Thinking of ordering these soon. Are they easy to open and close while riding? They look like they would be very difficult to open while riding. What are the owners experiences?
Thinking of ordering these soon. Are they easy to open and close while riding? They look like they would be very difficult to open while riding. What are the owners experiences?
Just reach down at a light or at home and open them up before you ride.I was just using them on the highway but find I am using them on the back roads also.So now I just leave them open all the timeOriginally Posted by luckyluciano
Ride it like you stole it
Reportedly, some have no issue with this but then again, some do. Honestly, I found it difficult to catch and open them with the top of my boot. The fix is as simple as drilling and tapping the ends and installing something like this:
Aero Peg Mod.jpg
What you're seeing is a socket head cap screw. Ideally, a bottom tap tool will work best to make the threads. It doesn't take much at all to provide an adequate grip for your boot. And, BTW, the Aero's do have a purple hue but not nearly as much as my camera made it appear.
Ken (Hornblower)
I don't know why, but I was under the impression the sprung closed when you weren't using them. How would you close them if you wanted them closed while riding?
Closing them is easier.Just push them closed with your foot
Your impression is incorrect...no closing spring involved with the Aero pegs. The only spring, in this design, is located under a plastic ball which operates as part of a detent system that simply holds the pegs in an open or closed position.
Ken (Hornblower)
They close manually with your foot or other dangling body part.
I installed the Rivco pegs this week and got a chance to ride with them for about an hour. I have no problem opening and closing these with my boots while riding. I know others have mentioned that they can't seem to do it, but it seems easy for me. There is an adjustment for tension and maybe the other folks have the tension too tight. Also, these are high enough on the bike that you could just leave them open all the time on regular rides. It would be pretty hard to scrape these on normal turns. These pegs work great for stretching out your legs and I find them extremely comfortable. I was initially put off by the high price, but they are truly a quality product and look like they came on the bike from the factory. Love the stealth look and the functionality. One of the best accessories I've added so far.
I was concerned when I bought these that I'd have to remove some critical engine part to install these.
Not Even! it was super easy and took me 30 minutes. 2 allen wrenches, 1 large flat screwdriver & a old t-shirt to cover the tip of the screwdriver...
I'm 6'2", 32" inseam and I mounted these in the full forward position. They are great, I can put my foot either on the peg or rest the back of my heel on the peg and "Air out my Junk" ,absolutely wonderful!
Apparently, the color problem has been corrected as mine are "black" not purple (or so I thought but I cant tell the difference between blue and black socks, So?)
I also thought that the position looked high, but my former ride, a Suzuki Boulevard had highway pegs and I had them about the same height off the ground..
I can also open these with my boot, or by reaching down and grabbing them by hand, tried it yesterday while cruising down US23. No Problem...
I recommend this product !
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