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/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl General Category >> The Cafe >> What I have to have in my mind before I start... /cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1372740018 Message started by Afan on 07/01/13 at 21:40:18 |
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Title: What I have to have in my mind before I start... Post by Afan on 07/01/13 at 21:40:18 Hi to all again. In my previous post I mentioned I dropped my bike. No harm's done. But, now comes shopping :) After I had a little accident, I plan to install on my bike the engine guard crash bar. What I have to have in my mind before I start shopping? After I had a little accident, I plan to install on my bike new pegs. What I have to have in my mind before I start shopping? I saw on many bikes this kind of pegs (http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/3/14/138/8931/ITEM/Cobra-Classic-Floorboards.aspx?WT.ac=SLIsearch). Is it really comfortable as it looks? Or something like this (http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/3/13/121/55089/ITEM/Kuryakyn-Male-Mount-ISO-Stirrups-With-Pegs.aspx?WT.ac=SLIsearch)? I was riding my bike several times on local highway 55/60/65 mph. Everything's ok except the very boring, uncomfortable wind. It's not fun at all. I was told I have to buy windshield. What I have to have in my mind before I start shopping? Thanks. |
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Title: Re: What I have to have in my mind before I start. Post by TheFid on 07/01/13 at 22:06:37 I prefere the second set you showed. I think they look great. |
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Title: Re: What I have to have in my mind before I start. Post by Dj12midnit on 07/01/13 at 22:10:57 I vote the second one unless you are going with a heal toe. |
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Title: Re: What I have to have in my mind before I start. Post by WD on 07/01/13 at 22:40:58 Floorboards have to be custom mounted. Highway Hawk used to make a set for the Savage, no idea if they still do. Doesn't matter, their parts were always overpriced trash. If you are going for iso-pegs, get the Emgo knock-offs for 1/4 or less the price (made in the same factory in Taiwan or Korea). I've had Kuryakyn parts on the shelf that you could read the Emgo label through the Kuryakyn one... ;D Winsdshield? How tall are you, and do you want to fight with a bargain basement bar mount, or get a good solid fork mounted version? And you look OVER a bike windshield, not through it. Sit on your bike, hands on the grips, kickstand on a piece of 2x4. Have someone hold a yard stick out from your nose, measure from yard stick to top of headlight bucket, subtract 1-2 inches. That is the height you want to get as close to as you can. |
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Title: Re: What I have to have in my mind before I start. Post by Serowbot on 07/02/13 at 00:18:57 Those are floorboards... My buddy can't stand to ride without them... I think he's nuts... I hate them... I need to be able to flex my ankles... So, it's just a matter of personal taste... If you are right, and have good taste, like me... floorboards suck... ... and if you are entirely wrong, and have no taste.... floorboards are good... Personally,.. I have pedals... :-?... ;D ;D ;D... |
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Title: Re: What I have to have in my mind before I start. Post by mpescatori on 07/02/13 at 06:44:35 Hello Afan, it's the wacky whacko again :D I agree with Serowbot, footpegs allow you to flex your ankle and "do things"; floorboards... you probably can't even stand on them as you float over a pothole etc. Go for footpegs which must be at least as wide as the widest part of your boot (normally, at the balls of your feet) and as thick as possible. Not only will "thin, wiry" footpegs prove to be weak and give way under stress, they are also uncmofortable on long rides. You want nice, thick, chunky footpegs. Engine guard. There should be something available specifically made for the Savage/S40. Make the best of it and fit small bullet lights for nighttime country riding - when there isn't enough light on the road, just flick them on! Windshield. Ideally, the windshield should be as wide as your shoulders, and no higher than your shoulders. You want the wind off your bust, but still have full visibility all around :) You want to look over it, not through it. Imagine driving your car with a dirty, grimy windshield and no wipers :P http://https://encrypted-tbn1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTXutMjk0vfDvMEpnciHj80S24yWzlaxcynNSiK8BCTySJxll3-cw Also, dirty windshields have the tendency to turn milky white if the oncoming cars in the other direction have the full beam on... :P http://www.ehow.com/how_7344247_pick-motorcycle-windshield.html |
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Title: Re: What I have to have in my mind before I start. Post by justin_o_guy2 on 07/02/13 at 10:52:56 if you cant be still for extended periods w/o your joints complaining & needing to move, change positions,, pegs are for you. i cant tolerate any body part not changing angle for long. & sitting in a lane recliner? torture.. my knees hate being straight more than a coupla minutes, |
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Title: Re: What I have to have in my mind before I start. Post by Dave on 07/02/13 at 12:04:43 I have only ridden 2 bikes with floorboards. I don't like having to lift my foot off the floorboad to get to the brake or shifter. I much prefer my foot on a peg wth my toe on top of the brake.....all the time. My opinion could change if i spent hours on a freeway going somewhere - but that is not the kind of rding I do. My riding is country roads and in town......lots of shifting and breaking. |
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Title: Re: What I have to have in my mind before I start. Post by justin_o_guy2 on 07/02/13 at 12:57:08 .lots of shifting and breaking. if its breaking, youre shifting wrong |
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Title: Re: What I have to have in my mind before I start. Post by Dave on 07/02/13 at 12:59:32 706F696E73744575457D6F63281A0 wrote:
Ooooops......Lots of shifting and braking....and hopefully not much breaking! I sure have been getting my share of typos and letters typed out of order lately! |
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Title: Re: What I have to have in my mind before I start. Post by Afan on 07/03/13 at 08:46:16 Wher you usually buy your parts? Online or local store? If online, what online store you prefer? Also, is the windshield something I can install by myself or it has to be professional? |
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Title: Re: What I have to have in my mind before I start. Post by WD on 07/03/13 at 09:07:06 Online, Motorcycle Superstore, install it yourself. It's easy. |
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Title: Re: What I have to have in my mind before I start. Post by keith217 on 07/03/13 at 09:32:41 I think the windshield will probably make it the most comfortable riding experience. No more wind buffeting over your head. Do it. |
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