Sorry if this is a subject often repeated. I have looked up some of
the posts in the archives, but still want to ask recommendations.
I think I would like to switch to steel claw type foot pegs. I'm
wondering if there are any factory parts which would fit, perhaps
from a different model. If aftermarket is the way to go, are there
any brands I should look for or stay away from? I understand some
have springs, some don't.
I guess my only concern with springs(or lack of)is about all the mud
I ride through. When they (even the stock) get plugged full of mud
they don't return to the down position. Can be a bit of a pain if
you have to ride through something with your feet off the pegs, and
try to get back on them, but can't find them under your feet.
Are there any draw backs to installing the claw type pegs? Is
vibration more noticable?
Thanks for your input
John Magee
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Ontario Canada
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If aftermarket is the way to go, are there
I have the IMS Flightline pegs which I bought from Fred. They work extremely well. Possibly the most functional add on the bike. Your boots are really gripped by the claws. I have heard that DR650 pegs will fit, but I don't think new ones will be any cheaper. IMS makes two models, the other is more expensive, about $90, I think. They fit very tightly in their mounts and don't need any spring. Tight fit holds them in there just right. The Flightline models are about $70, I think, and worth every shekel. Backroad Bill Feet on the Pegs, Eyes on the Road> any brands I should look for or stay away from? > Are there any draw backs to installing the claw type pegs? Is > vibration more noticable?
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I love my new IMS Pro Series footpegs. They've got a wider, three bladed
(as opposed to two-bladed) design. They also have the springs and work as you
would hope. I've detected no increase in vibration or other discomfort. To
the contrary; the solid, grippy feeling they give you inspires you to
unweight yourself off the seat and onto the pegs. This gives your butt some
relief over longer rides and promotes circulation through more body english.
They also add a sureness-of-foot sensation when pushing in the twisties or
bopping through off-road ruts and loose turns; more of what I bought the bike
for to begin with.
Get them.
Steve
"The Mule"
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John Magee wrote:
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[...] KLR600 pegs should fit, if you can find them at the right price. I swapped my KLR600 steel pegs for Tengai pegs which I guess are the same as other KLRs. The 600 pegs are fairly narrow and I wanted something wider that wouldn't chew up my leather sole boots. The bonus with the pegs I bought was that they appear to be road pegs because they take hero bolts on the ends which makes it easier to scrape them in corners, compared to the original steels. Mister_T> I think I would like to switch to steel claw type foot pegs. I'm > wondering if there are any factory parts which would fit, perhaps > from a different model.
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Attachments :I immediately replaced the stock pegs with metal pegs because I have
had some serious problems with rubber pegs in the past. The brand name
on mine is IMS and as I recall they cost about $100 ordered through my
local Kaw dealership:
1. My KLR rides like a modified jack hammer, but I don't notice any more
or less vibration through the metal pegs.
2. Because the metal pegs are flat and a little wider, the space between
the lead edge of the peg and the shifter is reduced making it a little
crowded to shift. Might be nigh impossible with motocross or other heavy
boots.
See Photo:
http://www.dirtly.com/images/Peg27.jpg>
3. This particular brand of foot peg has a good set of return springs,
and the webbing is very open, so mud shouldn't be a problem.
It all boils down to: I wouldn't ride any dirt bike or semi dirt bike
with rubber pegs. If you're going to be neutered, have it done under
sedation, not out in the woods.
About the KLR's vibration: It's getting better as mileage adds up. At
400 miles I thought I saw something in the right rearview mirror, but I
was mistaken.
BIERDO
Date: Tue, 17 Oct 2000 00:59:18 -0000
From: "John Magee" john.magee@sympatico.ca>
Subject: Foot peg recommendations
Sorry if this is a subject often repeated. I have looked up some of
the posts in the archives, but still want to ask recommendations.
I think I would like to switch to steel claw type foot pegs. I'm
wondering if there are any factory parts which would fit, perhaps
from a different model. If aftermarket is the way to go, are there
any brands I should look for or stay away from? I understand some
have springs, some don't.
I guess my only concern with springs(or lack of)is about all the mud
I ride through. When they (even the stock) get plugged full of mud
they don't return to the down position. Can be a bit of a pain if
you have to ride through something with your feet off the pegs, and
try to get back on them, but can't find them under your feet.
Are there any draw backs to installing the claw type pegs? Is
vibration more noticable?
Thanks for your input
John Magee
A13
Ontario Canada
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fuse setup
Tom,
Please post photos to the e-groups or your own site. My problem was the
battery, but the first thing I looked at was the fuse. This might make for
a good winter project.
Details, please!
Ralph
Ralph E. Hanson
99 KRL 650
http://www.wvu.edu/~journal2
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