LionFan
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I put the 360 degree highway pegs from HD on my scoot before my trip. I guess my legs must be too short, because I really didn't like them. It was the first time I have ever used highway pegs at all. Maybe it's an aquired taste thing? To tell the truth, having my legs stretched out like that made me feel out of control, unsafe. I'm keep them on for a while and see if I get used to them. It was a relief to my knees after a while to be able to stretch them out.
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kpapa
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I do not have the 360 degree highway pegs on my RKC but I do have highway pegs on the engine guard. I mounted them just high enough so my heels will rest on the floorboards and my toes on the highway pegs or can move my feet up on the highway pegs. I'm kinda long legged though. Maybe it will work for you. I also moved my floorboards out with 1 inch spacers. Just a suggestion that works for me. Have fun and ride SAFE
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carlrkc
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http://www.aeromach.net/cat_pg1.html
These mount to the bottom of the floorboards.
Rest my heel on the board and toe on the upright all the time
use the highway pegs sometimes
It does spread you out a bit
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Gringo
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It takes a ton of adjusting to get the pegs right. I fussed with them for ride after ride, until I finally got them right. I almost gave up a few times! But now that I have them right.. they are a pleasure.
FYI I have short legs.. 29"
Take your time with them.
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KYFLHRSI
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I have these Kuryakyn Cruise Arm Mark IVs, but I opted for the extended version. Since I dumped the crash bar long ago, I like these because they bolt into the crashbar mounts on the bikes frame, rather than into the floorboards. The are very adjustable. If you still have the crashbar, you can try the Mark III's, which bolt into your floorboards.
My bike is almost trip ready. Having taken the plunge and installed my own oil cooler and pegs, etc... I am now going to try to do my own handlebars, including extending the wiring, running it internally, and changing the clutch cable, throttle and idle... anyone done this before who wants to share any tips? I am all ears... I am not eager to have to unbolt the tank which I think I need to do to get to where the throttle and idle connect, or to take off the tranny cover to undo the clutch cable, but what the heck...
Worse case scenario, I get it apart, and HD of Louisville picks it up at my house to fix and charges me a extra hundy as a stupidity surcharge... ;-)
Lionfan- since you are in Cincy- we should ride sometime!
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Payloader
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Red, you are about to undertake a large, but satisfying task. First, you only need to lift the tank up a little, you don't need to remove it completely. That will save some work. I was told that I had to take the clutch cover off and do things from that side, and whatever. I just took the small tranny cover off on the Right side and did things there. It has worked for over 20k miles. If you have a friend who is Harley wrenching familiar, ask them to help. Two people is better. If you have any questions just ask.
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KYFLHRSI
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Thanks Payloader. Did you need to drain the tranny fluid? How many hours did the entire process take? I remember you put on 16 in apes and make your own lines- are you still running them?
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LionFan
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Thanks guys, I guess I'll try the adjustment and see if I can find the sweet spot.
Red, we should ride for sure!
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Payloader
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No drain tranny fluid. About 7 total, over a few days. Yes I am still running them. The only advantage to making my own brake lines was to be able to change bars agin without redoing the entire brake line. Mine disconnect at the splitter to the calipers. The cost is nearly identical to the Harley set up. I mean maybe less than a dollar difference.
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I am going to get started this evening. I have never soldered before, so it should be interesting. I didn't spend the cash for the harley cables. In fact, I saw a post on an HD website that said (and had photo comparisons) that HD's cables are all made by magnum shielding. They showed the HD diamon braided cables and magnum chromite II's side by side- same exact cables. Chromite's are of course cheaper. Still, I went with Barnett's which are supposedly better than HD cables and less expensive. I opted for the new High Efficiency clutch cable which is supposed to reduce clutch pull effort by up to 30 or 40%. I already have the low pull kit installed, so with this, it should be really easy. It doesn't matter for most days, but when its very cold, sometimes its hard to pull that clutch in after a several hours of riding... guess I am getting old.... ;-)
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