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The C-14, aka Kawasaki Concours-14, the new one :) => Accessories and modifications - C14/GTR 1400 => Topic started by: rcklindave on August 12, 2013, 12:03:25 PM
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I'm considering lowering my pegs, I'm asking the forum which is better MCL or Murph's
Thanks
Dave
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I was wondering if those that lowered their pegs ever hit when leaning the bike in a turn?
I've hit just wearing size 12 engineer boots with stock pegs, which has kept me from lowering the rear
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Tried them...didn't like them. Took 'em off and sold them.
Messed up the shifter, brake pedal, and I kept hitting them against my legs when walking the bike out of the garage. If you like 'em, that's great. Not for me though.
I'm six feet, 200lbs., 32" inseam. Guess taller guys might appreciate them more.
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I have Murph's and love them. I didn't reposition the shifter because I actually like it a bit higher so I can keep my foot under it comfortably. I have to move my foot to down shift but I got used to it. Same with the brake. Foot fits under it nicely.
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I can't compare the two, but I recently put on Murph's lower pegs and love them. I'm 6'2" 34" inseam and they were exactly what I needed to reduce stress on my knees and some pressure on my backside. It took a bit of adjusting to get the brake and shifter levers correct, but all in all it was only about 30 minutes of work, just don't be afraid to adjust them all the way to get what you like - you have to adjust them somewhat or it will be very difficult to shift / brake.
I also have size 12 boots and while I'll be the first to admit I'm not overly aggressive, I still lean far enough to barely have any untouched strips on the outside of my tires, and I've never hit my foot. It may be I'm slightly pigeon toed so my feet naturally point in. I didn't install the feelers from my stock pegs and I'm sure they would hit if I did.
Like any mod, you'll either love it or not and it does take a bit to get used to. I did bump them a few times like clogan, but after a week I got used to the new position and I don't even think about it anymore.
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Or you can go with the Buell pegs. I love mine.
(http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll112/tomdvaughan/peg.jpg) (http://s286.photobucket.com/user/tomdvaughan/media/peg.jpg.html)
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+1 on the Buell pegs.
Also the feeler pegs are higher off of the ground that the stock pegs feelers at the stock mounting location. So it's a win win! 8)
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Any particular model of Buell pegs? .
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There's a big difference between lowering the driver pegs and lowering the passenger pegs. Looks like some of you are talking about the former and others the latter.
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:rotflmao: Sounds about right. I had to lower the rear pegs for my wife but I'm on the stockers for me.
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Any particular model of Buell pegs? .
Buell Ulysses XB12XT Black Rider Footpegs
Part Number: N0006.1AK
These are getting harder and harder to find. Here is a set of black ones, if you can find the silver ones they are cheaper, but I think the black looks better.
http://www.grharley.com/BUELL_ULYSSES_XB12XT_BLACK_RIDER_FOOTPEGS_N0006_1A_p/n0006.1ak.htm (http://www.grharley.com/BUELL_ULYSSES_XB12XT_BLACK_RIDER_FOOTPEGS_N0006_1A_p/n0006.1ak.htm)
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Let me save you some money. Ride my FZ1. You'll never complain about the high pegs on a C14 again.
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Any particular model of Buell pegs? .
I have Buell p/n's N0502.1AK & N0503.1AK (silver) on my bike.
They are also available in black, p/n's N0502.4AK & N0503.4AK
I got mine from www.surdyke.com (http://www.surdyke.com) and they were around $75 for the pair plus shipping.
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Let me save you some money. Ride my FZ1. You'll never complain about the high pegs on a C14 again.
But on my sportier bikes i don't have to hear them DRagging the ground in the turns either, even with proper position (balls of feet on pegs) :D
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I've tried all three of these but like the MCL lowering brackets the best. They keep my feet closer to the bike. I've only drug my shoe once but I don't lean aggressively either.
here's the link: http://www.motorcyclelarry.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=59&products_id=109 (http://www.motorcyclelarry.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=59&products_id=109)
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THanks everyone Buells it is...
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I was wondering if those that lowered their pegs ever hit when leaning the bike in a turn?
I've hit just wearing size 12 engineer boots with stock pegs, which has kept me from lowering the rear
Yes, I have the murphs and I end up hitting a peg at least once every ride. Tight turns will cause you to drag a bit.
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Tried them...didn't like them. Took 'em off and sold them.
Messed up the shifter, brake pedal, and I kept hitting them against my legs when walking the bike out of the garage. If you like 'em, that's great. Not for me though.
I'm six feet, 200lbs., 32" inseam. Guess taller guys might appreciate them more.
Walk the bike out of the garage? Why not ride it?
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THanks everyone Buells it is...
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THanks everyone Buells it is...
yup same here, got to add this to my todo list for this winter
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How do the Buells compare to the others as far as how wide they are?