the front suspension, I would be OK - - but I'd also need the $1400 ISCI hand brake to stop, as I'd never get my foot back to the brake in time on a panic stop.... Think venison here....

 

[daveinva]

Can't speak for the RT crowd, but I put a pair of RIVCO highway pegs on my RS, and I've used them maybe half-a-dozen times for a minute or two at a pop. I'm pretty average-- 5'10", with most of my height in my legs-- and they're too far wide for my legs, I feel like I'm getting an exam guys don't usually get. :joke:

Worse, they're too close in to be comfortable-- they might work better if I was shorter, but even at my height, the pegs aren't a good position at all. Bad purchase.

That said, the RIVCO *floorboards* have been awesome to use. Not that impressed with the quality for the price, however-- the rubber skidpads wear and tear apart pretty quickly, and the chrome plating on mine has chipped off and rusts... I wouldn't buy them again, unfortunately.

 

[bigsmoke]

are these hiway pegs designed for the RT only, I have a 2009 GS and would love to have this option of streching my legs on long rides.

 

[Dragonrider]

Personally, I'd talk to John about a set of Seals for your RS - the Pups might be perfect.

 

[Biosafena]

I wouldn't ride without pegs. I had Pitbull install a set when I bought the bike . I couldn't make the ride home to Ohio without them. I quickly learned that the ones on my 2014 RT were not as comfortable as on my 2012 RT. The setup on the14 caused my legs to be spread too far apart, so I modified mine by inverting them. Mine now point inward, keeping my legs closer to the bike. The large black spacer is what I added.



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[DB Dan]

Hwy Pegs for new F3

I'm 6'-4" and with the footpegs in the most forward #5 position I would still like to stretch out a little further, especially on long hwy rides.
Is anyone aware or familiar with how they could be installed on the F3?

 

[Mike_R]

I have Lamonster NBV Highway pegs on my 2011 Rt..

I too have them, :yes:and they ROCK..............................!!:>)

 

[SpyderLady]

I have had highway pegs on all my bikes (Harley and 2 Spyders) would not be without them. If on a trip they allow me to re-position my feet/legs ts I am more comfortable and not stuck in one position. :yes::yes: Yes agree with others, the plastic like wings are not made to be used as highway pegs.

 

[Dan McNally]

I spent a couple hundred dollars on highway pegs for my GoldWing... hardly ever used them... to me highway pegs are poor investment.. I see some real inept folks with their feet on highway pegs riding in traffic in town... good way to get your butt hurt..

osm

I've seen people texting while driving, too . . . but that doesn't mean cell phones are a bad investment.

They are called "highway pegs" for a reason . . . I use mine on long trips . . . on the highway . . . and find them worth every penny, but like anything else, it is a personal choice.

 

[tip]

highway pegs

These work well for me.

 

[SPYD3R]

HI-WAY

Right now when we tour, Hubby puts his feet on the plastic shield right in front of the floor board on 2014 RTS. We have a road trip coming up and are thinking about installing after market highway pegs. Any thoughts?

YES

 

[Cruzr Joe]

I wouldn't ride without pegs. I had Pitbull install a set when I bought the bike . I couldn't make the ride home to Ohio without them. I quickly learned that the ones on my 2014 RT were not as comfortable as on my 2012 RT. The setup on the14 caused my legs to be spread too far apart, so I modified mine by inverting them. Mine now point inward, keeping my legs closer to the bike. The large black spacer is what I added.



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That looks good.

Cruzr joe

 

[retread]

I had the KewlMetal highway peg mounts on my GS, with Isopegs, I had 2 places to put my feet on a long ride. I have Seal florboards on my RT, and can move my feet around as needed to stay comfortable.

john

 

[bluestratos]

I just ordered a set. Even on the local highway I need to stretch out a bit. By varying my sitting position I can ride much further in comfort. I do use the plastic wings but as said, they are not designed for this purpose. Everyones body is different so some may not use them or they may not fit a very tall person but that being said, being comfortable is everything to me. These are not all that expensive, I spend that amount on eating out each month.

 

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

I use them, but not a lot, but they're sure nice to have available. I installed Lamont's NBV peg mounts with my own modification and Kuryaken pegs. I have a pair of Kuryaken ISO wings listed in the FS forum for a good price if you're interested. Here's my installation. http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?68323-NBV-peg-mounts-My-mod-for-it