Re: Highway pegs

["Steve Makohin" <wateredg@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hello,

From: "Steve Makohin" <wateredg@xxxxxxxxxxxx>


> Hello Nahum,
>
> From: <abbot@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
>
>
>> I've increased the tank volume on my 1100R so that along with an 
>> auxiliary tank the bike can go 500 plus kilometers without the need to 
>> refuel. The problem is my knees can't; at about 300k the ache is quite 
>> painful, I need to be able to stretch them out, to change position. I 
>> used to use the cylinder heads but the expanded tank now leaves me little 
>> room for that. I'm considering ELF pegs or anything else recommended by 
>> the collectivity; suggestions (be kind please) ideas, comments?
>
> I don't know where in the web I saw them, but they are folding footpegs 
> that replace the plastic spark-plug covers on an R1100 bike. When closed, 
> they look just like spark plug covers. When open, they become footpegs. 
> Sorry I can't remember more details.
>
> FYI, bio-breaks may necessitate stops before your fuel supply runs dry.

Found 'em: 
http://bikes.sjbmw.com/docs/parts/parts_list.asp?bike_model_id=26&scat_id=149
Search for part number ELFPEG. US$350. I have no experience with these.

- -Steve Makohin
 '01 R1100S/ABS
 Oakville, Ontario, Canada

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