Adding lower footpegs: Difference between revisions

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*This will '''decrease ground clearance'''. If you normally do a lot of sport riding, you might want to think carefully before you install these pegs. Whatever you do, don't ride aggressively before you learn the limits of your bike.

* Even after adjustment, the [[How do I adjust the shifter?|shifter]] and [[How do I adjust the rear brake lever?|rear brake]] levers may end up being a little too high.

*You probably won't be able to stand up on the new pegs without touching the exhaust. This is not a problem in normal riding, but just be aware that the pegs are closer to the exhaust.

*You probably won't be able to stand up on the new pegs without touching the exhaust. This is not a problem in normal riding, but just be aware that the pegs are closer to the exhaust. Ironically, our man found that if he keeps the balls of his feet (size 11) on the pegs, they are less likely to accidentally touch the cans than if he gets lazy and cruises with the arches on the pegs.

====Part numbers====

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====Rider thoughts at 1000 miles====

The pegs are pretty fabulous. They afford quite a bit more legroom, which translates into a different, more relaxed feeling throughout your entire body. With a [http://www.beadrider.com/ beadrider pad] (which adds 1/2 inch or so in height) and these pegs my bike feels like a new machine. I definitely like the feel.

The pegs are pretty fabulous. They afford quite a bit more legroom, which translates into a different, more relaxed feeling throughout your entire body. With a [http://www.beadrider.com/ beadrider pad] (which adds 1/2 inch or so in height) and these pegs, my bike feels like a new machine. I definitely like the feel.

Even though I had to grind the sidewalls of the pegs pretty thin, I have yet to bend or snap any metal.

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 *This will '''decrease ground clearance'''. If you normally do a lot of sport riding, you might want to think carefully before you install these pegs. Whatever you do, don't ride aggressively before you learn the limits of your bike.
 * Even after adjustment, the [[How do I adjust the shifter?|shifter]] and [[How do I adjust the rear brake lever?|rear brake]] levers may end up being a little too high.
-*You probably won't be able to stand up on the new pegs without touching the exhaust. This is not a problem in normal riding, but just be aware that the pegs are closer to the exhaust.
+*You probably won't be able to stand up on the new pegs without touching the exhaust. This is not a problem in normal riding, but just be aware that the pegs are closer to the exhaust. Ironically, our man found that if he keeps the balls of his feet (size 11) on the pegs, they are less likely to accidentally touch the cans than if he gets lazy and cruises with the arches on the pegs.
 ====Part numbers====
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 ====Rider thoughts at 1000 miles====
-The pegs are pretty fabulous. They afford quite a bit more legroom, which translates into a different, more relaxed feeling throughout your entire body. With a [http://www.beadrider.com/ beadrider pad] (which adds 1/2 inch or so in height) and these pegs my bike feels like a new machine. I definitely like the feel.
+The pegs are pretty fabulous. They afford quite a bit more legroom, which translates into a different, more relaxed feeling throughout your entire body. With a [http://www.beadrider.com/ beadrider pad] (which adds 1/2 inch or so in height) and these pegs, my bike feels like a new machine. I definitely like the feel.
 Even though I had to grind the sidewalls of the pegs pretty thin, I have yet to bend or snap any metal.