I don't know but I feel more balanced or stabil when I have my feet up on my highway pegs. I don't know what really. My best quess would be for the same reason tight rope walkers use a long pole. For the most part I would be happy to completely remove my boards and install controls off of my highway pegs. LOL.


But has anyone else noticed this?

 

Im not really crazy about using them, feels odd to me...JMO

 

I feel the same way....Even though I keep my heels on the boards and toes on the pegs. I feel more in control and more relaxed.

 

I am pretty tall so usually I throw the back of my boots up on the highway pegs other wise it looks like I am on a mini bike but I do ride a Road King..

 

Feet on the boards,unless I get an ache or start to cramp up, I'll use the Highway pegs!

 

I don't know that I feel more balanced and stabile, but it does let me relax a bit and change my riding position while riding. Just have to be aware that I could get too relaxed so I need to keep my guard up. I wouldn't be without them for long trips, that's for sure.

 

I agree with the OP. I sometimes forget I don't have the brake and shifter up there like my FXDF did with the extended forwards!

 

I like mine too. But we take a bit of a risk with our feet out of position in relation to the rear brake and shifter. I use them on interstate runs but never in congested traffic.

 

Do they make hiway pegs that mount without a crash bar on an 07 Road King?

 

Maybe this.