[Smokeybear]

i just bought these...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/e...0510463090&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK:MEWNX:IT

Anyone use these or similar setups? I'm 6'4" and I need some more leg room.
I should get them in this week and I'll post before and after pics.

 

[Fulltilt1]

I've got em on mine. I really like em. I'm 5'10" 34" inseam It's a much better ride/fit for me. I've got the Stainless ones. They were a little sharp on the edges when I got them, went around them with a fine file once and put em on. Very simple to put on. Disconnect adjust rod, unbolt peg carrier, bolt on extension, bolt on peg carrier, re-adjust new rods. All told twenty minutes. One thing missing or needed, ty-raps for the brake switch wiring. Had to cut them to re-position then put new ones on.

 

[Smokeybear]

Well, I got em on and I LOVE it. Here are some pics..

As they came out of the package

Stock gearshift side

Stock brake side

With extensions

All in all it took about 20-25 minutes, including getting the tools out. Easy as pie to install and seems pretty sturdy. The riding position now is awesome, I don't have to kick my knees out to get on the brake or shifter. All in all very worth the $50.

 

[61rsss]

Thanks for the pictures Smokeybear. Mine should be here tomorrow and I am excited to get them on for the holiday weekend.

 

[Fulltilt1]

Mine are slightly different. While 6" extensions, mine are Stainless Steel. They kinda look like dirty chrome. I've noticed that when I put my weight on them to reposition my butt that they flex inward towards each other. Haven't put a whole lot of thought into it or even checked clearance but have thought of getting a stainless rod to thread and attach across both as a stiffener. Don't know if the stainless flex more then the painted. Anybody else noticed this?

 

[Smokeybear]

I thought the same as you, but mine don't flex at all. The bracket is 3/8 or thicker. If you made a brace at the rear most bolt at the front it would probably clear.

 

[Sugar Bear]

Hey Smokey,
Good lookin ride Like the way you got er decked out. Ride Safe.

 

[Smokeybear]

Thanks Sugar Bear. Stay safe yourself.

 

[Tonydtiger1971]

That looks good, might be looking around for some for a bike I may own

 

[GMIslander]

I have 4.25" extensions, would never go back to stock.

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[Tonydtiger1971]

I think 4" extensions would help me some but the flexing is concerning.

 

[GMIslander]

There is no flexing with these 4" extensions, they are made from 7/16" stock and are rock solid. The threaded rod extensions are stainless steel.
http://www.motorcycleenhancements.c...tom/FloorboardFootpeg_Extensions_-_black.aspx

 

[sabrefan68]

Has anyone used the 4" extensions with the highway bars, seems as though the bars would get in the way.

 

[Tonydtiger1971]

Nice to know now I know what to hint at for Fathers day.

There is no flexing with these 4" extensions, they are made from 7/16" stock and are rock solid. The threaded rod extensions are stainless steel.
http://www.motorcycleenhancements.c...tom/FloorboardFootpeg_Extensions_-_black.aspx

 

[GMIslander]

Has anyone used the 4" extensions with the highway bars, seems as though the bars would get in the way.

Not with highway bars, they have to come off.

 

[61rsss]

Mine finally showed up on Saturday. I like them, but they are not all I hoped they would be. For starters, installation was something of a pain. One of the nylon lock nuts locked up before it was tight. I ended up sheering the bolt trying to turn the nut. I sent my wife to the hardware store to get a replacement. She came back with one that was JUST BARELY too big to fit through the extension bracket. so I had to rotate the control out of the way to access it with the drill. When I loosened the other bolt to accomplish this, it siezed as well. I was able to rotate the control enough to get the drill in and get one bolt tight. And I have been riding it with one loose bolt until I have time to remove and replace it. So the installation was a little frustrating.

The riding position is much more comfortable, but still not what I am looking for. The probe is the TINY stock floor boards. I will need to upgrade to floor boards that are bigger, or pegs. Any suggestions on either? I just spent all the money I have in my toy budget on the bike, so the less expensive the better.

 

[Smokeybear]

Mine finally showed up on Saturday. I like them, but they are not all I hoped they would be. For starters, installation was something of a pain. One of the nylon lock nuts locked up before it was tight. I ended up sheering the bolt trying to turn the nut. I sent my wife to the hardware store to get a replacement. She came back with one that was JUST BARELY too big to fit through the extension bracket. so I had to rotate the control out of the way to access it with the drill. When I loosened the other bolt to accomplish this, it siezed as well. I was able to rotate the control enough to get the drill in and get one bolt tight. And I have been riding it with one loose bolt until I have time to remove and replace it. So the installation was a little frustrating.

The riding position is much more comfortable, but still not what I am looking for. The probe is the TINY stock floor boards. I will need to upgrade to floor boards that are bigger, or pegs. Any suggestions on either? I just spent all the money I have in my toy budget on the bike, so the less expensive the better.

Where did you get your set? mine didn't come with any nylon nuts they used the original hardware to bolt to the frame and the extensions themselves were threaded to accept the allen head bolts.

 

[61rsss]

Where did you get your set? mine didn't come with any nylon nuts they used the original hardware to bolt to the frame and the extensions themselves were threaded to accept the allen head bolts.

I got them on eBay. They use the original hardware to mount the extension to the frame. And they have bolts with washers and nylon locking nuts to mount the controls to the extensions.

 

[90GT_Cobra]

For starters, installation was something of a pain. One of the nylon lock nuts locked up before it was tight. I ended up sheering the bolt trying to turn the nut.

I bought the exact same ones for my 1100 Custom (4" length though) and when I installed them last week the EXACT same thing happened with the nylon lock nut! I figured I just got a bad one and then I read this and laughed. I had to use the sawzall to get it off (luckily it siezed with lots of play left on it) and then had to buy a new one from the Hardware store.

I have nothing but good things to say about the guy on eBay, got them to me fast and the packaging was top notch. Beside the lock nut thing, I noticed though that they do flex a bit when I put my weight on them (6'3" and 250lbs) and I haven't been able to adjust the rear brake pedal back to where I like it but hopefully that will come as I play around with it.

All in all, I am happy with them... next is a soft / wide seat for my butt.

 

[61rsss]

I bought the exact same ones for my 1100 Custom (4" length though) and when I installed them last week the EXACT same thing happened with the nylon lock nut! I figured I just got a bad one and then I read this and laughed. I had to use the sawzall to get it off (luckily it siezed with lots of play left on it) and then had to buy a new one from the Hardware store.

I have nothing but good things to say about the guy on eBay, got them to me fast and the packaging was top notch. Beside the lock nut thing, I noticed though that they do flex a bit when I put my weight on them (6'3" and 250lbs) and I haven't been able to adjust the rear brake pedal back to where I like it but hopefully that will come as I play around with it.

All in all, I am happy with them... next is a soft / wide seat for my butt.

I always feel like an idiot when stuff like that happens. How do you sheer a bolt off just by tightening the nut Sorry that it happend to you too, but it makes me feel a little better.