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Javadog
Posted on Tuesday, August 29, 2006 - 06:50 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Be a part of Buell history! I just spoke with Jim Scala at MotoTech solutions, who is also
a part owner of Powerpegs. I have been looking for a set of dual sport footpegs for the Ulysses and looked into a couple of unfeasible solutions. Then I learned about Powerpegs(see link):http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=130071
Anyway, I called Powerpegs and spoke with Jim about the Ulysses' need for a better footpeg. He is willing to build a prototype for our motorcycle but he needs a right and left driver's footpeg(for now) for design purposes. Does anyone know of a set of pegs
from a bike that is not running or not being
used? He said after they were done with them they would be returned. If nobody is able to do this by Friday night I know where
I can probably get ahold of a spare set of
footpegs to use temporarily. I'll send him
mine in that case. Come on, this is really good news.
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Flynuly
Posted on Tuesday, August 29, 2006 - 08:22 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Javadog:
I'm going on a 45 day + business trip (no riding) , drop me a note off list and we might be able to work something out.
Tim
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Asdf
Posted on Tuesday, August 29, 2006 - 10:16 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

It would be interesting to see if pegs could be designed that are about an inch lower than the stock pegs. Then, getting the brake and shift levers adjusted to work with the lowered pegs would be the next hurdle....

Some folks would not like the reduced lean angle caused by lowered pegs. I would like to at least try them to see if I liked them.

Grub Fer Ponder'n
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Javadog
Posted on Wednesday, August 30, 2006 - 06:09 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Fly- I'll let you know this weekend.

I agree with the lowered peg idea. My lowered
seat has put me in too much of a squat position that gets really uncomfortable on long rides. We need some way to adjust the peg position. The shifter is not so much a
problem as the rear brake as there would be
a clearance problem at the point where the
lever meets the clevis.
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Electraglider_1997
Posted on Wednesday, August 30, 2006 - 10:15 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I've had the notion of modifying some nice bmx bicycle peddles to use as pegs. They have more surface area and rotate. The rotation doesn't seem to be a problem to the crazy bmx bike trickters and it's never been a problem when I ride bicycles. They could even be made to fold out of the way in case of a spill. It's been in the back of my mind for some time. They grip the heck out of your shoes.
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Flynuly
Posted on Wednesday, August 30, 2006 - 06:37 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Javadog,
I will be flying out on Sunday but I'm willing to take the pegs off before I leave if you need them.
Will definitely need them back before mid October because I'll be itching for a long ride real bad by then.
No lower pegs for me thanks, stock seat position works great.
Tim
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Paochow
Posted on Tuesday, October 03, 2006 - 10:01 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Any updates on the powerpegs/availabilty date?
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Javadog
Posted on Saturday, October 07, 2006 - 08:09 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I just e-mailed Jim and Flyboy needs his pegs back so we should know something next week.
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