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[sminton2000]

Hello listers, I am considering installing a pair of IMS foot pegs for their superior off road manners compared to the stockers. My question is how much of a compromise are they on the street. Will I notice an uncomfortable difference in vibration on a 7 to 8 hour ride? What is everybodys' experience here? As always thanks in advance for the input. Thanks, Scott '00 KLR

[Fred Hink]

It has been reported on this list that the IMS footpegs have actually reduced vibration. Fred http://www.arrowheadmotorsports.com http://www.angelfire.com/ut/moab/cmc.html

----- Original Message ----- From: "sminton2000" To: DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Tuesday, February 17, 2004 7:43 PM Subject: [DSN_klr650] IMS Pegs > Hello listers, > > I am considering installing a pair of IMS foot pegs for their > superior off road manners compared to the stockers. My question is > how much of a compromise are they on the street. Will I notice an > uncomfortable difference in vibration on a 7 to 8 hour ride? What is > everybodys' experience here? As always thanks in advance for the > input. > > Thanks, > > Scott > > '00 KLR

[Mike Torst]

> -----Original Message----- > From: sminton2000 [mailto:sminton2000@...] > Sent: Tuesday, February 17, 2004 6:44 PM > To: DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com > Subject: [DSN_klr650] IMS Pegs > > Hello listers, > > I am considering installing a pair of IMS foot pegs for their > superior off road manners compared to the stockers. My question is > how much of a compromise are they on the street. Will I notice an > uncomfortable difference in vibration on a 7 to 8 hour ride? What is > everybodys' experience here? As always thanks in advance for the > input. > > Thanks, > > Scott > > '00 KLR > >

Just a shorter distance (pivot) to the shifter and brake pad. Mike Torst Las Vegas

[MotorMark]

I've rode several 10 hour trips, mostly onroad, with the IMS footpegs, and they have never bothered me. MotorMark

----- Original Message ----- From: "sminton2000" To: DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Tuesday, February 17, 2004 9:43 PM Subject: [DSN_klr650] IMS Pegs > Hello listers, > > I am considering installing a pair of IMS foot pegs for their > superior off road manners compared to the stockers. My question is > how much of a compromise are they on the street. Will I notice an > uncomfortable difference in vibration on a 7 to 8 hour ride? What is > everybodys' experience here? As always thanks in advance for the > input. > > Thanks, > > Scott > > '00 KLR

[Mike Torst]

> -----Original Message----- > From: Fred Hink [mailto:moabmc@...] > Sent: Tuesday, February 17, 2004 9:32 PM > To: DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com; sminton2000 > Subject: Re: [DSN_klr650] IMS Pegs > > It has been reported on this list that the IMS footpegs have actually > reduced vibration. > > Fred > http://www.arrowheadmotorsports.com > http://www.angelfire.com/ut/moab/cmc.html > >

Oh, vibration - That is the sensation some KLR riders do overstate at times. My early Harley and Triumphs vibrated - the KLR is a remote cousin to the high-rpm eye-blur of 'vibration' If the KLR ever got close to that level of vibration, I would be rebuilding it asap. As it is, I find it very acceptable. (Grin) Mike Torst A16 Las Vegas

[Danny a.k.a. Jak Lauren]

I love mine, and actually feel more secure while street riding on rainy days. I've had my wet shoes slide off my wet stock pegs before! D A15 93 GSXF 600 sminton2000 wrote: Hello listers, I am considering installing a pair of IMS foot pegs for their superior off road manners compared to the stockers. My question is how much of a compromise are they on the street. Will I notice an uncomfortable difference in vibration on a 7 to 8 hour ride? What is everybodys' experience here? As always thanks in advance for the input. Thanks, Scott '00 KLR List sponsored by Dual Sport News at www.dualsportnews.com. List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok at: www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html Unsubscribe by sending a blank message to: DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com . Yahoo! Groups Links --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail SpamGuard - Read only the mail you want. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[kdxkawboy@aol.com]

In a message dated 2004-02-17 6:45:14 PM Pacific Standard Time, sminton2000@... writes:

> > Hello listers, > > I am considering installing a pair of IMS foot pegs for their > superior off road manners compared to the stockers. My question is > how much of a compromise are they on the street. Will I notice an > uncomfortable difference in vibration on a 7 to 8 hour ride? What is > everybodys' experience here? As always thanks in advance for the > input. > > Thanks, > > Scott >

Scott, Save a pile of money and get the older model DR650 foot pegs. I've been running the DR foot pegs since '96. I've put in several can't see to can't see rides and have experienced no discomfort. If anything, there is increased comfort, provided you are wearing boots with steel shanks (a la MX boots) for support. For me, some of the increased comfort comes from the less muscle effort it takes to keep my feet panted. Pat G'ville, Nv [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Guy B. Young II - COG Tech Ed]

I went with the DR650 steel pegs (1995 or equiv), recommended in the FAQ. These fit right on the existing KLR brackets. You need: 1 RH front footrest, 43550-44B10-019 1 LH front footrest, 43560-44B10-019 2 springs, 09448-15008 The Kawi pins work just fine. Total price from Ron Ayers back in the spring (remember what THAT is?) of last year was $27.10 These have provided excellent grip and aren't agressive enough to tear up my boots. Also, I noticed no difference in vibration levels between them. In fact, what vibration? See: http://www.mindspring.com/~gbyoung2/misc/klrstuff/peg1.jpg http://www.mindspring.com/~gbyoung2/misc/klrstuff/peg2.jpg http://www.mindspring.com/~gbyoung2/misc/klrstuff/peg3.jpg http://www.mindspring.com/~gbyoung2/misc/klrstuff/peg4.jpg Guy A16 -----Original Message----- From: "Danny a.k.a. Jak Lauren" I love mine, and actually feel more secure while street riding on rainy days. I've had my wet shoes slide off my wet stock pegs before!

[Zachariah Mully]

On Tue, 2004-02-17 at 21:43, sminton2000 wrote:

> Hello listers, > > I am considering installing a pair of IMS foot pegs for their > superior off road manners compared to the stockers. My question is > how much of a compromise are they on the street. Will I notice an > uncomfortable difference in vibration on a 7 to 8 hour ride? What is > everybodys' experience here? As always thanks in advance for the > input.

I find them far more comfortable than the OEM pegs. The larger platform, increased weight, and return springs dampen any vibes pretty well. I would install them even on a road-only KLR. Z DC A5X A12X

[Lujo Bauer]

I have the DR650 pegs too. Can't think of a single thing about them that I'm not happy with. -Lujo Guy B. Young II - COG Tech Ed wrote:

> I went with the DR650 steel pegs (1995 or equiv), recommended in the FAQ. These fit right on the existing KLR brackets. > > You need: > 1 RH front footrest, 43550-44B10-019 > 1 LH front footrest, 43560-44B10-019 > 2 springs, 09448-15008 > The Kawi pins work just fine. > > Total price from Ron Ayers back in the spring (remember what THAT is?) of last year was $27.10 > > These have provided excellent grip and aren't agressive enough to tear up my boots. Also, I noticed no difference in vibration levels between them. In fact, what vibration? > > See: > > http://www.mindspring.com/~gbyoung2/misc/klrstuff/peg1.jpg > http://www.mindspring.com/~gbyoung2/misc/klrstuff/peg2.jpg > http://www.mindspring.com/~gbyoung2/misc/klrstuff/peg3.jpg > http://www.mindspring.com/~gbyoung2/misc/klrstuff/peg4.jpg > > Guy > A16