Pegs too close...
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6th Gear
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Pegs too close...
I just picked up a 1998 FXSTS and the forward control pegs are just too close to the frame. It makes it very uncomfortable to ride. Is there a solution to this? Longer pegs? Mine are 4" long, which seems to be the norm. I see where Kuryakyn has some extensions, but don't know how they will look. here's a link to them http://www.kuryakyn.com/Products/435...rrup-Extenders
Anybody ever use these?
Any 5 to 5 1/2" pegs that look good out there?
Anybody ever use these?
Any 5 to 5 1/2" pegs that look good out there?
Road Master
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From: Philippines
Extended pegs
Springer,
I had the same problem with my Night Train. Had my local machine shop turn out one-piece pegs from stainless steel then painted them with a rattle can. The pegs measure 7.5 inches from the mounting bolt to the end of the peg. Comfort level increased 10 fold. Pegs have never contacted the pavement.
I had the same problem with my Night Train. Had my local machine shop turn out one-piece pegs from stainless steel then painted them with a rattle can. The pegs measure 7.5 inches from the mounting bolt to the end of the peg. Comfort level increased 10 fold. Pegs have never contacted the pavement.
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Springer,
I had the same problem with my Night Train. Had my local machine shop turn out one-piece pegs from stainless steel then painted them with a rattle can. The pegs measure 7.5 inches from the mounting bolt to the end of the peg. Comfort level increased 10 fold. Pegs have never contacted the pavement.
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I had the same problem with my Night Train. Had my local machine shop turn out one-piece pegs from stainless steel then painted them with a rattle can. The pegs measure 7.5 inches from the mounting bolt to the end of the peg. Comfort level increased 10 fold. Pegs have never contacted the pavement.
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I tried that, they either don't tell you how long they are, or they are the same length (4"). The only "extended" ones I found are not really the style I am looking for. Maybe I can't "have my cake, and eat it too".
Advanced
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From: Southern Indiana
You could also get some spacers that will move your forwards out. They mount between the frame and the controls and move everything outward up to 1.5". Do a google search for forward control spacers and several companies will come up. They are in the $60 range. Good luck
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6th Gear
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You could also get some spacers that will move your forwards out. They mount between the frame and the controls and move everything outward up to 1.5". Do a google search for forward control spacers and several companies will come up. They are in the $60 range. Good luck
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I used some from this company. Good quality and worked for ezactly like you are wanting.
http://vulcanworks.net/store_4/home.php?cat=27
http://vulcanworks.net/store_4/home.php?cat=27
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I used some from this company. Good quality and worked for ezactly like you are wanting.
http://vulcanworks.net/store_4/home.php?cat=27
http://vulcanworks.net/store_4/home.php?cat=27
You guys rock, thanks!
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