Well, went and put a dent in my credit card today. I purchased the NBV Hiway peg brackets with ISO large gripper pegs from Lamonster. Has anyone used those that are 6'1" tall or taller?? I find myself a little cramped in the standard riding position whether the wife is behind me or not. As far as my arms or my back/shoulders are concerned, I'm comfortable but my legs are the odd man out, so I feel I need to stretch them out at times. I thought about a custom seat but didn't want to take away from the wife, since she says she's comfortable, no matter how long of a ride it is. Just wondering and hoping I d/n waste my time and/or money(although I know I could return them). Mac:helpsmilie:
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Lamonster NBV peg brackets
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Jetfixer
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You didn't say whether or not you have the Comfort seat. I have the comfort heated seat. It moves the drivers position back about 2 inches. I also have the highway pegs. They are a nice addition, but you will be placing your legs wider apart, not just further forward. Picture putting your feet on the plastic panels outboard of the Can Am logo.
I have the stock BRP seat, as I mentioned in my post, I kept the stock seat due to the fact, I d/n want to take away any of my wife's part of the seat, hence her comfort and when I first checked into a "comfort seat", the passenger part of the seat was shorter. The NBV peg brackets mount to the frame instead of the foot boards, so my feet will be above the "splash shield" instead of outboard of them. Just trying to get some real world opinions. I guess I will mount them in spring after the snow melts and the road salt is gone and I can get some seat time and form an opinion. Thanx Mac:doorag:
quasi
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I've got the same pegs. i'm 6'3" and they helped me stretch out a little. had my seat modified and it helped even more by moving backwards a couple inches.
Yeah, modifying the seat isn't an option due to the above mentioned post. Guess I'll just wait and see when I get them mounted and go for a warm up ride! Thanx. Mac:spyder:
FANTASTIC!! I really hope they work for me. I had hiway pegs on my '03 Gold Wing and they were ok but my legs rode against the fairing because it was so wide, so I think these are going to be a better fit anyway. Thanx Mac:doorag:
Arion
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First, if I stand tall, I just touch six feet. Second, I just installed Lamonster's NBV highway brackets and pegs and consider them worth every penny they cost. Rather than "stretching out" Ob/Gyn-style I was more interested in an alternative foot position and these do the trick nicely. I decided to give them a try, after riding my wife's RT Limited with Seal floorboards, and I'm glad I did.
If you've watched the installation video on Lamonster's web site it is a simple process although it wasn't quite as easy for me as Lamont makes it appear. No doubt he's worked on several gazillion more Spyders than I have, and my nylon push pins weren't as cooperative as his were. Still, it wasn't a long or tedious process and worth the effort, and I rate the brackets and pegs high on my comfort-farkle list. :yes:
If you've watched the installation video on Lamonster's web site it is a simple process although it wasn't quite as easy for me as Lamont makes it appear. No doubt he's worked on several gazillion more Spyders than I have, and my nylon push pins weren't as cooperative as his were. Still, it wasn't a long or tedious process and worth the effort, and I rate the brackets and pegs high on my comfort-farkle list. :yes:
stevencovert
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Me too..
I'm 6'5" and love them. Lets me change up knees to keep the old blood flowing!
I'm 6'5" and love them. Lets me change up knees to keep the old blood flowing!
Thanks Arion and Stevecovert for your inputs. I did watch both of Lamonster's videos and that's how I made my decision between the BBV and the NBV peg brackets. The BBV brackets, which mount to the foot boards, were in my opinion, too wide, whereas the NBV's mount to the frame and just fwd of the brake pedal and above the splash guards. I really just need an alt. foot position, since these Spyders were designed by a group of engineers that are on avg. 5'5" to 5'10" tall (a lot of Jap bikes were designed the same way!), so us taller riders feel a little cramped up. When my wife (5'8") rides the machine, she can reach the brake and her foot can "dance" all around on the foot board, me on the other hand, can not. We'll see I guess. Thanks to all again! Mac:doorag:
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NBV Brackets
Hey Mad Mac just wondering if you installed your brackets? I just put mine on and was trying to get some input from other's on them. I find that they have to much flex on them when I put a little weight on them. they are installed correctly and bolted tight but where they are attached in my opinion is not a solid part of the frame. I don't want them bending to much and worry they will loosen up over time or bending out too much. would like to hear your opinion. I do find them comfortable when I put my feet up on them.
Hey Mad Mac just wondering if you installed your brackets? I just put mine on and was trying to get some input from other's on them. I find that they have to much flex on them when I put a little weight on them. they are installed correctly and bolted tight but where they are attached in my opinion is not a solid part of the frame. I don't want them bending to much and worry they will loosen up over time or bending out too much. would like to hear your opinion. I do find them comfortable when I put my feet up on them.
I have a habit of making sure things are TIGHT, my wife always makes the comment "BE CAREFULL BEEF!"(too many years working aircraft in the A.F. using big wrenches and breaker bars!), and luckily nothing has ever came loose on any M/C I have owned. I haven't put enough miles on yet to see if they will work loose, but mine seemed to be pretty tight and I don't have any worries...yet. On the flexing issue, yes mine flex but I don't plan on using them to push on, they are designed to rest your feet on and as far as my experience with them so far is, I might put more pressure on them in turns, but not so much I feel I could bend them. If so, I'm doing something wrong. I guess you could bend them in a panic situation, but if that happens, you've got worse things to worry about. Good luck! Mac:doorag:
I mentioned I d/n want to take away from the comfort for my wife by modifying my original seat(trimming part of the bolster) and after spending $27k on a touring machine, I d/n want to add more$$$$$$ to it right off the bat. So for $260.00 I solved the problem and the wife is still happy which means I'm still happy and down the road we go with the least amount of money spent on a vehicle that is mainly used for recreation. I've owned numerous m/c's and been pretty satisfied with how they rode/handled. The comfort level(s) seemed to be good enough for us and I felt the Spyder would be gone about in the same manner. I did think of the "Comfort Seat" at one time. Time and miles will tell.:dontknow:Mac
Yeh, I'm 6'1" and 270Lbs. when I'm dressed for action...:roflblack::roflblack:. My wife is a great cook and I keep telling her so, and no matter how often I bit^# about it, welllll... she doesn't listen!! I think my cramped issue will be cured, we are going out for a day ride tomorrow so we'll see. Mac:doorag:
pegasus1300
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Iam 6'1 260 with stock seat. I have ridden 20,000 miles with my NBV and they have proved very comfortable. I use them as soon as I am on the highway and don't need to be close to the controls. Very good for long distance.
Went for a 300+ mile ride yesterday with the wife and I think the pegs/brackets have taken care of the issue. Knees still get stiff, but that's going to be a constant in my life anyway(sucks getting old with all the wear and tear!). As long as I get off the bike after 60-100miles, I'm good and I can usually go 10-10hrs. in the saddle each day. GTG as I see it right now. Mac:2thumbs:
