Highway Peg Mounting Kit
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Highway Peg Mounting Kit
I'm sure this is a noob question, but I'll ask it anyway....
I bought the highway peg mounting kit (p/n 50832-07A) to stretch out my legs on longer rides. I'm going to install it today, but something came to mind.. Should I put plumber's tape or something on the engine guard so the chrome doesn't scratch or simply mount it an not worry about it?
I'd hate to get the brackets on and then have to move them - only to find out that I scratched the chrome. The instructions don't address it, so I figured I'd ask some experts.
Thanks in advance.
I bought the highway peg mounting kit (p/n 50832-07A) to stretch out my legs on longer rides. I'm going to install it today, but something came to mind.. Should I put plumber's tape or something on the engine guard so the chrome doesn't scratch or simply mount it an not worry about it?
I'd hate to get the brackets on and then have to move them - only to find out that I scratched the chrome. The instructions don't address it, so I figured I'd ask some experts.
Thanks in advance.
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Me, personally, I would put masking tape on the bars until you find the spot you want them permanently. Chances are the first place you put them is not where you will want them. When you find that spot, loosen then up, remove the tape, and put them where you like them.
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I actually just mounted them, and moved them a couple times after sitting on the bike. I torqued them down pretty tight, and it didn't appear to leave any marks when I moved the bracket.
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I used electrical tape that was wide enough to span the entire width of the clamping area, then cut it to fit on the inside of the clamps. After I found what I thought was the sweet spot, I simply tightened the clamps, with the tape intact.
As it turns out, I adjusted the pegs several times, but it never felt right, so I removed them! And even with the electrical tape, my bars managed to get scratched - Oh, you can't see it unless you're up close, but it's there.
If you ride your bike, it's going to get scratched, sooner or later...
So, to summarize:
Observation #1: You won't be able to find the sweet spot without actually riding the bike, so be prepared to make several adjustments.
Observation #2: You will scratch the bars.
As it turns out, I adjusted the pegs several times, but it never felt right, so I removed them! And even with the electrical tape, my bars managed to get scratched - Oh, you can't see it unless you're up close, but it's there.
If you ride your bike, it's going to get scratched, sooner or later...
So, to summarize:
Observation #1: You won't be able to find the sweet spot without actually riding the bike, so be prepared to make several adjustments.
Observation #2: You will scratch the bars.
Last edited by FenderGuy53; Aug 8, 2013 at 10:57 AM.
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