Short or Long Angled Adj. Highway Peg Mounts?
Cruiser
Joined: Jul 2013
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From: Minnesota
I'm going through this dilemma right now, I purchased the short's for my 14 limited, with the bigger lowers, they don't give enough room to have them adjusted in for a proper fit. I'm exchanging them for the longs. Hope they work as mounting the shorts left scratches in the chrome.
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Road Master
Joined: Oct 2011
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From: Massachusetts
Scratch the chrome? They must be using cheaper chrome compared to older models. I took the highway pegs off my 06 RKC, wiped down the crash bar and you couldn't tell they were mounted. I had them on for several years as well.
So, when I use them I like to stretch my legs straight out. I usually adjust them so that the bottom of boots rest on the pegs in between the front treads and the heels. I'm thinking of trying the shorts and reverse them outward to see how they go.
Thanks
So, when I use them I like to stretch my legs straight out. I usually adjust them so that the bottom of boots rest on the pegs in between the front treads and the heels. I'm thinking of trying the shorts and reverse them outward to see how they go.
Thanks
Road Master
Joined: Nov 2013
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From: NY NY
Much cheaper? I pad $91 for the HD LNG arms. Show me "much" cheaper.
Road Warrior
Joined: Jul 2012
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From: Ft Myers FL
If you have lowers....Here's the rule of thumb......
If you are between 5'6" and 5'11".....you need the shorter
If you are less taller (
)5'6" OR taller than 5'11" you need the longer ones.
The taller ones bring the foot holder closer to you if you are short and further away from you if you are taller.
Does not apply to people that have long torsos....
If you are between 5'6" and 5'11".....you need the shorter
If you are less taller (
)5'6" OR taller than 5'11" you need the longer ones.The taller ones bring the foot holder closer to you if you are short and further away from you if you are taller.
Does not apply to people that have long torsos....
Advanced
Joined: Dec 2008
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From: Shreveport, La
You could if you have the room but bolting them up tightly will scratch the chrome on the crash bar and if you have a ultra with lowers the positioning is somewhat limited because of the big knuckle part of the mount. Maybe you could install them backwards? Plus I like mine down lower so I can rest my heel on the boards and toes on the pegs.
Road Master
Joined: Nov 2013
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From: NY NY
Just put mine on. Very glad I got the long. The short wouldn't have allowed me to have a little bend in the knee >>>
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I bought the long ones and always felt there were to close. Went to the dealer and my parts guy held up the short ones and they were perfect. Sold the long ones bought the short ones. I'm a sawed off little MF. 5'7" on a good day. Like to position them where I can rest my heels on the boards and toes on the pegs. Its good to have multiple leg positions on a long ride.
Road Warrior
Joined: Nov 2013
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From: Largo, FL
I'm 5'10" and have the HD shorts. I was able to adjust them so I can put my foot on them, rest it on top of them, and heel on the floorboard and toe on the peg. Like others said, on the Ultras with the lowers, mounting is kinda limited.
They are great, especially on long trips. It is so nice to be able to strecth out my legs.
They are great, especially on long trips. It is so nice to be able to strecth out my legs.
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