McDuugle Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 Anyone know of any good highway pegs for the R1100RT? If there are any other gadgets you recommend for long hauls feel free to list em -Dave Link to comment
PAS Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 I have Elf pegs on my 03 RT but I only use them for a short stretch period. Not crazy about any that bolt to the head. Link to comment
McDuugle Posted February 20, 2017 Author Share Posted February 20, 2017 Do you know where you got them? And yeah I hear you, was surprised by how little torque the 4 valve cover screws have... Link to comment
TEWKS Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 If you could mate these two products together you'd be in business. A bit broke but hey, in business! https://www.motorcycleparts-hornig.com/BMW-R-1100-1150-RT/Alu-High-grade-Steel/Crashbars-ZTechnik.html http://www.advdesigns.com/highwaypegs.html Pat Link to comment
Roger C Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 I bought my Elf Pegs direct from Elf. The owner says as long as I don't try to stand up on them, they are very durable. Sure gives me a break from the cramped legs position. Do a search on "elf pegs" and you will see about 10 pages on the web. Link to comment
Tri750 Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 Elf are what I have. About the most expensive but the cleanest install of any. Periodically poke some grease or use spray lithium at the pivot to keep it lubed. Be very careful when removing or installing for bike maintenance as the stainless bolts can cross thread easily. Mine are over 10yr old and still work great. Link to comment
taylor1 Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 Probably not the most comfortable Highway Pegs for the RT, but definitely have the best aesthetics. You do not see them when not in use. Have had mine for over ten years, and have been problem free Link to comment
tsuintx Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 I really could use a set of highway pegs, too. Elf pegs look the best so far, but at 350 bucks, I think I'll still hold off. Damn... Link to comment
lkchris Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 Use the passenger pegs. Link to comment
TEWKS Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 Use the passenger pegs. Think they outlawed that a few years back. Pat Link to comment
tallman Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 I agree w/Kent, use the rear pegs, stretch 'em from time to time. Never really saw the need, my legs way too long for any, didn't like the separation from shifter/r brake or the what if moments that hapeen when you least expect them. On a boxer I could stretch leg over/on cylinder head no problem for a short stretch time. Link to comment
McDuugle Posted February 23, 2017 Author Share Posted February 23, 2017 Elf seems to be the winner here! I was also thinking about ordering a crash guard, which of course will open up even more possibilities, and cheap ones at that. Thanks for all the tips! Link to comment
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