I agree with Mike, the best way to mount highway pegs is on an engine guard. Extended reach peg kits are adjustable to provide the best riding position for you.

 

I am 5'9"-another short bastard- and I have the factory highway pegs on an 02 T-Sport. I can't comfortably reach the right peg because the air cleaner cover hits my knee and I have to bend my foot in. I wish I had been raised on a horse so my legs bowed around the thing. I would like to put engine protector bars and adjustable highway pegs on as well but the budget says wait.

Let us know what you decide and I will do the same.

 

second that -with Mike and oldgeezer - the highwaypegs on the wideglide are mounted on the engine guard. The positioning - mount them, ride her and then you can always tweek the adjustment