I think I have the same shifter. I agree it's a great improvement over the stocker. And some of the initial stiffness goes away in a few weeks.

I think if I was a tall guy I'd be digging the pegs....but as I'm a little person (5'10" and 1/2 ) I'm okay without 'em...

 

I'm digging that diamond plate floor! :clap:

And some of the initial stiffness goes away in a few weeks.

In other words, after you've had a few weeks to build up your leg muscles, you don't really notice it anymore.

 

If I were still an insensitive jerk I'd say something like "those footpegs look like a fold-out step on piece of farm equipment." Fortunately, I've learned to keep my mouth shut...

 

And if I wasn't trying to be more sensitive, I would agree with you!

We have the right to remain silent, but apparently not the ability

 

What's the link for the shifter, just googled it with no dice.

 

its not on gooogle its on XR1200ownersgroup.com exclusive!

 

I think CoolBreeze has those pegs and I think he likes them. Of course he is taller than I am and I'm 6'4", so he needs 'em... Not sure if I like the look, but if I needed room....

 

I think CoolBreeze has those pegs and I think he likes them. Of course he is taller than I am and I'm 6'4", so he needs 'em... Not sure if I like the look, but if I needed room....

They do have a couple of other designs.

 

So, MadDog, how do you like that Habor Freight lift. Been looking at it for a while. There's coupons in the motorcycle mags to get it for $300, and I have a store right here in town.

 

It is good for a casual/home use lift. The only 3 gripes I have:

1. You have to line your rear tire up really well if you want to drop the wheel through bottom of the lift.
2. The front wheel clamp sucks, and has scratched the front wheel of my XR1200.
3. The manual pump gets tiresome if you want to keep going up and down.

Solutions:

1. Get a better (a lot more expensive) lift, or live with it. I just live with it.
2. Get a better front wheel clamp. Several are made. I like the Harbor Freight front wheel chock (around $40 on sale).
3. Harbor Freight used to make an electro/hydraulic lift for about $50 more. If I see one of these on sale, I will buy it, because I need 2 lifts.

 

I've had the lift for over 5 years and it has paid for itself many times over in ease of motorcycle maintenance.

 

Thank you much. Guess i'll be getting it.

 

Here is the chock I use if the bike doesn't have a centerstand (XR1200).

http://www.harborfreight.com/motorcycle-wheel-chock-96349.html

 

We had a three of those HF lifts in the shop. I HATED them, the hand pump was a pain in the ass. The clamp sucked (as noted by the Dog) and they even felt kind of wobbly. We ended up selling them for $100 each just to get rid of them. All along we had two Handy lifts that we had bought new ($800.00 each) We looked around and found a couple more Handy's used from a "Chopper Shop" that went out of business. Got them for $450.00 each - well worth the difference, especially if yo can find a used one.
Air over Hydraulic lift, great wheel clamp, very sturdy and no issues with rear wheel drop out - and they're AMERICAN made
Might be overkill for a home shop. When I closed my shop I sold them back off, with the exception of one which I keep at home. the HF ones are probably OK for most home guys, but once you've used the Handy, you'll hate it

 

Thanks again MadDog. Will get that to. And Don, hear you on the American made, but have looked around here for other lifts, just can't find them used. So, for home use, I'll have to try this.

 

I use paddock stands from Cycle Gear to lift the ends off the ground, but I am thinking a lift table might be nice for doing things I get tired of doing lying down. Harbor Freight might be my choice. Is it easily moveable? Space is limited and I may need to have the ability to store in when not in use.

Hell, the Mr. H shifter looks better than the shifter that is on my Buell. I have an S3, with the "Boomerang" shifter. I may try to get one for it too. Hello, Santa? Two shifters please.

 

Both the Handy and Harbor Freight ones are NOT easy to store, they take up the space of another bike. My buddy Ken Makes these. They fold up out of the way when not in use. I had one when they first came out - works nice. http://www.kendonusa.com/lifts.html

 

Both the Handy and Harbor Freight ones are NOT easy to store, they take up the space of another bike. My buddy Ken Makes these. They fold up out of the way when not in use. I had one when they first came out - works nice. http://www.kendonusa.com/lifts.html

cool. good price too. that's on my list. winter's gonna be pricy: New rear shock for the Buell, rebuild and upgrade the fronts on the same, PTF and pipe or slip ons for the XR and maybe Mr H shifters....plus this...damn....

 

I have the 2" knight design pegs & the HFT lift - love both of them. The pegs give great comfort to older longer legs. Just be sure to keep your toes back when cornering....nice american people make them. What is it about the looks, btw? I mean, since when did we, of all Harley Riders, start worrying about how our bikes look?!!

