| Author | Message | ||
     Rwven |
My solution:    | ||
| Widowmaker2011 |
2 thumbs up!! If you want to make a second set I know a buyer (ME)!!!!! | ||
| Garyz28 |
If you make a third set I'll buy one too. | ||
| Sleez |
i'm in!!! look great, if you would rather shoot me a drawing, i could get some made locally??? | ||
| Longdog_cymru |
Damn! They look good! Really professionally done, you could market those easily! | ||
| Pontlee77 |
That's a really nice piece of work, woulden't mind getting a set of them. | ||
| Snub13 |
I'm in! How much????? | ||
| Torontobuell |
If you plan to make more sets I would like to purchase one. | ||
| Hangontight |
Ron, I got the set in the mail and put them on this morning...all I can say is WOW. These brackets are professionally crafted. The fit and finish is outstanding especially due to the fact that they are powdercoated to match the Uly's frame perfectly. To say the least I was more impressed than expected when I got them. They were professionally packaged and Ron even included the hardware and everything needed to mount them up. Mounting them up was easy. just pull the snap ring off the bolt on each passenger peg, pull the pegs off being careful to note the orientation of the detent plate, spring, and ball bearing. From there, the brackets fit perfectly into where the pegs went originally and are secured with the provided hardware (which is an exact fit). The pegs mount up to the brackets exactly the way they do to the frame. all in all, it took less than 10 minutes to put them on! Now for the evaluation. Before having these, my wife felt very uncomfortable with the way her legs were positioned on the Uly. When braking or stopping, she would not be able to put enough weight on her feet to brace properly and she would slide forward, colliding with me which is not only annoying but also very unsafe. This was due to lack of leverage because of the acute angle of her knees (She's about 5'8"). These brackets move the pegs 2" at 45 degrees which works out to be about 1.4 inches down and 1.4 inches forward. That may not seem like much but believe me, it makes all the difference in the world. I figure is make about a 30 degree rotation for the lower portion of the leg....giving the rider more blood flow and more importantly, leverage. Keep in mind that rotation will vary depending on the leg length. We went out for a spin this afternoon and my wife instantly notices a vast improvement in stability and overall comfort. These brackets combined with a anti-slip pad on the seat make for one happy passenger  As far as the rider, I did not notice the relocation of these pegs conflicting with my foot space at all. I'm 6'3" and have size 13 boots so I'm pretty sure if anyone would have problems it would be me...but there is no issue at all. Now, I don't have any luggage mounted to my bike but I'm certain these brackets would alleviate passenger footpeg/saddlebag clearance issues. All in all, I would recommend these brackets to anyone. Ron, you better get a copyright on these puppies because they are truly first rate in design, quality, and finish. I really hope for the sake of others that you decide to make more of these. You're a true craftsmen. I'll post pictures ASAP. | ||
| Ratbuell |
+1. VERY nicely done. I got mine installed today and the only hitch was a screw for the right side bag support being too long, and sticking into where the bracket wanted to be. Pulled the screw, put on a washer, reinstalled - presto, perfect fit. The brackets fit perfectly, no grinding of powdercoat required, no issues. I have 2 suggestions for future generations: 1. use a matte finish on the powdercoat if possible. The color is dead-on, but they're too glossy (and yes, I compared them to NEW bikes in the showroom as well as my dingy, crusty '06 LOL). 2. maybe put a relief inside the bracket where the screw for the saddlebag support comes through, big enough for either the 3/8" bolt head or for a nut. I've always preferred the idea of a bolt/nut combo there as opposed to a bolt that threads into the peg support. Riding experience is just me so far, Kim's been under the weather. They *look* like they're going to give her a ton more footroom. The one thing I noticed (and love) is that when I'm toes-on-pegs up front (riding agressively, don't want to drag a toe) my size 13's will stretch back far enough that I can use them as a heel support, relaxing my ankles a bit. I don't ride that agressively 2-up, so I can't imagine any interference in that situation, and I'm nowhere near the pegs or the brackets when my arches are on my pegs (normal riding). OUTSTANDING work, very nicely done! | ||
