Tall guys, I need help

[BIG--T]

I put on Cobra floorboards  and a RB shifter  with ISO wings on my engine guard and my kness are up too high and I feel really cramped. Would someone mind posting some pics of theirs or give me some ideas? I'm used to that laid back cruiser style position and hope I can stretch out on her.  I've already put Ultimates on it am spending a lot trying to get comfortable on long rides.

Thanks 

[Sharkey]

Put the Iso Wings on a set of Longhorn Mounts. You can move them forward and down quite a bit. It will give you a lot of adjustability. I use my highway pegs a lot for the very reason you stated. im 6'-5".

[Momz]

For the ultimate in leg comfort, use "Mick-O-Pegs".  A VRCC vendor (ridingis wonderful.com).
They flip down and allow for a more straighter angle from you hip/knee/ankle.
Not cheap, but you could spend far more trying to find something that works as well.

See my Valk below and at the crash bars.

[Serk]

Another thing I do on long rides with what I've already got is I kick my legs BACK and hook the heel of my boot on the passenger pegs (Careful not to get boot on the exhaust!) and ride like that for a while. For me at least (5'19") no single position is comfortable long term, it's the ability to chance where my legs are that makes it comfortable, so I switch from foot pegs (With a no longer available lowering kit) to the Kurakyn highway pegs out front, to the passenger pegs method I described, sometimes I even put my feet on the engine case itself for a while just to get different positions.

[BIG--T]

Put the Iso Wings on a set of Longhorn Mounts. You can move them forward and down quite a bit. It will give you a lot of adjustability. I use my highway pegs a lot for the very reason you stated. im 6'-5".

I'll have to check out the lonhhorn mounts. I like your avatar and yep I got a lot of curves which makes me wonder how they are in curves and how easy they are to scrape?

Thanks

[BIG--T]

Another thing I do on long rides with what I've already got is I kick my legs BACK and hook the heel of my boot on the passenger pegs (Careful not to get boot on the exhaust!) and ride like that for a while. For me at least (5'19") no single position is comfortable long term, it's the ability to chance where my legs are that makes it comfortable, so I switch from foot pegs (With a no longer available lowering kit) to the Kurakyn highway pegs out front, to the passenger pegs method I described, sometimes I even put my feet on the engine case itself for a while just to get different positions.

The boot on the passenger boards sounds a little uncomfortable, not to mention my wife wouldn't like me stepping on her feet ! 
Thanks for the ideas

[BIG--T]

For the ultimate in leg comfort, use "Mick-O-Pegs".  A VRCC vendor (ridingis wonderful.com).
They flip down and allow for a more straighter angle from you hip/knee/ankle.
Not cheap, but you could spend far more trying to find something that works as well.

See my Valk below and at the crash bars.

I was reading about them this morning and you are right , they are pricey! I noticed it warned about curves. Do you have problems in the twisties? I can't hardly see yours in the pic.
Thanks

[ricoman]

that's right
just rub it in to us "vertically challenged"!
I hope you all bump your heads on the door jamb-the rest uf us have to be careful of the doorknob!

[BIG--T]

that's right
just rub it in to us "vertically challenged"!
I hope you all bump your heads on the door jamb-the rest uf us have to be careful of the doorknob!

There are times I wished I was vertically challenged! Like now, I've already put a lot of money trying to get comfortable and ain't there yet! The Japanese engineers didn't have tall men in their mind when they built this one!  

[Oss]

put the pegs on the crash bar like this
i am only 6 3
I added the switchblades but floorboards there would also work great



+! on the mick o pegs but do not rest feet on them when leaning heavy into a turn

another advantage of the pegs out so far is if you forget to put the kickstand down nothing on the bike gets even scratched.....dont ask me I never done that much

[Big Rig]

Ahh, JUST SELL IT!!! 

I kid! I kid!! 

[Jess from VA]

Adjust your Hwy pegs so you can 1) put your feet on them, or 2) lay your heels (Achilles tendon) on them and extend your legs fully forward.  Mount your Hwy pegs so they do not drag in any lean (I have drug my heels, but not the pegs)... although if you are riding leaning twisties you generally should not be on the Hwy pegs.  

I also think tall guys can be more comfortable on the controls with a taller seat, and/or adding a seat cushion.

Not only is this the most comfortable seat available with air under your azz, you can get an inch or so higher in the seat.
http://www.rlmotorcycles.com/cgi-bin/eShop/index.cgi?cart_id=1302705888.38397&pid=2299&product=AirHawk

[Willow]

There are times I wished I was vertically challenged!  

Ah, but you are!  There are those of us with "normal" height and then the ones of you with all the challenges of the vertically extreme.    

[X Ring]

For me at least (5'19") . . .

You're 5' 19".  That's like 6' 9" for the rest of us.  Good Lord!!  Do you sit on the back seat when you ride?   

Marty

[BIG--T]

There are times I wished I was vertically challenged!  

Ah, but you are!  There are those of us with "normal" height and then the ones of you with all the challenges of the vertically extreme.    

Yep like having to duck under under every door!!

[BIG--T]

put the pegs on the crash bar like this
i am only 6 3
I added the switchblades but floorboards there would also work great



+! on the mick o pegs but do not rest feet on them when leaning heavy into a turn

another advantage of the pegs out so far is if you forget to put the kickstand down nothing on the bike gets even scratched.....dont ask me I never done that much

Oss that just might work!...I hope. I noticed my heels need to be at the front of the heads to feel about right.  About the floorboards, I've got Cobras and would have to have some kind of adapter. I could fab one but couldn't chrome it. Do you ever scrape your pegs in a sharp turn? BTW I love your color

[BIG--T]

Ahh, JUST SELL IT!!! 

I kid! I kid!! 

