Highway Elf Pegs

[scott7024]

While trying to gather a christmas list for my wife to buy me for my recently purchased 2003 r1150r came across the elf pegs (http://www.cyclegadgets.com/Products/Pr ... p?item=ELF) for oilhead engine. I was wondering if anyone has installed these and if they like them?

By the way any other good suggestions for christmas list would be greatly appreciated..

Thanks

Scott

[macx]

I didn't have these but had similar ones from A&S.

http://www.ascycles.com/detail.aspx?ID=2748

Main difference I can see is that the A&S ones called "sparky pegs" ,
is that the sparky pegs place the footrest just ahead of the spark plug while
it appears these place the footrest more toward the front of the valve cover.
I'm not sure just how much difference a couple inches forward without being
lower would make.

I'm 6' with probly normal length legs and I found the sparky pegs made me sit
on the point of my butt and my feet were too high up in the air to be comfortable
or to feel like I had good balance control.

I tried them twice, took them off and sold them.

If I ever do try pegs again, they'll be something that are as low and far forward
as possible.

I solved my "normal" riding position by doing a complete swap for R1150GS footpeg
mounting plates, pegs, brake pedal, shifter, and trans shift arm. Lowered my feet
about 2" and moved them forward about 2", much more than the aftermarket kits
give you.

http://www.mediafire.com/?45cwmx4m2l2
http://www.mediafire.com/?wh1b9j2gmio

There is more info if you are interested, just ask.

I've got guards on my motor, so the triangular brackets with the regular type footpegs
that do position the pegs low and forward probly wouldn't mount, but I don't do really
long rides so with my more comfortable GS peg setup it's not a big issue.

Some other ideas, and not near as costly -

Foam handgrip covers do help the vibration situation and are quite inexpensive.

I put on the headlite relay kit and am really sold on it - the oem wiring is too light gauge.
Also went with a Xenon bulb, name brand - Hella H4, got it on Amazon at reasonable cost,
and it too made a noticeable difference. But stick with top name brand.

http://www.crutchfield.com/p_529H140272 ... la&tp=2943

http://www.easternbeaver.com/Main/Produ ... _kits.html

I also got the setbacks which I wouldn't be without - so much easier on the back and arms.
With the relocated pegs, I'm much more comfortable. Course, I'm 63 and don't like the
bent forward riding position.

http://www.moto-techniques.com/061062.htm

I put on the LED brake lite that flashes then goes steady along with front and rear hyperlites.
I stayed conservative and used the smaller modules, but would go with the larger ones if I had
to do it over again. The back ones are the running lights that run at 1/2 bright then flash and
go real bright when you use the brakes. Big improvement in your visibility to others.

http://www.motorcyclelighting.com/order.html

Here's another possibility http://www.cbxmanmotorcycles.com/produc ... -5&affid=4



Also have a magnetic tank bag that's just big enough to swallow a 12 pack when extended to go
with the saddle bags. I use the tank bag when I have extra stuff to carry.

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And the brass quick disconnects are just very good insurance.

http://www.beemerboneyard.com/cpcqkdiscon.html

A Twin Max, or other type of balancing device, does help you adjust the TB's to smoothen out
the engine at road speed, and bar end weights do help some in the vibration dept. I got the
manic salamander ones with the cruise which works nicely, although I wish there was a really
good cruise that activated with my thumb instead, would be less awkward to engage.

If I was going to do any performance enhancement, like a different can or even complete exhaust,
a Techlusion would be just about necessary to compensate for the extra airflow.

http://www.techlusion.com/

If you need anything in the way of tires, do a search for the new Pirelli Angel ST, or the
Metzeler Z6 RoadTec Interact, also new. Might have to wait till spring for our size rear to
come into the US.

http://www.motorcycle.com/products/pire ... 88755.html

http://www.motorcycle.com/products/metz ... 88044.html

Here's the one big one that's definitely at the top of my list

http://www.rickmayercycle.com/ Have read nothing but good, and they're a lot less than
other aftermarket seats.

I also got a taller touring windshield, but next time would buy one of the major brands that
comes with it's own bracket - the one I bought required the BMW Tall Touring Bracket
(read EXPENSIVE) and it didn't fit the bracket worth a crap. It is somewhat better than the
stock touring shield around the helmet, esp at less than freeway speeds.

Of course, been toying with the idea of a different muffler but bike mufflers are so goshawful
expensive and most of them don't do much except make it noisier and a little lighter.
Just for something different, I've been thinking about one of these, maybe with an end cap
with a hole in it that's available for louder, or just this way for better low end torque.

http://www.supertrapp.com/product_secti ... p?CatID=30

Good luck and enjoy!!

PS- It's not a Christmas List type item, but something I did recently when it was time to
change fuel filter and, after fighting that mess once, it was the last time I ever want to do
it, let alone get stuck on the road with a bad batch of gas and need to change filter!!

Here's my solution, all the normal disclaimers apply, of course!

http://www.mediafire.com/?dj2jjdyjlm0

[suzuki]

I have the sparky pegs and love them. I'm 5'8 with a 30'' inseam. The thing is you dont ride with both feet on them at the same time. I put one foot up at a time on long trips. Its just giving you another postion to move your legs while doing a long haul. And for me it helps if your looking at only pulling over when the tank is empty.

[calr80]

Macx,

How did you find the footpeg swap project? At 6'1" I'm finding my legs a bit cramped up after a good stretch in the saddle. Were there any clearance issues, or cornering problems now that your feet are a bit lower?

Dave

[Buckster]

I have the Elf pegs and I do like them although I rarely use them. I do use them on long trips occasionnnally. It is nice to stretch out for about 15 minutes and them I'm ready for the stock pegs again. I also plant my feet up on the jugs as well for a little stretch.

[johno]

I have just made my own, using the 2 top rocker cover bolts to mount brackets. Yet to fit, but have tried them in the shed, and think they will be OK for a leg rest.
Will fit this weekend.

[wjjones]

I have a set on the "Sparky Pegs" on my '04. They came with the bike, but I don't use them very much. I have a 34 inch inseam and find them too high and far back for my comfort. They put my legs into that pelvic exam position. I would imagine they work better for people with more normal legs.