Hi All-
My mechanic and I were looking into highway peg options for my RK build.. He said many of his customers like the pegs that flip out from the floorboards. Does anyone have experience with these? It seems like they wouldn't give as much extension on my legs as a traditional crash bar mounted highway peg. Any thoughts? Also, what models are out there, was having trouble finding them, not sure if I'm searching for the right name.
My mechanic and I were looking into highway peg options for my RK build.. He said many of his customers like the pegs that flip out from the floorboards. Does anyone have experience with these? It seems like they wouldn't give as much extension on my legs as a traditional crash bar mounted highway peg. Any thoughts? Also, what models are out there, was having trouble finding them, not sure if I'm searching for the right name.
I installed a set of the Jac-Knifes (made by IMT, purchased from Iron Aces online). I got them with a little 'peg' on the end that sticks up and allows you to deploy/retract them when you're in motion. I like mine. They look good, and let me stretch my legs straight out. But because they install to a single position, they'll either fit you, or they won't. I've got a Road King, a 32" inseam, a HD Brawler seat that sets me back more than the stock seat, and the pegs are 'just' within my reach.
Kuryakyn makes a set, too, that lock into place but pivot if you touch them down on a sharp turn. The Kuryakyn set can't be deployed when you're moving, or retracted, I believe. But they do lock into position. The IMT brand I have have a ball-plunger that clicks into position to hold them closed, or open.
One of the weaknesses of this type of peg, since they're mounted so low on the bike, and they stick out, they're liable to touch the pavement when you're leaned far over. No big deal, except it will pucker you up real quick when they drag... I've never dragged them when they're out, because I put them in when I get into 'town' and will be making sharper turns. That said, I dragged the right one once--when it was closed--turning real sharp in front of my house as I left the curb. Because they're attached to the footboard, and the footboard pivots, it's like touching the footboard down, same effect.
The other potential downside to the IMT is, they're a little slippery. My boots have a raised sole, so I 'lock' my boots to the peg-blades. But if your boots/shoes are smooth on the bottom, there's the potential (especially if your legs are just a little short) that your feet will slip on the bumps.
I think these pegs need to be 'tried on' before a purchase. Only way to do that is find someone who's using them, and ask to sit on their bike. (You're welcome to come by here, next time you're in the high desert in Cali).
I like my Jac-Knifes. And I recommend Iron Aces as a source.
Alan
Kuryakyn makes a set, too, that lock into place but pivot if you touch them down on a sharp turn. The Kuryakyn set can't be deployed when you're moving, or retracted, I believe. But they do lock into position. The IMT brand I have have a ball-plunger that clicks into position to hold them closed, or open.
One of the weaknesses of this type of peg, since they're mounted so low on the bike, and they stick out, they're liable to touch the pavement when you're leaned far over. No big deal, except it will pucker you up real quick when they drag... I've never dragged them when they're out, because I put them in when I get into 'town' and will be making sharper turns. That said, I dragged the right one once--when it was closed--turning real sharp in front of my house as I left the curb. Because they're attached to the footboard, and the footboard pivots, it's like touching the footboard down, same effect.
The other potential downside to the IMT is, they're a little slippery. My boots have a raised sole, so I 'lock' my boots to the peg-blades. But if your boots/shoes are smooth on the bottom, there's the potential (especially if your legs are just a little short) that your feet will slip on the bumps.
I think these pegs need to be 'tried on' before a purchase. Only way to do that is find someone who's using them, and ask to sit on their bike. (You're welcome to come by here, next time you're in the high desert in Cali).
I like my Jac-Knifes. And I recommend Iron Aces as a source.
Alan
Great info Alan.. Thanks so much. I'm 32" inseam as well, may be a good fit. Curious of others opinions if possible as well.