I feel like it sometimes!!!

[Serk]

For me at least (5'19") . . .

You're 5' 19".  That's like 6' 9" for the rest of us.  Good Lord!!  Do you sit on the back seat when you ride?   

Marty

  Actually, only a mere 6'7", but that's plenty tall enough, I really wouldn't WANNA be any taller...

And yeah, before I put the driver's back rest on I would sometimes slide back onto the passenger seat just for, well... just because I could...

As for the original poster, sorry if you already mentioned it, but as someone else alluded to earlier, get a custom seat one way or the other that lifts you up a little bit higher. That gives you more distance from your butt to your feet. I went with a Hartco custom made about 90,000 miles ago and couldn't have been happier. It raises me up a few inches over stock and helps a LOT.

[Bad On 3]

Hi i just bought a set of forward controls from bigbikerthings.com they move your legs up 10 inchs --not cheep but think they will be great --im 6'4 --i have a trike but movin your legs up is what i needed --check out the web site they show great photos --hope this helps --only place i know that sells these --

[BIG--T]

Thanks Jess and Serk, but I've already got over $1100 under my butt that sits me up an inch, not to mention other stuff to to stretch out. I'm going to try a set up like Oss or Sharkley posted. I'd like to try the MicK-O-Pegs but that would be a last resort due to price.

Bad on 3, I've thought about fowards but don't know if I would like them. I've never had them and for a very long time I've been used to floorboards and heel/toe shifter.

Thanks ya'll for all your help!

[Sharkey]

XGUY I have the longhorns set like OSS picture and my factory foot pegs scrape first( or should I say the side of my size 13 boots)

[BIG--T]

XGUY I have the longhorns set like OSS picture and my factory foot pegs scrape first( or should I say the side of my size 13 boots)

That's great to know! I'll see if I can get them to work.
Thanks

[Thunderbolt]

I know that Chet has retired, but surely you can find a set somewhere, or someone can copy them for you.  I don't remember exactly, but I think it is one inch down and three forward.  And yes, they are lower and will scrape a little sooner.  Cobra floorboards on the lowered pegs.  Also Showchrome pullback risers.

[BIG--T]

I know that Chet has retired, but surely you can find a set somewhere, or someone can copy them for you.  I don't remember exactly, but I think it is one inch down and three forward.  And yes, they are lower and will scrape a little sooner.  Cobra floorboards on the lowered pegs.  Also Showchrome pullback risers.

Thanks, maybe I'll get lucky!

[Momz]

XGUY,
The Mick-O-Pegs are spring loaded and they will retract,..."like real now"!
I also have the Rattlebars Peg Relocation Kit on my Super Valk, but the MOPs are by far the best for leg comfort.

In July of 2009 I broke my shoulder when my 98 Valk with engine gaurd mounted Highway pegs with heel rest hit the pavement in a corner with a big pot hole. I would never again use highway pegs mounted low or with heel rests. JMHO

Now another option would be the XF6 Cruiser bar with floor boards (yes spendy but what isn't).

 

[BIG--T]

XGUY,
The Mick-O-Pegs are spring loaded and they will retract,..."like real now"!
Ialso have the Rattlebars Peg Relocation Kit on my Super Valk, but the MOPs are by far the best for  leg comfort.

In July of 2009 I broke my shoulder when my 98 Valk with engine gaurd mounted Highway pegs with heel rest hit the pavement in a corner with a big pot hole. I would never again use highway pegs mounted low or with heel rests. JMHO

Now another option would be the XF6 Cruiser bar with floor boards (yes spendy but what isn't).

 

Thanks for the warning. I was trying to reposition the ISO wings and got them too close to the  gound which felt good, but too  close for comfort!

[BIG--T]

XGUY I have the longhorns set like OSS picture and my factory foot pegs scrape first( or should I say the side of my size 13 boots)

Sharkey I bought the bike with $200 ISO Tour wings. I tried to postion them like you have yours but need some kind of adapter. I tried evey way i knew how. Either they were too low and would hit, or I couldn't get it to come out far enough. These are to small to clamp on the engine guard but clamp on the bar going to the frame. So It is like it was, right up against the engine guard and straight up.
Thanks

[BIG--T]

put the pegs on the crash bar like this
i am only 6 3
I added the switchblades but floorboards there would also work great



+! on the mick o pegs but do not rest feet on them when leaning heavy into a turn

another advantage of the pegs out so far is if you forget to put the kickstand down nothing on the bike gets even scratched.....dont ask me I never done that much

Oss what is the name of those pegs and where can I buy them? That is exactly what I need.

Thanks, Tony

[Jess from VA]

4445  http://www.kuryakyn.com/Products/623/Switchblade-Pegs

8016  http://www.kuryakyn.com/Products/495/Longhorn-Offset-Peg-Mounts

7941  http://www.kuryakyn.com/Products/531/Magnum-Quick-Clamps

Kuryakyn sells several complete kits, BUT most for Harley with 1 1/4 clamps.  For Valk you need 1 1/8 clamps, so  you have to buy separate parts.

I have these on one IS, with no offsets, but could not buy a kit due to 1 1/4 clamps.  The stirrups are sturdier than switchblade heel rests.  At exactly 3 and 9 O'clock mounts on the engine guard, your heel (or the stirrup, or switchblade heel rest will touch pavement in hard corners/turns)

8070, but with 1 1/8 quick clamps  http://www.kuryakyn.com/Products/484/ISO-Stirrups-with-Mounts-Clamp

Shop the Kuryakyn site for part numbers, but shop and buy elsewhere for best prices.

[BIG--T]

Thanks Jess for the links! I went to a local bike shop and the guy ordered  Longhorn offset mounts $30.00 cheaper than online. I hope this will work so I can stretch out and take off on a long trip!