Foot peg help
I had similar concerns about rotating pedals. Now that I've used them, I can't imagine going back to fixed pegs. For me, the experience is that good. On long rides I can flex my calves and reposition the feet at any angle. Better than boards in my opinion.
A few pointers.
1. Look into the quick disconnect peg fasteners from DK Customs. Changing pegs/pedals is a 30 second task.
2. Pedals with grip surface like the DK bear traps are unbelievably practical. They keep your feet planted until you decide to move them. Most BMX pedals have spikes or studs that grip boots and shoes really well.
3. Bungking makes a pedal adapter that allows you to use any 9/16" threaded bicycle pedal. The market for pedals is endless. (Seriously, hundreds of options.) Note that the adapters are bare steel and need paint or plating.
I use the DK Stealth Bear Traps for longer rides and BMX pedals around town.
A few pointers.
1. Look into the quick disconnect peg fasteners from DK Customs. Changing pegs/pedals is a 30 second task.
2. Pedals with grip surface like the DK bear traps are unbelievably practical. They keep your feet planted until you decide to move them. Most BMX pedals have spikes or studs that grip boots and shoes really well.
3. Bungking makes a pedal adapter that allows you to use any 9/16" threaded bicycle pedal. The market for pedals is endless. (Seriously, hundreds of options.) Note that the adapters are bare steel and need paint or plating.
I use the DK Stealth Bear Traps for longer rides and BMX pedals around town.
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Chromemasters charges $19 and up to chrome footpegs. But I think a matching set of the HD knurled ones would look good and match your grips. I had set of the smooth spike grips and pegs on my Honda. My feet tended to slip off at highway speeds but they were kick ***...
Ok, I just can't make up my mind on what pegs to get for my wide glide. I like the Stilettos, Zombies, plain Jane knurled aluminum, and some of the ones like the bear trap pedals. I even thought maybe some small floorboards would be cool but now I'm just not sure. Any ideas?
I have a design for a set of custom pegs, but not sure if getting them chromed will cost too much or not. Any opinions? Ideas? They have to kick *** whatever they are. Thanks.
I have a design for a set of custom pegs, but not sure if getting them chromed will cost too much or not. Any opinions? Ideas? They have to kick *** whatever they are. Thanks.
TwelveHD, those look great on your ride!!!
Regarding the pegs rotating...they can be adjusted to rotate totally freely, they can be fixed into one place, or anywhere in between. I adjust mine pretty tight, so that they will only move when I consciously make an effort to move them.
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We use Chromemasters out of Nashville, TN. They do great work and are not that expensive. Think to remember about chrome, the parts need to be completely void of any imperfections before going to the chromer...otherwise those little imperfections will look really BIG after they are chromed.
TwelveHD, those look great on your ride!!!
Regarding the pegs rotating...they can be adjusted to rotate totally freely, they can be fixed into one place, or anywhere in between. I adjust mine pretty tight, so that they will only move when I consciously make an effort to move them.
TwelveHD, those look great on your ride!!!
Regarding the pegs rotating...they can be adjusted to rotate totally freely, they can be fixed into one place, or anywhere in between. I adjust mine pretty tight, so that they will only move when I consciously make an effort to move them.
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+1 What he said. Just put DK Custom footpegs on my SG and they're waaay better than stock. I bought the Canyon Carvers and love them.
I ordered the Bear traps from DK Customs. They are awesome. I like the way they still rotate like bike pedals so I can move my feet and they are as wide as the mini floorboards. My feet also stick like glue to them. I can't see ever going back to a regular peg...I have a set of Harley Heel Raisers (pegs with heel rests built in) if anyone is interested. They are like new...
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I had similar concerns about rotating pedals. Now that I've used them, I can't imagine going back to fixed pegs. For me, the experience is that good. On long rides I can flex my calves and reposition the feet at any angle. Better than boards in my opinion.
A few pointers.
1. Look into the quick disconnect peg fasteners from DK Customs. Changing pegs/pedals is a 30 second task.
2. Pedals with grip surface like the DK bear traps are unbelievably practical. They keep your feet planted until you decide to move them. Most BMX pedals have spikes or studs that grip boots and shoes really well.
3. Bungking makes a pedal adapter that allows you to use any 9/16" threaded bicycle pedal. The market for pedals is endless. (Seriously, hundreds of options.) Note that the adapters are bare steel and need paint or plating.
I use the DK Stealth Bear Traps for longer rides and BMX pedals around town.
A few pointers.
1. Look into the quick disconnect peg fasteners from DK Customs. Changing pegs/pedals is a 30 second task.
2. Pedals with grip surface like the DK bear traps are unbelievably practical. They keep your feet planted until you decide to move them. Most BMX pedals have spikes or studs that grip boots and shoes really well.
3. Bungking makes a pedal adapter that allows you to use any 9/16" threaded bicycle pedal. The market for pedals is endless. (Seriously, hundreds of options.) Note that the adapters are bare steel and need paint or plating.
I use the DK Stealth Bear Traps for longer rides and BMX pedals around town.