kuryakyn switchblade footpegs?
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From: Columbia MO/Breese IL
RE: kuryakyn switchblade footpegs?
i have the stirrups on my foot pegs and love them, but wish i could ride with out them some times, i would go for it, my dad has them on his bike and says there great, i plan on buying a set here soon
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From: South Florida
RE: kuryakyn switchblade footpegs?
I just got them 2 weeks ago on my 06 Heritage Softail Classic. I'm still getting used to them.
When the blades are down its hard to get to my shifter if I'm wearing my boots. Same for the brake. and they are comofrtable. One side is a little loose so I need to tighten it and they both may need to be raised up the crash bar a 1/4 to half an inch.
They look good Ill try to post a pic when I can.
When the blades are down its hard to get to my shifter if I'm wearing my boots. Same for the brake. and they are comofrtable. One side is a little loose so I need to tighten it and they both may need to be raised up the crash bar a 1/4 to half an inch.
They look good Ill try to post a pic when I can.
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From: Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
RE: kuryakyn switchblade footpegs?
I put the switchblades on mine, don't use the switchblade part of it much but I do like the width of the pegs. Lots more comfortable than the stock pegs. If I were to do it again I would look closely at the swingwing pegs instead. The switchblades make me put my feet straight up and down to get my heels in the stirrup, kinda uncomfortable to me. I do ride with my feet kinda pigeon-toed when I have the blades down just resting my heel on, not in, the stirrup.It works for me.
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RE: kuryakyn switchblade footpegs?
ORIGINAL: silvrbill
I put the switchblades on mine, don't use the switchblade part of it much but I do like the width of the pegs. Lots more comfortable than the stock pegs. If I were to do it again I would look closely at the swingwing pegs instead. The switchblades make me put my feet straight up and down to get my heels in the stirrup, kinda uncomfortable to me. I do ride with my feet kinda pigeon-toed when I have the blades down just resting my heel on, not in, the stirrup.It works for me.
I put the switchblades on mine, don't use the switchblade part of it much but I do like the width of the pegs. Lots more comfortable than the stock pegs. If I were to do it again I would look closely at the swingwing pegs instead. The switchblades make me put my feet straight up and down to get my heels in the stirrup, kinda uncomfortable to me. I do ride with my feet kinda pigeon-toed when I have the blades down just resting my heel on, not in, the stirrup.It works for me.
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From: Houston, TX
RE: kuryakyn switchblade footpegs?
What Bluetoys said... You can align them for the best comfort.. I love mine.. Only use the heel rest on long rides and they're NICE.. Even folded up they are a ton more comfortable then stock pegs..
Road Warrior
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From: Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
RE: kuryakyn switchblade footpegs?
What i'm trying to say is that with the blades down to rest you heels in the stirrup and keep your feet entirely on the pegs your feet must be "straight", not necessarily straight up and down but straight inline with the stirrup. Am I making any sense or just babbling??LOL!
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RE: kuryakyn switchblade footpegs?
When I mounted mine, I left them just snug, with the heel piece extended, and slightly high. Went for a ride and put just enough pressure on the heel to rotate them to where they were most comfortable, then tightened them up firm. I don't use the heel pieces to hold my feet, just to rest them on. I'd likely run them on any bike I could, I like them that much. The only down side I've found is that they can extend when you drag them hard. Hasn't hurt them yet, but I'm expecting to break them eventually. Guess I could slow down, but I think NOT! You'll enjoy them.
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From: Morristown, NJ
RE: kuryakyn switchblade footpegs?
I put the swingwings on my bike. They are awesome for highway riding but have a couple of drawbacks.
It's almost impossible to flip them in or out by foot. Most of the time I have to be stopped and reach down and open or close them.
I've already hit them twice on tight corners. If I could flip them in with my foot, this wouldn't be an issue but they do stick out about 10 inches when extended.
I wanted to do the switchblades as a buddy of mine has them and absolutely loves them, but I needed more stretch and the swingwings were a much cheaper alternative to extend forward controls and then switchblades
It's almost impossible to flip them in or out by foot. Most of the time I have to be stopped and reach down and open or close them.
I've already hit them twice on tight corners. If I could flip them in with my foot, this wouldn't be an issue but they do stick out about 10 inches when extended.
I wanted to do the switchblades as a buddy of mine has them and absolutely loves them, but I needed more stretch and the swingwings were a much cheaper alternative to extend forward controls and then switchblades