Ergo II versus Ergo III

[Brasco]

Can anyone confirm whether the only difference between the Kuryakyn Ergo II and Ergo III highway pegs (apart from the $80 US price difference) is that the II model stays in place where you set them while the III moves up and down with foot pressure on the peg. For a guy with a shorter inseam (30") I'm not sure there would be much upside going with the III model -- the ability to move the peg downwards seems like something only taller guys are going to benefit from. Any thoughts? Thanks!

[JackB]

I also have a 30" inseam and I have the Ergo II with the 6" arms and they fit me perfect. I could not see any benefit in spending more for the Ergo III. But I sure they also work great.

[willtill]

It depends on how you like to position your legs/feet out in front of you.

I have a 30" inseam and went for the Ergo III's because I wanted to keep my feet extended lower out in front of me (vertically below and behind the engine guards) but have the option to have the Ergo foot pads to safely swing back up; so they would not scrape in a tight turn.

You do not have that option with the Ergo II's. If they are extended below the engine guard in a fixed position; you are going to drag on them.

[JackB]

You do not have that option with the Ergo II's. If they are extended below the engine guard in a fixed position; you are going to drag on them.[/QUOTE]

I have nothing bad to say about the Ergo III.
But the Ergo II are mounted above the guard so they should not drag. http://i768.photobucket.com/albums/xx328/extrurer/DSCF0673.jpg (http://s768.photobucket.com/user/extrurer/media/DSCF0673.jpg.html)

[Jimmytee]

I have Ergo IIs on my Valk and I have the Ergo IIIs on my B. I have a 30 " inseam and have really grown very fond of the IIIs. The inse,a doesn't matter, it about how your legs are positioned when your feet are on the highway pegs. The only down side if you can call it that, is that you have to be a bit conscious about turning and lean angles if your feet are on the highway pegs. I have scraped them a few times. No big deal. I'm usually pretty aware and just put my feet on the regular pegs when in really twisty sections.

[Fla_rider]

I have the II's here is a picture of them powder coated black with 6" extensions. My inseam is 29".

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[Jayrock]

Brasco if you want to feel in person if the Ergo 3 would or wouldn't suit you, you're welcome to come sit on my bike. It sits in a wheel chock, so you can stretch out. I have a stock seat, not sure what you're used to on your black beauty.

[Brasco]

Thanks to all for your thoughts on this. Much appreciated! Jayrock, I'll be in touch to check it out in person! Happy New Year to all.

[Macs_F6B]

I have the II's here is a picture of them powder coated black with 6" extensions. My inseam is 29".

18243

hello,

From the pic they seem to match pretty well with the engine guard, does it look that way in person? Did you have them coated yourself? If so do they need to take off the orig coating, seems expensive.

Thanks!

[willtill]

hello,

From the pic they seem to match pretty well with the engine guard, does it look that way in person? Did you have them coated yourself? If so do they need to take off the orig coating, seems expensive.

Thanks!

Engine guard(s) is flat black. Ergo's are glossy black powder coated.

[Macs_F6B]

Engine guard(s) is flat black. Ergo's are glossy black powder coated.

yes, but i was under the impression they had them re-coated... i.e. to better match the stock stuff.......

[Macs_F6B]

I have the II's here is a picture of them powder coated black with 6" extensions. My inseam is 29".

18243

I may be completely aloof but I cannot find these pegs in Black all I see on the net is Chrome sets for like 180. Anybody know where they are and black like we got above?

Thanks!

[53driver]

I may be completely aloof but I cannot find these pegs in Black all I see on the net is Chrome sets for like 180. Anybody know where they are and black like we got above?

Thanks!

I am pretty sure that the previous poster got them powder coated after receiving them.
I don't recall seeing any stock black ones.

[Brasco]

I am pretty sure that the previous poster got them powder coated after receiving them.
I don't recall seeing any stock black ones.

Yup . . . powder coating is the way to go with Ergo II with the six inch extensions. Just installed these the other night. Mine were powder coated flat black whereas Fla rider went gloss. Only issue you need to be aware of is you'll have to take the pieces apart prior to powder coating and one is a bit tricky to reassemble once it has the coating on it (due to a tight fit with a D washer. A little sanding though and all is good).

[Macs_F6B]

Yup . . . powder coating is the way to go with Ergo II with the six inch extensions. Just installed these the other night. Mine were powder coated flat black whereas Fla rider went gloss. Only issue you need to be aware of is you'll have to take the pieces apart prior to powder coating and one is a bit tricky to reassemble once it has the coating on it (due to a tight fit with a D washer. A little sanding though and all is good).

Hey thanks Brasco, that is what I thought in the first place....

Now.......
Just so I know.. would the people who powder coat it also be the ones who would sand blast it? I'm postulating they would need that before the powder coat.

Also.. what price should I expect to pay for that approx. of course.

And yes I would get flat black powder coat if I can.. not sure what is around me for that kinda work... I'll have to check into it...

Thanks again!
Mac

[Brasco]

Hey thanks Brasco, that is what I thought in the first place....

Now.......
Just so I know.. would the people who powder coat it also be the ones who would sand blast it? I'm postulating they would need that before the powder coat.

Also.. what price should I expect to pay for that approx. of course.

And yes I would get flat black powder coat if I can.. not sure what is around me for that kinda work... I'll have to check into it...

Thanks again!
Mac

Hi Mac . . . yes, the powder coat place will do the surface prep on the chrome but I was told sand blasting wasn't what they do on small pieces like this (and because they're chrome they don't take kindly to sandblasting apparently). There is some other type of surface prep involving a chemical wash or something similar they used -- not too sure. Regardless, the end product turned out perfectly but I was warned not to expect them to hold up perfectly over the long haul. My powder coat place recommended flat black Tremclad spray paint as the best way to cover up any flaking or imperfections that develop from road debris. Or, as he said smiling, you can bring 'em back and we'll re-powder coat them for you. The cost was $100 Canuckbucks so about $77 to $80 US funds. You'll probably get it done much cheaper in the US. One last thing. I might not take the part called the clevis mount apart (it has the D washer in it). In hindsight it probably wasn't necessary for this piece. The clevis mounts to the footpeg (rubber inserts that have to come off that by the way) and removing the D ring may affect the tightness of the hinging action when you want to tilt the peg up and out of the way. Mine is okay but probably just a little looser than it was originally.

[Macs_F6B]

<snip>One last thing. I might not take the part called the clevis mount apart (it has the D washer in it). In hindsight it probably wasn't necessary for this piece. The clevis mounts to the footpeg (rubber inserts that have to come off that by the way) and removing the D ring may affect the tightness of the hinging action when you want to tilt the peg up and out of the way. Mine is okay but probably just a little looser than it was originally.


Brasco,

Thanks for the input.... I'm going to give a few places down here a call and see what they say.. I've got the yellow wing so realy dont' want much chrome on it at all..... ashame they don't make em in black....
Real good to know about the clevis part.. Ride safe ay!