Installed Peg Lowering blocks...now the perfect tall man bike...

I don't know why I waited so long but I finally ordered and then installed the peg lowering blocks that you can find in the forums on here and VFRD from Larry. They are fantastic. I went on a 1350ish mile ride over the weekend and it was 1000 times better. That little bit of extra leg room is great for someone who is tall like me (6'4").

Now I have the heli bars, the sargent seat, peg lowering blocks and an air hawk for the really long stretches and I couldn't be happier. If anyone out there is considering any of these three items, don't consider any longer...just go out and get them. If you are even thinking about them, then you know you want them...

 

Did you have to adjust your shift or brake lever as well? Or leave them in their original spot? Mind if I ask about how much these ran you?

 

^^^ All of what he said

-Drew

 

Yes I did have to adjust both. I tried without adjusting them and it was very tough to make the reach. Adjusting them wasn't too hard. A bit hard to reach the bolt on the shifter side and I had to slam the brake side all the way down as far as it went but it was fairly straightforward. Total time maybe an hour. The cost is like $90 including shipping but they are really high quality and seem like they'll last.

As a side note, I had to file the shifter side block with a flat bastard to get it to fit but it's aluminum and just took some doing. Also, a small rubber coin is needed to keep the kickstand from hitting the block. I actually plan to make a little rubber foot molded right onto the kickstand to look a bit nicer and not have to worry about it falling off...

 

I also just put these on my bike. I just wanted to put out there that they are also available for 5th gens.

 

I scrape pegs quite a bit more now but the ride comfort is worth it. It's also easier to get into body position without cramping. Don't forget to adjust the slack in the brake light switch after you adjust the brake pedal. I drove around with my brake light on all the time for a few days without realizing it.

 

Where the bolt attaches the adapter to the OEM bracket should have the nut on the bottom for safety reasons.

 

I actually realized that after posting this and looking at the picture. I mocked it up right but must have gotten over zealous and excited. Only on this side funnily enough. Swapped it around and all is well. Did the brake light switch at install, too. Really loving them. Previous owner either had shorter feelers put on or he had them ground down. Either way, haven't scraped a peg yet. Although there aren't really any good twisties in the NOLA area...

 

If you have tools you can drill the kickstand, tap it and insert a bolt like this that will engage the stop on the bracket.



It gave me plenty of clearance.



In the end I hacked off that tab on the kickstand, I never really used it anyway.

 

That's genius...very nice work...

 

Im not really sure what you did in those pics with the nubs on the kick stand, can you explain it a bit? Thanks!

 

First pic shows where he drilled and tapped the kickstand and installed a little metal nub, which hits the frame right near the hinge point. The second picture shows the kickstand in the up position, clearly not touching the pegs. That's my best guess based on the photos but it seems like a pretty straightforward procedure...

 

Yep, what he said. I took the kickstand off and used my drill press to drill the hole, tapped it and put in the hex head bolt with a little loctite. The bolt head hits the stop that the kickstand normally rests against. If you want the stand to sit lower just back the bolt out a few turns. With loctite it shouldn't work it's way out.

Here's a before pic where it was hitting the peg, I gained about 1/2".

 

What year is your bike? This the 99? Just saw how the pegs have different original attachment points...

 

Yes, the '99

Those BLS blocks are now working well on my '85 actually.

 

You know what the best kind of mod is? When you go to look at your bike to see if you should install lowering pegs and then realize the previous owner already did that for you. ha! I think mine are only an inch lower but saves me a few bucks.