Highway Pegs Question

[NoLmtz]

Has anyone ever explored putting pegs off the front fenders?

I'm tall so my legs can actually reach the fender and I was wondering if a bracket had been thought of that wraps from the inside fender support bracket bolts to the back side of the fender where a peg can be attached? Are the fender support brackets strong enough and other pros / cons?

Thoughts?

Jon

 

[SPYD3R]

YIKES...!

DANGEROUS was my first thought..... :yikes:
pegs, if not designed correctly, may interfer with body side panels...
fenders most likely were not designed to support the weight or force of a leg pushing on them...
last and most important; in turns you may lose your footing and terrible things can happen when this happens...

i'm 6'2" and i know what you're talking about... i built my own Foot Pegs for my '09 RS (which model do you have?) and they work exceptionally well... actually, a manufacturer at a SPYD3R event took pictures of mine and asked me all the questions on how i built them... i have yet to see them advertised on his website...

try making your own... it's half the fun of owning a SPYD3R....
PIX to help you visualize....

if you have an RS, give some consideration to Floor Boards as well... with 3 positions for my feet, i never get cramps or tired during long rides...
PM me if you'd like more info.....
good luck...
Dan P
Easley, SC
SPYD3R

 

[Bob Denman]

:agree: Those wheels are reacting to surface irregularities all of the time.
It'd be pretty easy to get your foot dislodged from the peg, and caught somewhere unfortunate. :shocked:

 

[Chupaca]

Thought about it...

then decided against it. I though of a resting point not so much as a ryding position. There is little to work with to make a solid sturdy mount and as mentioned above could be quite hazardous if it fails. :thumbup: seems several of us have thought about it....

 

[LisaLimited]

Existing designs

There are now two styles of highway pegs available. I would seriously look at those. The newest style is very adjustable. Both from LaMonster.
i purchased mine at Pit Bull.

 

[finless]

I am 6' 4" and I too can put my feet on the fenders. When I was first looking at pegs I too thought even the Lamoster pegs would be too close. I bought a set anyway and they worked out perfectly! BUT... I also have the comfort seat which moves you back 2" more.


Bob

 

[jaherbst]

Rivco, the only way to fly! Chrome or Black.

Jack

 

[NoLmtz]

I didn't say all thoughts were solid the first go around... haha!! It's like that old saying... "the famous last words of a Redneck... Watch this!"

I've got some renewed spirit and will be searching many of your suggestions! thank you!

Jon