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I would only mount the pegs when I need them.
Anyway...I can see that they are going to touch down in the sharp corners,I can see where they are lower than My footpegs,and I HAVE touched down with those.The footpags aren't factory btw.
I remember last season,Tony complained about His,and on one ride,He touched down,and sure as hell,it was the engine guard.
So now I'm thinking about it,and I'm not too sure I want to.
Ya,sure...they'll protect the engine,BUT crash guards making You crash?:pinch:
Anyone have any horror-stories or warnings? :whistle:
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Just my experience..
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321,000 miles on KZ's that I can remember. Not going to see any more.
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One time was at low speed on the main drag in the city. Just crossing from the left side of a lane to the right and I hit an oil slick in the middle. Went down with tons of people walking by, and picked her up right away. It must not have looked bad, because no one offered any assistance. I had to push her around the corner to check for damage. Everything seemed OK, started her up and off I went.
Another time, I started to get a wobble on a highway on ramp. I was moving at about 80 KPH when it started, and slowed down but that made it worse. It got so bad I went down. I remember sliding along the ground and seeing my bike sliding before me on the right side, then the wheels grabbed and she flipped over to the left side. As soon as I stopped, I ran over to the bike and picked her up and pushed her to the side of the highway. The engine guards did their job that day. My left hand was road rashed to the bone in a few spots. The car behind me stopped and offered me a ride to the Hospital, which I took.
In the Hospital, the nurse scrubbing the wounds clean of road gravel was the worse part. :pinch:
Called my Dad, and he came over. We went and picked up my bike right when I got out.
My tank still has a dent from that experience, and my guards have some scratches, but my engine was intact.
There have been a few other instances as well, so I'm a firm believer in the usfulness of Engine Guards.
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oh sandy,where did we go wrong?:ohmy: :blink: :S :dry: :huh: :blush:
It's all good...don't blame Yourself...it's all My own doing.:laugh:
Interesting stories...thanks Men!
It's just that position,that kills Me.And I even have a new Corbin seat,but it doesn't help much.Don't get Me wrong...the seat is nice,and comfy,but it's just My butt!I know that if I could just get My legs out for a stretch while riding,I wouldn't have to stop so often.
I might have to test them out...maybe tomorrow even,and see how I like them.One more peg to modify before I can mount it to the bar.
I never thought I'd have cruizin-pegs,but Ya know...it's not ALL about looks...IS IT?
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Thanks again Guys.
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I'm curious...
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I had a pair on My last 1000,but that was SO long ago,and here We are,20 years later...wow.
And also...just installed a new dynamo cover and a new points cover for that reason alone(damaged from tip-overs),SO...pretty sure they'll stay on.
I'll get the other peg on there tomorrow and post a pic of what they look like,and get Your Guy's opinion.
Thanks again.
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