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Author Topic: Suggested Highway Pegs Setups on an Interstate  (Read 1820 times)
Marty_in_MN
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« on: May 04, 2009, 09:20:16 PM »

Hi Everyone:

I'm considering a set of highway pegs for the Interstate. Take a look at this setup...

http://www.jkozloski.com/Highway%20Pegs.htm

I like the idea that they are not more forward mounted like some setups, and therefore I would not have to ride with the legs splayed. I'm 5'11" with a 31-32 inch inseam and size ten boots.

I'd welcome any other opinions on others' highway pegs setups, including likes/dislikes, bill of materials, part numbers, prices, and suggested vendors.

Thanks in advance,
Marty
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ridgeman06
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Palmer, MA


« Reply #1 on: May 05, 2009, 04:03:07 AM »

Marty, I have a set of Jim Mick's Mick-o-Pegs on my 98 tourer. Expensive but, they work well. Your feet go downwards more than outwards. When not in use, they spring up out of the way. I also had these on my 1800 Wing when I sold it.
I am very happy with them.
Take care, Eric
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Steve K (IA)
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« Reply #2 on: May 05, 2009, 08:17:37 AM »

I'm the same as you.  5' 11" with 30-31 inseam.  It is a Kury Magnum clamp with about a 2" offset and a 1 1/2 extension in the end of the peg.  I had the Mick-O-Pegs but didn't think I gained much especially with my shorter legs and the fact that my driver pegs have been lowered.  The Mick-O's didn't offer enough difference.
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Momz
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« Reply #3 on: May 05, 2009, 09:50:05 AM »

You can spend literally hundreds of dollars trying to get comfortable and still not get the comfort from the Mick-O-Pegs.

Yes, they aren't cheap, but your legs aren't splayed up and out either. They are very easy on the hips also. I have a 28" inseam, so these aren't just for those with long legs.

My I/S has the MOPs and a reshaped/reupholstered seat. I sure wish I had done these modifications when I first bought my bike,.....it could have saved my a lot of money and pain. I'm now riding my standard because of neuro-muscular degeneration cuased by spinal chord issues and it made me to weak to ride my I/S. I'm considering MOPs for that bike.
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« Reply #4 on: May 05, 2009, 11:31:24 AM »

Marty.....don't have an I/S but use the Mick O'Pegs on my Tourer....had Kury's for several years but for ME I found that having my legs/feet splayed out on the Kury's left me with a lot of weight on my butt and tailbone which eventually began to hurt.  Now using the Mick O'Pegs and very pleased...my feet / legs are in a more relaxed and comfortable position.  I either rest the bottom of my feet on the peg OR I drap my heel/tendon over the top of the peg and rest my legs.  Jim is a great guy to work with and his product is very well made.....I think Jim had some hip/leg problems which led him to design, develop,  and produce them.  Might be worth a look.....your results may vary......

http://www.ridingiswonderful.com/index.html
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Scotty P
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« Reply #5 on: August 07, 2016, 08:35:22 AM »

Kuryakyn Ergo Tour Dually ISO®-Pegs


This is the premier cruise peg system available today. Ergonomically designed for maximum driver comfort, these mounts make possible an unbelievable range of adjustment for the tall, short or in between rider. The articulated mounting bracket is made of highly polished stainless steel for extreme strength, great looks and simple installation. The 4-1/2" long chrome swing arm, has an ingenious locking mechanism, canted out and forward at a 2 degree angle. Fits Valkyries (except Interstate) and '98-up GL1500. Forward adjustment is limited by the curved part of the engine guard on Valkyrie models.

Anyone know why theses won't fit an Interstate??
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ShiftHappens
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« Reply #6 on: August 07, 2016, 08:50:52 AM »

I bought my interstate 5 years ago. It came with kuryakyn highway pegs. I installed mick o pegs to increase my daily range and what a difference. I seldom use the kuryakyn highway pegs now. I believe it added 200 miles. With my ultimate seat, I can now do 650 miles in a day on the slab if need be.  I highly recommend mick o pegs! Nice people to deal with too.
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Jess from VA
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« Reply #7 on: August 07, 2016, 09:00:35 AM »

Kuryakyn Ergo Tour Dually ISO®-Pegs


This is the premier cruise peg system available today. Ergonomically designed for maximum driver comfort, these mounts make possible an unbelievable range of adjustment for the tall, short or in between rider. The articulated mounting bracket is made of highly polished stainless steel for extreme strength, great looks and simple installation. The 4-1/2" long chrome swing arm, has an ingenious locking mechanism, canted out and forward at a 2 degree angle. Fits Valkyries (except Interstate) and '98-up GL1500. Forward adjustment is limited by the curved part of the engine guard on Valkyrie models.

Anyone know why theses won't fit an Interstate??

They (Kuryakyn 4050s with 1 1/8" clamps)will fit an interstate, but only clamped down behind the IS scoops welded on the guards (so a lower mount than optimal, thus not recommended for IS).  

I have them on my IS and my scoops were cut off so they mount right up at the guard intersection (guard upright to outside curved guard bars) where they belong.  The scoops are meaningless and if cut off only show if you lay under them and look up (coat the cuts with clear stuff/nail polish to stop corrosion).

The best feature of these pegs is the bulletproof clamp, whihc you can stand on, unlike Kury Quick (or other ordinary) clamps.  And the offset and dully pegs can be rotated for personal fit to your legs/boots.  And when folded up they will not hit in a tip-over (unlike the ones I have mounted directly to the outer sweep of the engine guard on my other bike; with quick clamps to clevis to duallys).  FWIW, where I have the pegs set for my boots is very close to the same position on both bikes (as you would expect). The pegs on the guards are a bit higher and wider, and are the widest part of the bike when folded out, so doorways can whack them and they will move in a tipover.

Some have mounted the 4050s below the scoops (without cutting them off).  It works, but with a lower mount: but if you set your pegs low on the offsets (like Mickopegs), they will easily drag in a lean (if you ride your hwy pegs in leans).  This is why Mickopegs are spring loaded and can bounce up (and why I don't like them).  But I have short legs, and I think longer legged guys like them.  

Mine pegs are up near the curved guards, and I set them so I can put my boots on them with bent knees, or slide my heels over them and sit straight legged (here I must watch burning my calves on the rear valve cover corners).  
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Scotty P
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« Reply #8 on: August 07, 2016, 02:45:47 PM »

Thanks for the replies........... cooldude
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