Engine bars, I had an idea.....

yambabe · World Chat Champion Joined: 12 Jul 2004 Karma :

Got myself a set of crash bars off Ebay last week, and we've fitted them today. All is good, less chance of me doing any expensive damage if I drop it now. Thumbs Up

So I'm sitting on it checking if it feels any different (no) and making sure it doesn't interfere with my legs when riding or feet-down (well I do have chubby little legs Embarassed

) when I had an Idea. Idea

Told Himself, he looked at me like I was completely mental, shook his head and went inside to put the kettle on. Sad

So what I was thinking was, on this bike the footrests are slightly (not much) set back, certainly more than I am used to, and on the couple of rides we have done so far this year I experienced a bit of cramp. it occurred to me that if I need to change position and move my legs I could put my feet on the bars for a bit? Is that really wrong? OK it might look a bit daft but it wouldn't be for long and it would be an ideal way to shift position without actually moving very much..........
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Ariel Badger · Super Spammer Joined: 02 Dec 2006 Karma :

The Harley boys do that kind of thing so why not? Wrap some rubber around the bars to get some grip.
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Dazbo666 · World Chat Champion Joined: 06 Jun 2004 Karma :

Well from memory I guess some Harleys have two sets of footpegs, so I guess you *could* (assuming your position doesn't interfere with any moving or high temp parts) Confused

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NickD · World Chat Champion Joined: 20 Aug 2004 Karma :

It's a pretty common thing, you can also get folding 'highway pegs' that clamp to the engine bars. I often see BMW GS riders resting their feet on the bars too.
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Finglonga · World Chat Champion Joined: 27 Jul 2004 Karma :

doggone · World Chat Champion Joined: 20 May 2004 Karma :

So long as you only do it when you aren't likely to suddenly need the brake its OK.

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MarJay · But it's British! Joined: 15 Sep 2003 Karma :

I think on Harleys they are called 'frisco pegs or something.

They are legendary in the same way a sissy bar is. You wouldn't have 'em on a sportsbike, but on a harley or other cruiser or musclebike they are acceptable.

On a sportsbike you want pegs on the front wheel spindle so you can achieve stunting nirvana! Very Happy

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veeeffarr · Super Spammer Joined: 22 Jul 2004 Karma :

Yep highway pegs

yambabe · World Chat Champion Joined: 12 Jul 2004 Karma :

/me likes the idea of my bike being a muscle bike! Very Happy

Only problem is, it would be a fairly small and under-developed musle........ Sad

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mr.z · World Chat Champion Joined: 04 Feb 2004 Karma :

You can buy pegs designed to be clamped to bars for that exact purpose.. (check bits catalogues like busters or m&p there quite common, or custom magazines and stuff)

Of course if its raining it'll go up yer legs! Handy for long boring motorway stints though..
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Project9928 · Traffic Copper Joined: 19 Oct 2004 Karma :

As I have a sports bike I don't have engine bars, but that doesn't stop me putting my legs out and resting them on the crash bungs Wink

R&G's are great for resting your legs on Very Happy

Pete. · Super Spammer Joined: 22 Aug 2006 Karma :

Gawd I ripped a set of them off my xj650 Maxim last year. I'm sure I threw them away, but I'll check tomorrow and if I still have them you're welcome to 'em.
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_Will_ · World Chat Champion Joined: 16 Jan 2006 Karma :

I did it on me divvy.
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TheShaggyDA · Repost Police Joined: 14 Jun 2004 Karma :

To hell with what people think, and go for comfort.

https://sampson-sporttouring.com/FJR1300/highway-pegs.jpg
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hmmmnz · Super Spammer Joined: 22 Aug 2006 Karma :

i rest my legs on my engine guards all the time on long journeys,
a few of the old gs members used to put fold down passenger pegs on them so they could just fold them out when they wanted to use them Very Happy

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