04 R1150 RT highway peg recomendation?

[sawman91]

Hi,
New to the MOA, looking for some advice to add highway pegs to my 04 R1150RT (twin spark). I see that Wunderlich has a crash bar that would make a suitable place to mount pegs, but it does require some cutting of plastics. Apparently other crash bars will not fit due to dual spark? Any experience with the Hawk brackets, or the "Elf" pegs? Is mounting to the cylinder head area sturdy?
thoughts & suggestions appreciated.
Bill

 

[der ziegelstein]

Hi Bill,
Welcome!
When I bought my '04 R1150RT it came with the Sparky Pegs from CVM. I absolutely love them. They are easy to operate and are never in the way. Also there are no modifications needed to use them.
Here is a link: http://www.cvmtouringaccessories.com/Sparky_Pegs/default.html

 

[sawman91]

Hi Bill,
Welcome!
When I bought my '04 R1150RT it came with the Sparky Pegs from CVM. I absolutely love them. They are easy to operate and are never in the way. Also there are no modifications needed to use them.
Here is a link: http://www.cvmtouringaccessories.com/Sparky_Pegs/default.html

Thanks Jim, seems like the easiest way to go-

bill

 

[LCBIKEMAN]

elf pegs work for me

I have elf pegs on my 1100RT and have no complaints. I had to replace one peg after the bike fell onto an extended peg; that was done very quickly by the firm, with my easy installation. They are also easy to extend while seated, and collapse toward the head when not used.

 

[bogdan]

You guys aren't worried that the Elf or Sparky pegs could cause damage if the bike went down ? Bogdan - concerned in Colorado

 

[henzilla]

You guys aren't worried that the Elf or Sparky pegs could cause damage if the bike went down ? Bogdan - concerned in Colorado

H has had them on her 1100 and now her 1150 and 12R. If the bike ever goes horizontal at speed other things will be destroyed so never a big concern.

A parking lot sidestand fail rarely gets that far over...hasn't the rare times it has anyways

We don't dwell on stuff we don't want happening...been working for us for years

 

[sawman91]

removing connector to install pegs

OK, I have a set of Sparky pegs, they seem to be very sturdy and look nice. The instructions did say to remove the connector between lead wire and plug that attaches to coil/plug. Maybe I am too worried over nothing, but won't this affect the durability of the connection long term? Obviously you need to be careful removing the plug in the future because the wires would pull out easier. Anyone have thoughts on this? Thanks,

 

[OfficerImpersonator]

Elf pegs

I have the Elf pegs on my 2002 R1150RT-P. I recommend them to others. Their positioning is, at least for me, perfect in terms of how I fit on the bike with my feet on the Elf pegs.

Yes, I did drop the bike once, and broke off the right peg. The manufacturer was willing to sell me just one peg, so I didn't have to replace both when I only broke one. Still, I believe the Elf peg to be the most elegant and ergonomically correct option.

http://www.ascycles.com/detail.aspx?ID=1535

 

[pauls1150]

Sawman - Yes that connector is pretty fragile. Be gentle when releasing the little plastic locking tab, and don't spread it more than absolutely necessary. Repeated demating/matings may also cause the female side of the pins to spread open, causing intermittent (and irritating) ignition problems. The factory realizes this, so harness repair kits are available at the dealer.