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Riding with Highway Pegs
Posted: Mon Dec 14, 2015 6:56 pm
by Chad E.
Hi,
I've been an RT rider for about a month now. I have purchased the Ztechnik engine guards for my motorcycle. I'm debating whether or not to purchase highway pegs to attach to my engine guards. I've got my eyes on the highway pegs made by Ilium Works. They are a little bit spendy, but look well designed and highly functional. I've only owned cruisers up until now. I have noticed that the riding position on the RT is more upright than on a cruiser. I plan on doing some real long rides on my RT. Do many of you ride with highway pegs? Are they beneficial on a sport tourer? Are they comfortable? Any input would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
Chad
Re: Riding with Highway Pegs
Posted: Mon Dec 14, 2015 8:19 pm
by Spencert231
It's not something us Brits or Europeans use much, for Brits probably because we have so many round a outs and our motorways are not as straight and endless like those in the states. I can't comment on those in the other parts of Europe, but again they are few and far between. You may want to checkout the Accessories part of this forum there maybe something on there. Best of Luck
Re: Riding with Highway Pegs
Posted: Sat Dec 26, 2015 3:49 pm
by mercator1
Chad E. wrote:
Hi,
I've been an RT rider for about a month now. I have purchased the Ztechnik engine guards for my motorcycle. I'm debating whether or not to purchase highway pegs to attach to my engine guards. I've got my eyes on the highway pegs made by Ilium Works. They are a little bit spendy, but look well designed and highly functional. I've only owned cruisers up until now. I have noticed that the riding position on the RT is more upright than on a cruiser. I plan on doing some real long rides on my RT. Do many of you ride with highway pegs? Are they beneficial on a sport tourer? Are they comfortable? Any input would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
Chad
I've had the Ilium Works on 2 RTs now, and wouldn't ride without them. I have bad knees and need options to change leg position from time to time.
Re: Riding with Highway Pegs
Posted: Wed Jan 06, 2016 9:05 am
by stelyn
Hi mercator1, how easy were they to fit, do you need additional fittings or are they sold in a kit form ect ?
Re: Riding with Highway Pegs
Posted: Wed Jan 06, 2016 12:36 pm
by mercator1
They just come ready to bolt on. Can't comment on ease, as dealer did it with engine bars, bar risers, etc.
Re: Riding with Highway Pegs
Posted: Wed Jan 06, 2016 4:57 pm
by stelyn
mercator1 wrote:
They just come ready to bolt on. Can't comment on ease, as dealer did it with engine bars, bar risers, etc.
Thanks mercator1, as they come in kit form , I guess then they probably bolt straight on....... 
Re: Riding with Highway Pegs
Posted: Wed Jan 06, 2016 6:03 pm
by mercator1
stelyn wrote:
Thanks mercator1, as they come in kit form , I guess then they probably bolt straight on.......
I think you just pull the cotter pin on the old pegs and replace with boards, re-insert pin.