Pretty Strange

Reply Subscribe

Thread Tools

Search this Thread

Feb 21, 2012 | 08:35 AM

jjpish

Thread Starter

Road Captain

Joined: Apr 2010

Posts: 730

Likes: 1

From: Maryland

Pretty Strange

So when I had my RKC and even with my EG Ultra I could not ride more then 10 feet without having to kick my legs up on my highway pegs. For somwe reason keeping my feet on the floorboards just did not feel right. I am 6' with long legs so I always figured it was for that reason.

I installed the Prime Apes and have noticed the two times I have been able to take it out that I can and do ride with my feet on the floorboards, unless I am in cruising mode. It feels perfectly normal and comfortable.

It must be the new riding posture.

Feb 21, 2012 | 08:37 AM

NDBadlands4-2

Extreme HDF Member

Joined: Dec 2010

Posts: 14,778

Likes: 69

From: Badlands of ND

You definitely changed your posture if the change is that noticable. The new bars must keep you from slouching.

Last edited by NDBadlands4-2; Feb 21, 2012 at 08:40 AM.

Feb 21, 2012 | 08:39 AM

shortride

Ultimate HDF Member

Joined: Jun 2009

Posts: 6,932

Likes: 4

From: 46th State, USA

If you also have long arms I was going to suggest another seat that will move you back a bit. That will help keep your legs at 90* while the feet are on the footboards.

Feb 21, 2012 | 08:59 AM

KCFLHRC

Ultimate HDF Member

Joined: Feb 2010

Posts: 8,039

Likes: 1,305

From: Jayhawk Country

If you need to stop in a hurry you will be glad your feet are on those floorboards instead of the highway pegs, pretty sure that's why they call them highway pegs.

Feb 21, 2012 | 09:26 AM

crackercap

Road Master

Joined: Apr 2007

Posts: 857

Likes: 1

From: Waynesboro, Va

I use my floorboards a lot and have my highway pegs positioned so even then I keep my heels on the floorboards, very comfortable for me.

Feb 21, 2012 | 09:30 AM

longrideshields-1

Premium Sponsor

Joined: Jul 2009

Posts: 6,189

Likes: 95

From: Sparks NV

Its voodoo magic!

__________________

General Inquiries:
Info@LongRideShields.com
Sales and Marketing:
Sales@LongRideShields.com
Phone:
775.331.3789

Feb 21, 2012 | 09:43 AM

X Iron Butt

Road Master

Joined: Jun 2011

Posts: 974

Likes: 13

From: Chesapeake Virginia

Quote:

Originally Posted by crackercap

I use my floorboards a lot and have my highway pegs positioned so even then I keep my heels on the floorboards, very comfortable for me.

If you get a chance shoot me a picture of that set up. Sounds interesting. I ran Stirrups on my other bike but when folded up they look like crap and get in the way of my brake foot on this bike .