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Old Apr 29, 2007 | 11:56 PM
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When I mounted forward controls on a previous bike I was careful to make sure the foot pegs were mounted so they would pivot up when I dragged a peg. Or else the peg would catch when leaned in a turn and bad things would happen.

Do I have to be equally careful on crash bar pegs? I would think not, because if I catch one of these something really bad has already happened, right? I'm considering mounting them so they pivot 90 degrees to the road. Is this okay?
 
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Old Apr 30, 2007 | 12:12 AM
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depends how sharp ya like to turn. Ive thought about this with pegs i resently mounted.Could just put up if feel like makin sharp turns. Its a trade off?
 
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Old Apr 30, 2007 | 12:51 AM
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Well, if ya lay her down while stopped, one that'll flip up is less likely ta bend bars, mounts, or other stuff...
 
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Shouldn't have any problems on the crash bars!
 
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