The HFT wheel chock went right from the box to my work bench - with some wooden blocks, it makes a great vice. I bought a Handy clone chock on EBay to use instead. Had the lift for over 6 years now and the foot pump has almost leaked all of its precious bodily fluids into the catch pan I keep beneath it. For home use it is a great tool to have and I recommend buying it when it is on sale. But I would want something better for any daily shop use.

 

What is it about the looks, btw? I mean, since when did we, of all Harley Riders, start worrying about how our bikes look?!!

That'd be me.

 

In your case, JoeP, you are living my favorite motto: the best design is redesign!

 

Hey MadDog, what's your opinion on the 1" lowered Knight Designed footpegs now that you've had them for awhile? I've been thinking of ordering a set of their 1" lower "sidetrax" footpegs and making myself a new Buell style shifter with a corresponding 1" lower pivot point just for this purpose. I'm ready to order up the parts and materials I need, just looking for some good feedback from someone with credible experience with these.

I've lowered the footpegs 1" on several bikes in the past and have always felt it a worthwhile mod...so long as the cost wasn't too high. Shoot, I've even modded footpegs just to gain an additional 1/4" of legroom (such as the Buell 1125R pegs I put on my past Suzuki DL650) so, for me (and the missus) an additional 1" would be great!!

 

Hey MadDog, what's your opinion on the 1" lowered Knight Designed footpegs now that you've had them for awhile? I've been thinking of ordering a set of their 1" lower "sidetrax" footpegs and making myself a new Buell style shifter with a corresponding 1" lower pivot point just for this purpose. I'm ready to order up the parts and materials I need, just looking for some good feedback from someone with credible experience with these.

I've lowered the footpegs 1" on several bikes in the past and have always felt it a worthwhile mod...so long as the cost wasn't too high. Shoot, I've even modded footpegs just to gain an additional 1/4" of legroom (such as the Buell 1125R pegs I put on my past Suzuki DL650) so, for me (and the missus) an additional 1" would be great!!

I have grown used to the pegs. The quality seems fine. I just wish they didn't move my foot out 1/4". Haven't scraped one yet (and don't really plan to, even though I move along quite well). If you find the 1" lower pivot works better, you may have to send me one, but mine adjusts just fine without it. On the brake side you will probably have to adjust the pedal as low as it goes.

 

I have the 1" lowered Knight Designed foot pegs. I think they are GREAT. My knee pain is gone. Ugly? Function first, form follows.

 

Sounds great...I just ordered a set and look forward to installing them!

 

Funny this thread popped again. After following it months ago it motivated me to track down a used Kendon lift. Now it reminds me to look at the pegs again.....

 

MadDogXR is correct on the feet being pushed out.
I lowered both the shifter and brake pedal.

Shifter, I cut about 3/8 to 1/2 in off the shift linkage then ran a die down to add a few more threads.

Brake pedal, I removed the clevis pin & jam nut, that locks the plunger shaft.
Jamb nut: By locking the nut in a miniature vice grip plier, I was able to grind the nut thinner. The jamb nut is now around 1/8 thick. With the thinner jamb nut, I was still uncomfortable with the pedal height.

The plunger rod was adjusted till touched the top of the brake pedal. The pedal was still to high for me. I threaded 3 nuts to the plunger shaft, so I would be able to lock the nuts for leverage if needed, and chase a burr. This was not need, but good insurance.
As a precaution I covered the swing arm and drive belt areas with news paper and rags. I would hate to send steel chards into the drive belt or any other moving parts.
Using a pneumatic die grinder. I ground some amount off the plunger shaft. I had to repeat this step three times to get it right. The pedal is now at a correct height, for me, relative to the lowered foot pegs.

 

Looking for some of that experienced advise deciding on set 1" drop footpegs as daily rider only.
Is this the only option & is there a forum discount?

Knight has these two peg patterns.
Sidetrax:
-Without rubber is it to slick in wet weater?


Quadtrax:
-May be uncomfortable with to much grip?

 

Looking for some of that experienced advise deciding on set 1" drop footpegs as daily rider only.
Is this the only option & is there a forum discount?

Knight has these two peg patterns.
Sidetrax:
-Without rubber is it to slick in wet weater?

Quadtrax:
-May be uncomfortable with to much grip?
http://www.flickr.com/photos/56173600@N06/7946274512/

Wet weather???

I'm not liking the grip on the SideTrax because it seems that I am polishing the surface with the bottom of my boot. They worked pretty good when I got them, but now I am thinking about taking a file or sand paper to them. I don't think the QuadTrax will offer too much grip. I would have got those if I knew about them.

And I believe these are the only options for lowered pegs.