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RE: Not much of a mod .... - warman_imp - 03-03-2019
(03-03-2019, 01:51 AM)Frulk_imp Wrote: Warman....how about a pic of that foot peg folded up?
![[Image: 8d868cc6f5a2fdd12ae87fefb2407386.jpeg]](https://cb1100forum.net/forum/uploads/imp/201903/8d868cc6f5a2fdd12ae87fefb2407386.jpeg)
Funny thing is I bought the cb thinking it would be the most comfortable. After a few thousand miles I’m starting to wonder if I’d be more comfortable on a cruiser.
RE: Not much of a mod .... - GoldOxide_imp - 03-03-2019
(03-03-2019, 06:22 AM)warman_imp Wrote:(03-03-2019, 01:51 AM)Frulk_imp Wrote: Warman....how about a pic of that foot peg folded up?
Funny thing is I bought the cb thinking it would be the most comfortable. After a few thousand miles I’m starting to wonder if I’d be more comfortable on a cruiser.
In my case, I will agree that some cruisers are indeed more comfortable than the CB1100 and I can see why you would say that.
However, the CB handling for all-round use appears superior. Whether than means country-bumpkin flings or U-turns in downtown Toronto - the CB works well. In addition, I do like the freeway manners of the CB.
RE: Not much of a mod .... - the Ferret - 03-03-2019
what pegs are those warman?
RE: Not much of a mod .... - warman_imp - 03-03-2019
(03-03-2019, 07:26 AM)The ferret_imp Wrote: what pegs are those warman?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Tribal-Foot-Pegs-Rests-Black-For-Harley-Davidson-Male-Style-Footpeg-Mount/311700048182?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649
RE: Not much of a mod .... - GoldOxide_imp - 03-03-2019
That's great Warman - thank you!
RE: Not much of a mod .... - KiowaEagle_imp - 03-03-2019
Thanks Warman, interesting mod. My only concern would be whether the brackets mark up the frame tube.
RE: Not much of a mod .... - warman_imp - 03-03-2019
(03-03-2019, 09:41 AM)KiowaEagle_imp Wrote: Thanks Warman, interesting mod. My only concern would be whether the brackets mark up the frame tube.
I worried about that also but then the bike isn’t doing me much good if I couldn’t ride it anymore than 45 minutes without wanting to get off of it. Not only that, the sciatic nerve pain was distracting me from paying attention to my riding. Almost like a muscle cramp. It’s no fun getting old.
RE: Not much of a mod .... - KiowaEagle_imp - 03-03-2019
(03-03-2019, 09:53 AM)warman_imp Wrote:Is there room with those brackets to line them with some inner tube rubber to prevent damage?(03-03-2019, 09:41 AM)KiowaEagle_imp Wrote: Thanks Warman, interesting mod. My only concern would be whether the brackets mark up the frame tube.
I worried about that also but then the bike isn’t doing me much good if I couldn’t ride it anymore than 45 minutes without wanting to get off of it. Not only that, the sciatic nerve pain was distracting me from paying attention to my riding. Almost like a muscle cramp. It’s no fun getting old.
RE: Not much of a mod .... - GoldOxide_imp - 03-03-2019
(03-03-2019, 12:33 PM)KiowaEagle_imp Wrote:Is there room with those brackets to line them with some inner tube rubber to prevent damage?(03-03-2019, 09:53 AM)warman_imp Wrote:Is there room with those brackets to line them with some inner tube rubber to prevent damage?(03-03-2019, 09:41 AM)KiowaEagle_imp Wrote: Thanks Warman, interesting mod. My only concern would be whether the brackets mark up the frame tube.
I worried about that also but then the bike isn’t doing me much good if I couldn’t ride it anymore than 45 minutes without wanting to get off of it. Not only that, the sciatic nerve pain was distracting me from paying attention to my riding. Almost like a muscle cramp. It’s no fun getting old.
Some other brands include the rubber lining, however, I reckon they make the clamp less effective when mounted on a frame member that runs horizontal to the road.
If the bracket was mounted vertically on, say a tube-based engine guard, then the tendency for the mount to "rotate" is much less because the weight of your leg/foot is mostly in the direction of gravity.
Anyway, that is my currently working view.
I suspect mounting them directly on a horizontal frame member will bite into the enamel, but in return it is less likely to rotate downward. Of course, issues arise in terms of rust forming under the bracket, and some bozo standing on the footrest and essentially stripping the bracket grip on the enameled frame member.
RE: Not much of a mod .... - KiowaEagle_imp - 03-04-2019
(03-03-2019, 12:54 PM)GoldOxide_imp Wrote:I see your point but I wonder how much it would matter. Using them as a foot rest should be less stress than a normal foot peg although I suppose a good jolt from a bump could be enough.(03-03-2019, 12:33 PM)KiowaEagle_imp Wrote:Is there room with those brackets to line them with some inner tube rubber to prevent damage?(03-03-2019, 09:53 AM)warman_imp Wrote:Is there room with those brackets to line them with some inner tube rubber to prevent damage?(03-03-2019, 09:41 AM)KiowaEagle_imp Wrote: Thanks Warman, interesting mod. My only concern would be whether the brackets mark up the frame tube.
I worried about that also but then the bike isn’t doing me much good if I couldn’t ride it anymore than 45 minutes without wanting to get off of it. Not only that, the sciatic nerve pain was distracting me from paying attention to my riding. Almost like a muscle cramp. It’s no fun getting old.
Some other brands include the rubber lining, however, I reckon they make the clamp less effective when mounted on a frame member that runs horizontal to the road.
If the bracket was mounted vertically on, say a tube-based engine guard, then the tendency for the mount to "rotate" is much less because the weight of your leg/foot is mostly in the direction of gravity.
Anyway, that is my currently working view.
I suspect mounting them directly on a horizontal frame member will bite into the enamel, but in return it is less likely to rotate downward. Of course, issues arise in terms of rust forming under the bracket, and some bozo standing on the footrest and essentially stripping the bracket grip on the enameled frame member.
Just thinking out loud here..... lol