Highway pegs seem uncomfortable

[Bob Denman]

D,
The odd "forward tilt" of the oem floorboards only looks odd...
It functions perfectly! :2thumbs:

On my 2010 with I.S.C.I. floorboards; I never realized how much time I spent riding with only my toes touching...
With the '14; I'm flatfooted, and happy!

 

[Fat Crip]

Sounds like you need to install a recliner on your Spyder!

Now that's what I need! 64 miles yesterday and my thighs and knees are killing me today.


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[geoshmo]

I have had the seal floorboards on both my 09 RS and my 12 RTS and I would not be without them. I can move my feet forward and back whenever I want and in several positions. On long trips, with my wife riding shotgun, when I move my feet up to the forward position she can move hers to the back of the floorboards and give her legs a different position as well.

 

[ARtraveler]

D,
The odd "forward tilt" of the oem floorboards only looks odd...
It functions perfectly! :2thumbs:

On my 2010 with I.S.C.I. floorboards; I never realized how much time I spent riding with only my toes touching...
With the '14; I'm flatfooted, and happy!

Thanks for the input. Both John and I were hoping that--since I will have 1K invested in the OEM's. :thumbup:

 

[Y Blue]

Holding your feet up but not really relaxing the leg/hip all the way isn't going to give you the same feeling as an actual highway peg. I would try sitting on someone's spyder who has a set of pegs to see. There will be plenty of them around at spyderfest.

 

[Purple Guy]

Rich, I have done the exact same simulation. And I get the same aches. Still on the fence about getting some pegs.

My only relief seems to be when the wife starts driving and I sit in the passenger seat. I get to extend my legs then.

Curious to see how everyone else feels about the pegs.

I had the same experience.
I had ordered my NBV's brackets from Lamont while I was waiting for delivery of my Spyder.
Sitting on the showroom model, kept thinking I flushed a couple hundred buck down the drain.
Going through the different position I thought I'd put the pegs I couldn't believe how quickly I'd cramp up!:yikes:
All I have to say is there's no end to adjusting the NBV's and I love them! Great addition to the Spyder and comfort for this rider!
Keep in mind when you're putting your feet on imaginary pegs there's nothing there to support your legs...

 

[jimcrom]

I had foot pegs originally and while it was ok, I kept feeling as though my feet were going to slip off. I wish that I had a lip or catch that my heel could have rested on so I wouldn't have the sensation of them slipping. I switched to the seal floor boards and they are a lot better with the ability to move your feet around.

Is it me? I don't have them yet and want them, but when I simulate where my feet would be at all different angles, my hips just ache. :shocked: Its Not bad, but its not a comfortable position for me... funny thing is on long cruises, I actuallyl rest my entire leg out on the plastic cowling and that feels wonderful...
Just curious if I'm alone in this quandry. Or should I still install them and see if the ole body can adjust.

Rich