Highway pegs

[Journeyman]

I tried those Wing type, mounted & went on a 300 mile day ride, dismounted and gave to my son for his Gold Wing.
They were too low, would drag in a good twistie and way too far rearward for my liking.

>would drag in a good twistie<

Well that settles that. Makes me feel even better about my decision.

 

[rainman]

That's the best pux I have on my phone for my 08 r3t that I use to have

 

[1olbull]

>would drag in a good twistie<

Well that settles that. Makes me feel even better about my decision.

A few years ago a member with a new Roadster went down low-side in a curve.
He walked away barely injured, but his shift lever was bent back and punctured the engine case.
V-E-R-Y expensive to remove engine, split cases and replace a case half.
I had a off 3 years ago that bent my left engine guard back, but saved my engine from any damage.
I had to buy a complete engine guard set and replaced only the left one.
Last summer a bike fell in front of me causing me to fall over and the right engine guard was bent.
Kinda kewl how that worked out!
Now Kong wears a new set of engine guards.
These are reasons why I am adamant regarding the use of engine guards.

 

[Tal]

...well i'll tell you...for mine to drag, the frame would have to be touching the ground and theres no way that would happen!
They may be a problem if the bike fell but so far so good.
I use them alot and find them to be in a perfect spot, i can drop my heels over them or put my foot right on them...awesome!..
You can get them so tight, you can stand on them and not move them.
love em.

 

[Tal]

These are reasons why I am adamant regarding the use of engine guards

Going down that track myself next year....

 

[IMFASTTOO]

You can, but risk busting a case in a down without them.
Shop pegs for 1" engine guards.
I've had a few sets and prefer the Triumph pegs.
JMHO

THE RIVCO pegs wont damage the cases if you fall

 

[1olbull]

THE RIVCO pegs wont damage the cases if you fall

They quit producing the Rivco back in 2012!
They were 1" dia.
Ther OEM, made stronger in 2012, are 1.25: dia.

 

[germ79]

Funny to read this topic, as I’ve been thinking about the same thing. I have the FC17 forward controls in my R3R. I like them fine - they’re all I know since they were already on the bike - but would like to get engine crash bars. Seems that you can’t use engine bars with the forward controls because they utilize the same mounting points. I don’t have the original hardware, which seems a bit extensive to procure. I’ve thought about reverting it back to original, adding bars and highway pegs. Anyone have experience switching or advice finding the parts?

 

[barbagris]

Anyone have experience switching or advice finding the parts?

Often see them on Ebay.

 

[barbagris]

You can get them so tight, you can stand on them and not move them. love em.

Made my eyes water just thinking about it.