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(09-19-2014, 06:35 AM)rocket_imp Wrote: Although both my knees have been replaced with Titanium & Polyethylene (true), they still ache a little while riding. Any suggestions on who makes a good set of lower footpegs for the CB1100 ? Thanks, Rocket
I made my own set of brackets and then attached a good set of Kuryakyn Large ISO-Pegs to them. I custom made a bracket for the pegs to attach to and then attached that to the bike using the case saver mountings. All you have to do is cut a rectangle out of strong metal and then drill three holes in each. One for the highway bar bolt and two for the frame bolts going back in place. I have pics on here under new members and the username is drswan92028. I've added a windshield, saddlebags, fork bag, colored LED light strips and mirrors already. I had to have room to stretch my legs from injuries also. I can send you a good picture if you want, it's really easy.
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(01-06-2015, 10:49 AM)gossman_imp Wrote: (01-06-2015, 09:16 AM)VTR1000F_imp Wrote: What about using higher seat?
That's the best solution, get a higher seat. By the time one buys another brake lever, cuts, weld and gets it right along with the lower peg system, a higher seat is within buying costs. .02
That's the best solution, get a higher seat. By the time one buys another brake lever, cuts, weld and gets it right along with the lower peg system, a higher seat is within buying costs. .02
Absolutely! I'm about 6'. I got the higher Tiro seat, and my position now is just about perfect, AND the seat is much more comfortable than the stocker, too. Win-win.
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I also bought the Knight pegs. They are well made, but a project to install.
I shortened the brake rod, and stacked a washer between the set nut and the lever bracket. After a ton of messing around, the brake pedal is perfect. I also had to grind off the kickstand foot loop, as it interferes with the peg.
After those mods, I'm very pleased with the result, and the extra legroom.
(11-08-2014, 08:09 AM)jchoby_imp Wrote: I have the same issue with the knight design…the brake pedal is to high. The pedal has reached its adjustable limit as the push rod is bottomed out against the brake pedal/lever. I'm considering buying another push rod, cutting it shorter and using a thinner jam nut on the linkage. It may give me just enough travel to get the brake where I want it.
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(01-29-2015, 04:07 PM)Mark von Karlsbad_imp Wrote: I also bought the Knight pegs. They are well made, but a project to install.
I shortened the brake rod, and stacked a washer between the set nut and the lever bracket. After a ton of messing around, the brake pedal is perfect. I also had to grind off the kickstand foot loop, as it interferes with the peg.
After those mods, I'm very pleased with the result, and the extra legroom.
(11-08-2014, 08:09 AM)jchoby_imp Wrote: I have the same issue with the knight design…the brake pedal is to high. The pedal has reached its adjustable limit as the push rod is bottomed out against the brake pedal/lever. I'm considering buying another push rod, cutting it shorter and using a thinner jam nut on the linkage. It may give me just enough travel to get the brake where I want it.
Good thinking. Post up if you get this done with any success, I really think we just need a hair more drop in that brake pedal for it to be perfect.
I'm doing something before spring, since I'll have the bike apart installing some other parts.
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My only thing is under a nice turn, my feet drag the ground. With the lower pegs, wont that make it worse? A higher seat would be more beneficial for me, no? (6"5" tall)
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I think a higher seat is the best option, although it is also the most expensive.
Ideally a higher seat, lower bars, and stock pegs should be best for those of us with really long legs and arms. That's what I initially wanted to do, but the well ran dry and I opted for the $100 pegs rather than a $400 seat and $100 bars.
I also have had my feet drag the ground on occasion, but I've just started keeping my toes straight forward in the corners to fix that.
For now it will have to work. At least unless I finally just get a higher seat and fix the issue the right way.