fudgie
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« on: April 24, 2010, 04:59:38 PM » |
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Kit wants another set of pegs to move her feet around on trips. We have the Cobra boards now. Are there any foot pegs that can be mounted somewhere to give her a additional foot position? I know the Wings have a set of board/pegs in one. I think I maybe able to fab something but of coarse it wont look proffessional!
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« Reply #1 on: April 24, 2010, 05:50:49 PM » |
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The GL1800 passenger boards fits with minor mods.
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« Reply #2 on: April 24, 2010, 06:10:23 PM » |
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« Reply #3 on: April 24, 2010, 06:11:58 PM » |
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Yeah, when your hips, knees & ankles are frozen in place to long it ain't happy times. An inexpensive solution may be to add another set of pegs with clamps to the frame right at the rear slanted edge of the side covers about in the middle. There's only about a 1.5" area to work with I think and it might work without modifying the side covers for the clamps. They would fold up out of the way when she's using the primaries. And, she could switch while rolling. It would place the secondary pegs several inches higher. Maybe too high though, I don't know. Just a thought off the top of my head. Check the semi-vertical frame area on both sides and judge carefully. There's some clamps here that I think would work: http://www.kuryakyn.com/index.cfm/go/Home.Products/catID/18/scID/121I think it could work. I haven't seen it done, but why not if the position is good just long enough to allow her joints and pressure points to relax. All depends on her inseam I guess. If she's got long legs you might find her knees in your arm pits.  Once you've got the clamps worked out the peg options are virtually endless by way of multiple peg manufacturers. |
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fudgie
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« Reply #4 on: April 24, 2010, 08:18:42 PM » |
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Well she's only 5'-1" at the most. Alot of the time she will lay back and put her feet up on my legs/tank like a recliner. She good for 15 miles like that but yesterday mentioned a different peg location.
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« Reply #5 on: April 24, 2010, 09:26:46 PM » |
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Transformer boards for the wing can be made to fit on the valk. Someone on the board had a write up and pictures of the mount.Kury sells the boards.
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« Reply #6 on: April 25, 2010, 07:34:19 AM » |
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Fudgie, check your local Harley dealer also. I've seen some nice look'n passenger boards on HD deckers that are similar to the Kury transformer boards. Might be adaptable to your Valk.
Also consider Rivco passenger boards. They offer the ability to dial in a custom board position and height suiting Kit's inseam. Installed Rivco's on my bike and they are a perfect solution for my wife who is vertically challenged.
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« Reply #7 on: April 25, 2010, 07:46:43 AM » |
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+1 on the Rivco adj. boards. My wife is 5', and they can be adjusted to fit her.
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« Reply #8 on: April 25, 2010, 09:27:27 AM » |
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Fudgie, check your local Harley dealer also. I've seen some nice look'n passenger boards on HD deckers that are similar to the Kury transformer boards. Might be adaptable to your Valk.
Also consider Rivco passenger boards. They offer the ability to dial in a custom board position and height suiting Kit's inseam. Installed Rivco's on my bike and they are a perfect solution for my wife who is vertically challenged.
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Lots-a-Luck on the Rivco Valk Adjustable board system [out of production for a few years]. Just a few months ago Rivco was considering producing a run on them or modifying the GW version. But, it seems they decided not to. Maybe there wasn't enough interest. I wonder how many units would keep it cost productive for them??? I've had mine for about 8 years and they are very versatile. Along with the 6 position height adjustment the board can also be pivoted for various comforts. They sold for about $400.00 + Perhaps if someone here could guarantee [$] 20-25 units Rivco would consider another run. I custom modified Kuryakyn boards to mine. The Kury' interfere with the Rivco C-Stand, as you can see. Rivco' furnished boards do not interfere. My animation only shows 5 positions because the [Kury] boards also hit the saddle bags.  |
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« Reply #9 on: April 25, 2010, 10:21:34 AM » |
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Yeah, when your hips, knees & ankles are frozen in place to long it ain't happy times. An inexpensive solution may be to add another set of pegs with clamps to the frame right at the rear slanted edge of the side covers about in the middle. There's only about a 1.5" area to work with I think and it might work without modifying the side covers for the clamps. They would fold up out of the way when she's using the primaries. And, she could switch while rolling. It would place the secondary pegs several inches higher. Maybe too high though, I don't know. Just a thought off the top of my head. Check the semi-vertical frame area on both sides and judge carefully. There's some clamps here that I think would work: http://www.kuryakyn.com/index.cfm/go/Home.Products/catID/18/scID/121I think it could work. I haven't seen it done, but why not if the position is good just long enough to allow her joints and pressure points to relax. All depends on her inseam I guess. If she's got long legs you might find her knees in your arm pits. Once you've got the clamps worked out the peg options are virtually endless by way of multiple peg manufacturers. My Idea May not be so great. When I looked at my bike it was up on the centerstand. So, clamping to the frame above the OEM pass peg location may or may not interfere with the swing arm. Reckon it would depend on the clamp design to clear the swing.
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« Reply #10 on: April 25, 2010, 10:43:33 AM » |
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DFragn:
Rivco did make a new production run, got mine a couple weeks ago. I believe they made a few extra. If anyone is interested, get ahold of Stephanie at Rivco, may be able to get a set. I believe $425 a pair, but very nice looking.
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« Reply #11 on: April 25, 2010, 11:09:39 AM » |
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DFragn:
Rivco did make a new production run, got mine a couple weeks ago. I believe they made a few extra. If anyone is interested, get ahold of Stephanie at Rivco, may be able to get a set. I believe $425 a pair, but very nice looking.
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fudgie
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« Reply #12 on: April 25, 2010, 11:27:55 AM » |
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Thx, but for $425 she can suffer!  She'd say the same thing. i'll look into them transformer boards or HD's. |
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« Reply #13 on: April 25, 2010, 10:44:46 PM » |
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Thx, but for $425 she can suffer! She'd say the same thing. i'll look into them transformer boards or HD's. +1 I'm with you on this Fudgie I wanted some for swmbo as she is 5'10" but at that price plus shipping to Europe ( they were going to be nearly $600 with shipping and import tax) there was no way she wanted me to spend the money |
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« Reply #14 on: April 26, 2010, 12:03:50 AM » |
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Well she's only 5'-1" at the most. Alot of the time she will lay back and put her feet up on my legs/tank like a recliner. Well, there goes my suggestion. Marty |
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« Reply #15 on: April 26, 2010, 05:49:27 AM » |
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I'm looking at these for my wife.  Kury Swingwing #4467. with these for additional adjustment  Kury 2" lockable offsets. |
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