Is it worth it ?
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Is it worth it ?
Lately i find that after an hour or so on the bike my neck and back ache , thinking about fitting a riser kit and lower pegs has anyone invested in these on their own BMW RT ? any advice is welcome.
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Re: Is it worth it ?
I've got 1" bar risers and the peg lowering kit on my RT, they didn't make a massive difference, but I'd buy them again.
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Re: Is it worth it ?
These work for me and they are cheaper. The trick is getting the old ones off
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Re: Is it worth it ?
I have a set of bar risers if anybody wants them... personally I'd rather cut away my fairing and attach some clamp on bars to make my chin-on-tank-bag lying position even more comfortable.
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Re: Is it worth it ?
I fitted a riders footrest lowering kit as I found the standard position caused my legs to ache on long runs. For me it was a massive improvement considering the small amount they actually lower and move the pegs forward.
I considered handlebar risers, but decided it was too much effort and cost to change a riding position that I already found comfortable.
I considered handlebar risers, but decided it was too much effort and cost to change a riding position that I already found comfortable.
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Re: Is it worth it ?
I'd like to convert my (lowered) pillion pegs to main pegs with a rear set and give myself the full forward position I find very comfortable. Lying face first on the tank bag really makes best use of the cruise control.
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Re: Is it worth it ?
I got the same feeling before i added raises to my 07. Raised up and backward helped a lot. The problem i have is the height of the peg position. They need lowing even for my short legs but the cost of the lowing adapters is our of my range.
Trust me I am a retired Doctor and lecturer at Oxford University of Structural and Mechanical/Electrical engineering.
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"Blessed are the cracked, for they shall let in the light". Groucho Marx
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Re: Is it worth it ?
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