WTB passenger fooptpeg rubbers

[Big Sky]

Wife has worn out the right foot peg rubber insert. This is where she puts all her weight, then rotates as she swings up and into the saddle (honestly, she's not a big gal, just rides with me 90 percent of the time and now over 8 years). I'd be interested in the rubber inserts (may as well get both left and right if available) or perhaps the whole pegs. Obviously this is not a critical repair; just looking to help someone get rid of some spare stuff junking up their garage.

 

[Knifemaker]

Wife has worn out the right foot peg rubber insert. This is where she puts all her weight, then rotates as she swings up and into the saddle (honestly, she's not a big gal, just rides with me 90 percent of the time and now over 8 years). I'd be interested in the rubber inserts (may as well get both left and right if available) or perhaps the whole pegs. Obviously this is not a critical repair; just looking to help someone get rid of some spare stuff junking up their garage.

I should have a set of the stock rubber pads, as my bike uses the replacement floorboards I made. This might be a better option for you than just the stock rubber. See post 116 here to order a set:

https://www.fjrforum.com/forum//index.php?showtopic=12495&st=100

Or PM me and I'll send you the stock peg rubber for just the price of shipping....

KM

 

[Big Sky]

Thanks, Knifemaker. I may order some of the floorboards, but would like Marilyn to see the illustrations, and approve the concept/design, before I do. Also, she apparently places her foot with toes pointing into the bike, then rotates her foot 45 degrees as she swings up and on. This is what has chewed up and worn out the original rubber. Do you think the rubber pads on the floorboards would be up to this kind of (ab)use? Are they merely glued on? She probably goes about 140 lbs. and is about 5'6".

At any rate, I would very much appreciate having the extra rubber inserts you have. I'll PM you on that.

Big Sky

 

[Knifemaker]

First off, found my unused set of peg pads and will get them off to you Weds. (Can't hit the post office till then)

On another note....unless your woman has some kind of ankle issue, the proper way to board is from the left side of the bike (sidestand side)..... and my wife places her foot on the board/peg facing forward, the way it sits when she is riding, and then, stands up and swings her leg over.

Making that extra turn or twist sounds like she is asking for a slip and possible fall....which might take you and the bike with her. This is also the exact way I saddle up, placeing my left foot on the left peg...in the riding position, then holding the front brake, I stand up and swing my right leg over.

Perhaps if she tries this method you may not only save yourself a paint job, but will stop needing to replace the peg pads.

And as I no longer make any moolah on the floorboards........ My wife says :

"They are the cats pajamas, and you should get them for your bike...the increase in passenger comfort and security is wonderfull."

The rubber is glued on to the floorboards, but if she starts placing her foot down the way described she won't wear that out either.

 

[kolonial72]

I don't know what sat's pajamas are, but my wife says the KM floor boards are the bee's knees.

 

[luvtoride]

I also have a happy pillion with KM floorboards... had a friend cut me some using his instructions & certainly are bees knees.