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#1 | Footpeg Lowering datum

Mon Mar 30, 2020 7:11 am

Some of you may remember that I was involved with four other riders in a bad accident in Austria back in September. My right hand ankle, knee and hand were injured and all required surgery. Progress has been good but slow and I can still only move my knee approx 100 degrees. This will improve given physio and time but I'm not very patient I'm afraid!

Today I thought I would try getting on my 1200. I was able to get my leg across (steady on Bravo!) but wasn't quite able to bend my knee comfortably enough to put my right hand foot on the peg. Not a lot in it - would need about 20 - 40mm. The left hand footpeg is fine.

Any suggestions? Anybody out there with a kit available? I don't want to spend a lot as I probably won't be requiring it in a few months time but can't guarantee that of course.

P.S. The farmer that caused the accident to all five motorcyclists has been found guilty and is likely to spend some time in prison....

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#2 | RE: Footpeg Lowering datum

Mon Mar 30, 2020 11:20 am

Hi glad to hear you are on the mend. Physio can make a huge difference so keep it up.

The MV Motorrad peg lowering kit works for my tired knees. You get 25mm lowering.

The other thing to consider if you can reach the ground, is to use a higher seat as this will reduce knee bend as well.

Can you claim for the cost of "reasonable adjustment" from the 3rd party's insurer?

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#3 | RE: Footpeg Lowering datum

Mon Mar 30, 2020 12:27 pm

An Airhawk, or similar, cushion would be an option for getting a bit more seat to peg distance. The alternative would be an adaptor plate the move the whole foot rest and brake assembly forwards and down. Two tapped and two countersunk holes in a piece of 10mm aluminium would do the job.

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#4 | RE: Footpeg Lowering datum

Mon Mar 30, 2020 1:35 pm

Following up on the comments of others, which seat do you have? The BMW sport seat or the Wunderlich Ergo high seat might be a solution.

Old Forum Orphan

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#5 | RE: Footpeg Lowering datum

Mon Mar 30, 2020 7:49 pm

http://www.knightdesignllc.com/Products/...200RS-Menu.html

Not sure how much adjustment there is in the brake lever for lower pegs like these.

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#6 | RE: Footpeg Lowering datum

Mon Mar 30, 2020 11:38 pm

I'm glad you are recovering. The ideas above to raise your butt instead of lowering your feet sound pretty good to me.

'16 R1200 RS
'19 S1000 XR

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#7 | RE: Footpeg Lowering datum

Tue Mar 31, 2020 2:31 am

Zitat von Bikepirate im Beitrag #1
Some of you may remember that I was involved with four other riders in a bad accident in Austria back in September. My right hand ankle, knee and hand were injured and all required surgery. Progress has been good but slow and I can still only move my knee approx 100 degrees. This will improve given physio and time but I'm not very patient....

Be patient, work your ass off, save money.

Good to hear you are back in the saddle - if only for a moment.

Hang in there. The SARS-CoV-2 outbreak is a sign you need to rehab, then ride.

�A good man always knows his limitations.�

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#8 | RE: Footpeg Lowering datum

Wed Apr 01, 2020 7:37 am

Thank you all for your suggestions.

Tried the Airhawk and didn't like it. I felt very unstable in the saddle. Maybe OK on a cruiser but not a sports bike.

Your suggestions for foot peg lowering appear to be the option but I'm a bit concerned about scraping my boot on tight bends. There's also the question of back brake adjustment.

For the present I guess I've got to put more effort into physio and the associated pain!

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#9 | RE: Footpeg Lowering datum

Wed Apr 01, 2020 10:53 am

Zitat von Bikepirate im Beitrag #8
Thank you all for your suggestions.

Tried the Airhawk and didn't like it. I felt very unstable in the saddle. Maybe OK on a cruiser but not a sports bike.

Your suggestions for foot peg lowering appear to be the option but I'm a bit concerned about scraping my boot on tight bends. There's also the question of back brake adjustment.

For the present I guess I've got to put more effort into physio and the associated pain!

I thought that you were looking for a way ease yourself back in gently, not go for a few laps of Bathurst!

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#10 | RE: Footpeg Lowering datum

Thu Apr 02, 2020 6:29 am

Zitat von Tony101 im Beitrag #9
Zitat von Bikepirate im Beitrag #8
Thank you all for your suggestions.

Tried the Airhawk and didn't like it. I felt very unstable in the saddle. Maybe OK on a cruiser but not a sports bike.

Your suggestions for foot peg lowering appear to be the option but I'm a bit concerned about scraping my boot on tight bends. There's also the question of back brake adjustment.

For the present I guess I've got to put more effort into physio and the associated pain!

I thought that you were looking for a way ease yourself back in gently, not go for a few laps of Bathurst!

All or nothing with me!

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