Passenger foot peg extensions

[SPYD1]

I am wondering if these are worth the investment for those that have them? Any other options worth discussing?

 

[NautiBrit]

I know that my wife really appreciates them and she's not tall at 5'4". Your best input is going to come from your passenger.

 

[rnet]

My wife would not ride with the stock pegs and that is why I bought the bike, so she could ride. So, this was my first mod many years ago.

 

[teadave]

My Wife loves them too. Without them, her feet were tucked so far under her that her hands were the only thing stopping her from leaning forward every time I braked.We had lots of helmet to helmet contact without them.
I bought mine used from a member that upgraded to floorboards.

 

[warp10]

Put them on my 08 GS when I had it and ride was much more comfortable for the passenger. Do it. :yes:

 

[daveinva]

Any other options worth discussing?

I use these, my girlfriend (5'10") is very comfortable on them.

http://rivcoproducts.com/products/product.php?productid=703&cat=435&page=1

Note that they come with either a 5" or a 7" arm. I chose the 5" arm and it works great (methinks the 7" arm will bring the front of the passenger boards too close to the driver pegs, or in my case, my driver floorboards. The 5" gives both of us enough room, YMMV).

 

[Bob Denman]

Doesn't this almost make you wonder why they didn't just equip all of the GS/RS bikes with them right from the start?? :dontknow:

 

[SPYD1]

Yes it does. The bad thing is my wife would rather be uncomfortable when riding than spend a buck. So these things for her comfort are hard sells. I don't want her to not ride for this reason.

 

[DynamoBT]

My hubby has the same opposition to money spent on mods. He resisted a back rest and the passenger peg extensions. But, he was having hip cramps every time we got on and off the Spyder. I finally insisted on these mods. After the fact, he will now admit that he feels more comfortable and secure. The higher foot pegs left him feeling like he was "perched" on the seat. No more helmet collisions either!!!

The Spyder should have come equiped with the pegs set lower from the start!

 

[Bob Denman]

You just have to remind the reluctant party that "Function trumps finance" when comfort is involved... :thumbup:

 

[YPILOT]

I use these, my girlfriend (5'10") is very comfortable on them.

http://rivcoproducts.com/products/product.php?productid=703&cat=435&page=1

Note that they come with either a 5" or a 7" arm. I chose the 5" arm and it works great (methinks the 7" arm will bring the front of the passenger boards too close to the driver pegs, or in my case, my driver floorboards. The 5" gives both of us enough room, YMMV).

I agree; this is the route that we went also. I believe they are the first passenger boards that can fold up when not used. They also are adjustable. I had them powder coated black.

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

PASSENGER FOOT REST OPTIONS

I have something that I think will make passengers more comfortable in the leg room area, I will be bringing them to Spyderfest. You can try them out before you buy and see what you think. Unfortunately they are NOT EXPENSIVE .....Mike...at Days Inn St. James..:thumbup: PS they are for R/S, G/S...I don't think they will work on an RT..