Lowered Foot Pegs

[kamuter]

Does anyone out there have any experience with lowered foot pegs? I'm not as young as I once was and the knees are giving out after a few hundred miles. I was just wondering if lowering the pegs an inch or so will help. Thanks.

[zippy_gg]

Yes it will help. I installed a ped lowering kit from Surburban Machinery found at http://www.suburban-machinery.com/K1200LT.htm

You will have to re-adjust the brake pedal height and possibly the shifter height as well. On my '99 LT I also installed a shift extender and a lowered brake pedal from Ilium Works, found at http://iliumworks.com/bmw-motorcycle-accessories-k1200ltandltc-main.html and go to the bottom of the page.

The drawback is that you will scrape a lot sooner, especially with 2-up.

I hope this helps!:bmw:

[kamuter]

Thanks for the quick response. Unless I hear of a better fix, I'll try the kit from Suburban.

[Tbird]

Those Suburban Machinery lowered pegs do work very well. You wouldn't think the minor move would make that much of a difference...but they did for me. I'm 6'4" and need a little more leg room. Unless you ride somewhat agressively, or with a lot of weight the increased scraping of the pegs will be minimal.

Plus it's fun scraping those things!

[rglassma]

I also use a Suburban lowering kit that I bought second hand here on the forum. It does help, but I do scrape occasionally even though I am not an aggressive rider.

I have not had to use the brake relocation kit. I just became use to the new pedal location and use it without a problem. The shifter is also fine..

In my case, I really needed it because I have the lower seat which brings the seat down closer to the pegs. They seem to be built well and are fairly straight forward to install.

You may find someone here in the classified section that wants to sell a pair.

[Daman858]

I also use them and found that they reduce those knee cramps. They are very easy to install. I did not relocate the shifter or brake lever and have no problems with same.

[hschisler]

I installed the Suburban Machinery peg lowering kit and was practically unable to operate the foot brake for the first few hours of operation after it was installed. I got used to it, but very much prefer the location and feel of the Ilium Works brake pedal now that it's on board.

I don't know if it's just me or what, but after the lowering kit was installed I could barely get to the brake pedal. It required me to awkwardly push my foot inboard to get to it. Life is good now that the Ilium Works pedal is in place.

At the same time, I had the Ilium Works shift extender installed. I like it over stock, too. YMMV.

[dandiver]

Just an FYI. I tried the Suburban Machinery peg lowering kit, but did not like having to relocate the break and shifter controls. I probably had 10,000 miles on my bike at the time and had already developed muscle memory.

Just my experience!

I only added the Suburban Machinery peg lowering kit and it was well made, it just wasn't for me and I sold it on this site.

[SMGray]

Ditto for me on the lowered peg kit. I have it and it made a huge difference to overall comfort. I also got the lowered brake pedal from Illium Works and have my shift pedal lowered also. As far as I'm concerned it makes the difference between riding 100 miles and 500 miles !!

Steve Gray
'05 LT
'98 Moto Guzzi V11EV

[tmgs]

Does anyone out there have any experience with lowered foot pegs? I'm not as young as I once was and the knees are giving out after a few hundred miles. I was just wondering if lowering the pegs an inch or so will help. Thanks.


if you take corners pretty well you will remove them, they drag pretty easy

I had mine on one day and sent them to Florida for abetter home <g>

Tom

[KBandit]

the LT drags pretty easily in stock form. don't think i'd like a mod that makes it drag even more easily. my opinion only.

great for interstates. i'd think twice if you enjoy a twisty roads.

[hschisler]

the LT drags pretty easily in stock form. don't think i'd like a mod that makes it drag even more easily. my opinion only.

great for interstates. i'd think twice if you enjoy a twisty roads.Good point, Gerhard. Joe (messenger13) posted here previously that he stopped along the side of the road to remove the lowering kit because it caused him problems.

