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I am 5'8" 31 inseam. I like the longer arms. I have mine set up just a few inches from my boards so I can use the highway pegs themselves, or like someone mentioned keep my heels on the boards. Gives you multiple choices.
I bought these right off the shelf at a dealer. Kuryakin. I like 'em because I can rest my heels on them, and sometimes I keep my feet on the floorboards, and just put my toes out on the heel things. It's nice to change positions once in awhile. I also rigged up something (again, Kuyakin right off the shelf) to extend them out so my feet aren't right against the lowers. Works great.
I mounted mine on the crash bars and have adjusted them a few times to where they are comfortable for me on long trips. I'm running the Willie G pegs from Harley, nothing special.
We just had someone call in asking about this thread earlier today.
Here's a pic of a good Highway Peg with Heel Rest that can be adjusted a multitude of ways, including close to the floorboard...just use the toe on the heel rest, or put the entire foot on the highway peg. Can't beat it for comfort.
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