Dreadful footrests position on Roadster

[Old N' Grumpy]

Find someone with an original Rocket and do the whole rail swap. I think the pegs are about 5 inches further forward than the roadster?

The (more) forward controls are about the ONLY thing I don't like about my '05. I'd swap.

Would be nice but easier said than done.

 

[1olbull]

Hello 1olbull.... I have a 2008 classic with the similar floor boards. I can't tell from the pick but do they allow any ajustment???
Regards Sportsman...

What Warpo said below.
Also with boards you have many foot positions forward and aft negating the need for adjustment, IMHO.
My rails are from a "Standard" and not a "Classic" model as noted by the extra height off the ground (clearance), which I seriously prefer.

 

[1olbull]

@Roadhog The reason I stuck with my '09 for so long was because I hated (and still hate) the peg position on the Roadster. The '09 pegs were also not far enough forward but I managed OK with a set of highway pegs positioned so I could have my heel on the rider peg and toe on the highway peg; giving me 3 positions for my feet.

The heel on the board, toes on the highway peg is the BEST position!

I've never understood why Triumph firstly decided to put them forward, and then put them back, assuming everyone wanted the same position. Even when there were the 2 styles they didn't offer them both at the same time so riders could choose. More baffling is that the bloody things are on rails - why weld the pegs in one place at all? The RAASK set up always appealed to me but I never get around to it. At least they had the right idea. Good luck with them. I have seen them on a bike and the owner was pleased. Looked good too.

They wanted a more forward, aggressive rider position for the Roadster.
I also like the Raask offering, but have concerns it places feet more inboard exacerbating the heat issue - especially with custom header systems.

 

[CanberraR3]

They wanted a more forward, aggressive rider position for the Roadster.
I also like the Raask offering, but have concerns it places feet more inboard exacerbating the heat issue - especially with custom header systems.

Yeah mate, "they wanted", which is pretty much my point. Not everyone wants the same thing. On most bikes the pegs are where they are but the set up on the Rocket could have enabled individual choice. Given the state of some of the hips, personal preference and not to mention different sizes of rider, variable peg location could have been easily achieved and a great thing.

 

[sonny]

Yea but then again Honda offers that.

 

[IMFASTTOO]

Yeah mate, "they wanted", which is pretty much my point. Not everyone wants the same thing. On most bikes the pegs are where they are but the set up on the Rocket could have enabled individual choice. Given the state of some of the hips, personal preference and not to mention different sizes of rider, variable peg location could have been easily achieved and a great thing.

AND the RIVCO highway pegs are fully adjustable to suit different riders and worked out great for me on my 2012 ROADSTER

 

[warp9.9]

They wanted a more forward, aggressive rider position for the Roadster.
I also like the Raask offering, but have concerns it places feet more inboard exacerbating the heat issue - especially with custom header systems.

@1olbull you should ask Les @Trirocket3 I believe he has a set of the Raask or had a set he would know if they were any narrower the the standards which are the same width as the Roadster rails. That will give you a good idea. I think they are the same but Les would know for sure.

 

[1olbull]

@1olbull you should ask Les @Trirocket3 I believe he has a set of the Raask or had a set he would know if they were any narrower the the standards which are the same width as the Roadster rails. That will give you a good idea. I think they are the same but Les would know for sure.

Merely curious about this issue and attempting to offer another perspective for potential foot peg relocate shoppers.
I be quite pleased with my Standard boards.
What say you, @Trirocket3 ?

 

[Trirocket3]

Merely curious about this issue and attempting to offer another perspective for potential foot peg relocate shoppers.
I be quite pleased with my Standard boards.
What say you, @Trirocket3 ?

I really like the adjustable footpeg kit from Raask, has slightly more ground clearance & places pegs either further back or forward than stock,
total range of about 6" adjustment. Still use them now but only have old pics.
This is with Rivco boards.

 

[rayjay]

If I had the classic rails and legs, I would never get out of first gear (shortish legs) I like the roadster position but hiway pegs a must for long trips.
BTW welcome from Brisbane Australia
And where are you in the world?

As most of you know I'm a red faced little turd

RJ