Personally, I haven't scraped anything yet on m LT; guess I'm not an aggressive rider, or (more likely) haven't developed the skill (read "confidence") to lean that far. That may change before STC II is over. ;)

[dmatson]

I have them and love the added room even with my short legs. They scrape a lot earlier but that is not it, it's the way they scrape. The normal way the peg scrapes is it starts to scrape at the tip then it justs bends back, no big deal. With the kit on as the peg touches the piece that the peg attaches to starts to move back then the bottom square edge of it contacts the road and digs in which hikes up the rear wheel and scares the crap out of you. I just took mine off but on a long trip I may put them back on because they do make it a nicer ride. If they could make them so that the peg would scrape in the same predictable way then they would still be on.

[rattso]

I installed Mick-O-Pegs and love them for an alternate foot position Very relaxed riding position. www.ridingiswonderful.com I tried the Suburban pegs and did not work for me-I don't know why but was not comfortable. Maybe if I put on the brake pedal and shifter all would be ok. The mick o pegs give a change of pace and fit me so I can just relax my legs and they stay put.

[tvguy]

They work nice on a long ride. Did not adjust the shifter or brake, but the brake is a bit to high and forces me to lift my foot to use the brake, It sucks a little if you have stiff boots.

[Ghost55]

I have had the Surburbans for about 20K, and love them. They have more effect than you would think. Was getting hip cramps, and completely eliminated them. Did not move either pedal. If you use proper form in tight curves you won't drag very often.

[usmctpdog]

I need to do something also with my 05 LT for knee comfort - I am going the other way * up * with a taller new Custom Russell Daylong seat. I am hoping to move the discomfort away via a new seat that sits higher than stock.
Now All I gotta do is find a used LT seat to beg/borrow/Rent/ etc until I get my
Seat back from Russell. I can't imagine being without my VroomHilda for 2-3 weeks waiting on my seat...

PS - I have had Russell build a seat for me for my V-Strom and it made an amazing Comfort difference for both my seat and legs. I am a believer in their seats.

[BecketMa]

I’ve never readjusted either the brake or shift lever. It just takes a few weeks to get used to the new positions.

Mine drag sooner in curves. I’ve learned to put the ball of my foot on the peg when I scrape them. Sometimes, I play around increasing the pressure on the peg, with my foot, as I make a 90 turn into a three lane road.

Prior to lowering the peg, I’d scrape the peg in a corner, followed by the center stand.

Bob, 00LT

[tmgs]

I need to do something also with my 05 LT for knee comfort - I am going the other way * up * with a taller new Custom Russell Daylong seat. I am hoping to move the discomfort away via a new seat that sits higher than stock.
Now All I gotta do is find a used LT seat to beg/borrow/Rent/ etc until I get my
Seat back from Russell. I can't imagine being without my VroomHilda for 2-3 weeks waiting on my seat...

PS - I have had Russell build a seat for me for my V-Strom and it made an amazing Comfort difference for both my seat and legs. I am a believer in their seats.


Well just buzz on over and borrow one of my spare seats

Tom
<g>

[usmctpdog]

Tom,

Put on the coffee, I'm on my way now <g>

[zippy_gg]

Tom,

Put on the coffee, I'm on my way now <g>
That should take you what...? 5 days??? (each way of course!:p )

[tmgs]

Tom,

Put on the coffee, I'm on my way now <g>


well you should be here for saturday night at the spring training camp then, I'll have the seat with me

it';s only 2428 miles

<g>

All kidding aside if it wern't for shipping costs your welcome to use it but I think it would be cost prohibitive

[usmctpdog]

:^),

*Thanks but one of the "Local" (With an LT that could be 2 states over!)
LT'ers has stepped to the plate to loan me his... *But we do have plans to ride to the East Coast, DC area eventually..

[Steve_R]

I know for a fact that Dave Dragon scraped so much during STC that he broke the return spring on the Suburban Lowering pegs! :eek:

[meese]

Yeah, but the Suburban Lowering Pegs will easily scrape just going through the suburbs at normal speeds (maybe that's how they named them). You ex-Harley guys are too easily impressed. :)