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Old 10-11-2010 | 10:57 AM
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Default How high for highway pegs??

I'm trying out some trial heights for my new highway pegs. Just curious what your experiences have been for maximium comfort. I know it's a subjective thing but any feedback would be much appreciated.

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Old 10-11-2010 | 11:02 AM
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Wherever they are comfortable. Put them on then go for a ride. If they need moved then move them.
 
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Old 10-11-2010 | 11:03 AM
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I have mine pretty low. Allows me to keep my heels on the front of the boards.
 
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Old 10-11-2010 | 11:08 AM
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I put mine so that they are usable in three positions:

1. Heels on the floorboards, toes on the pegs.
2. Heels or soles on the pegs.
3. Backs of the ankles on the pegs, soles facing forward.

(...and of course, feet on the floorboards not touching the pegs at all)

I think that gets me the maximum flexibility and alternatives.

Hope this helps.
 
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Old 10-11-2010 | 11:11 AM
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Originally Posted by SG_Dave
I have mine pretty low. Allows me to keep my heels on the front of the boards.
This is the position I like as well. I can keep my heels on the boards or put them all of the way up on the pegs - it gives me some versatility when riding long distances.

It also works great with my back rest because it pushes my lower back into the backrest where I need support. Very comfortable.

It does put the right peg close to the brake pedal however. It took some practice to adapt.
 
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Old 10-11-2010 | 11:14 AM
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Most of the time I'm using my highway pegs for a toe rest with my heels on the floorboards.
 
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Old 10-11-2010 | 11:24 AM
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I was in Hill City the week after Sturgis this year, and saw an Ultra with two sets of highway pegs, one pair low and the other high.

At Devil's Tower I saw an Ultra with two sets of mirrors...
 
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Old 10-11-2010 | 11:24 AM
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Originally Posted by Mr. Nellis
I put mine so that they are usable in three positions:

1. Heels on the floorboards, toes on the pegs.
2. Heels or soles on the pegs.
3. Backs of the ankles on the pegs, soles facing forward.

(...and of course, feet on the floorboards not touching the pegs at all)

I think that gets me the maximum flexibility and alternatives.

Hope this helps.
Same here.
 
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Old 10-11-2010 | 11:29 AM
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I put mine low, so they are an extension of my floorboards, very comfortable for me. I can also put them out on just the pegs for a bit more stretch. Try differnent positions as you ride, and keep your wrench handy to change if you don't like. I rode that way for about a month before i put any blue loctite on them.
 
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Old 10-11-2010 | 11:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Mr. Nellis
I put mine so that they are usable in three positions:

1. Heels on the floorboards, toes on the pegs.
2. Heels or soles on the pegs.
3. Backs of the ankles on the pegs, soles facing forward.

(...and of course, feet on the floorboards not touching the pegs at all)

I think that gets me the maximum flexibility and alternatives.

Hope this helps.
I like them low also, I don't see how your knees up around your ears can be comfortable.

I have moved them up, about an inch from this picture.
 


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