| Motomariner |
Hope you'll consider making more of these-- my pillion has a 36" inseam and a couple bad discs in her back. And here in New England the frost heaves... . I mentioned your lowering solution and she made a loud and positive noise! Uly suspension travel is great, sure> It's why we got the bike. This is really the next step in improving our situation, for sure Any chance we might somehow convince you to do another run of machining??? | ||
| Spectra |
I WOULD LOVE A SET MYSELF? | ||
| Bph |
How about raising the pegs for my son to ride? They are just a little too low. | ||
| Rwven |
Quote: How about raising the pegs for my son to ride? They are just a little too low. Try a chunk of 2x4 and a couple hose clamps? (Message edited by rwven on April 11, 2009) | ||
| Dlv |
Anyone try these? http://www.preeng.com/xcart/product.php?productid= 30&cat=8&page=1 | ||
| Skinstains |
I would certainly like a set or two of those...will you be making more ??? | ||
| Rwven |
My wife and I rode 600 miles this weekend. This was her first ride with the pegs relocated. I didn't hear one complaint about leg room or position. Momma's happy so I'm happy. Now, if I could just get her to stop complaining about lean angles....  | ||
| Petereid |
so are you making more???? | ||
| Rarebird |
I'm also interested, if more will be made... | ||
| Javadog |
Dude, you are a genius. I have been looking for a way to get my rider footpegs lowered for well over a year. If you made a front peg mount adapter you would sell them by the boatload. I wanted to move my pegs down 2" and back 1 or 2(I am not a scraper and just want to be comfortable on long riding days). I bought an extra set of rearsets thinking I could get them milled and bolted together. This did not work. A custom chopper builder had my bike for two months and said it would be impossible to relocate my front mounts. I recently ordered a pair of the Precision Engineering footpegs but they only drop 1 inch from stock. I decided this would be better than nothing since I couldn't find a better option. You could take your basic design, move the connecting bar between the mounts to the back and it would be good to go. Sweet. BTW, I would buy a set of your passenger mounts, too if they were available. Excellent work. | ||
| Snojet |
Javadog, How did you adjust/adapt your brake lever and shift lever assembly with your Precision Engineering footpegs. With me being 6' 4", I would like to drop my driver pegs too. Rwven, As stated in above posts; are you interested in making more passenger pegs? I believe you could drum up a lot of business. | ||
| Michael1 |
Yes, if you make some available for sale, I'd pick up a set for sure. | ||
| Javadog |
Snojet- I don't know how I am going to do this exactly. The pegs are not going to arrive here until next week. On the touratech-usa website, they used to have(2 years ago) both a Uly brake lever and an adjustable length shift lever. I bought the shift lever but when I went back to get the brake lever it had disapearred from their site-something about being re-engineered. Now the shift lever has vanished as well. The Precision Engineering website (preeng.com) has pictures of what looks like the drop pegs with their Gen II shifter and brake levers but they don't look adjustable. If I can't get the levers in reasonable positions I might have to consider buying the Precision ones (ouch$$$) or I might be able to adapt my current levers by cutting the ends of, bolting on a little plate and making a new peg out of a long bolt, some nuts and a piece of rubber hose. Sounds nasty but the bike looks like Frankenstein already so what's a couple more goobered parts? | ||
| Snojet |
Javadog, Let us know how this project works out. Include pix if you can, once it's completed. As to the "goobered parts?", now I'm curious as to what you've previously done. Send some pix of that too.  | ||
| Islander |
Hmmm, my girlfriend might like those. | ||
| Sleez |
got mine a few days ago, great looking parts. | ||
| Kickerdrb |
Pm sent, i will buy a set if you will make them. I would also buy a set of machine prints if that is easier. The boss is uncomfortable and wants a roadking... no way i am getting rid of "Rowdy" |
