[Cousin_IT]

I seem to have this problem with my foot pegs....

I don't know if the peg is too short, or my size 12 foot is too big, or if I'm so used to riding a crotch rocket... but I can't seem to find a decent place to put my right foot on the peg without being all over the brake pedal!

I'm so used to just having my toes on a peg, which is fairly unnatural on this bike, swinging my toes out to the side of the pedal, feels like my boots want to fall off and makes me paranoid.

I've looked at a few options, and have reservations about all of them. See lots of people gripe about the swingarms pegs reducing turning and dragging. Some of the thicker pegs like the zombies look like the could work, but I'm worried about long-term comfort with moving my feet back more to be fully on the pedal (I'm 6'1").

I'm kinda lost and throwing myself on the mercy of the forum gods. Anyone have an opinion? Have a similar problem?

 

[.3604]

I have a size 13.5 (I am also 6'3")

I ride with my heels on the peg and my toes kicked out on stock pedal location and pegs.

 

[bekohlko]

I'm 6'4 with size 14 boots, and I usually ride with the arch of my foot on the peg and my toes tucked under the brake and shifter pedals. When I want to stretch out, I hang the back of my heel over the pegs with my toes pointed out. At first I was also paranoid about my feet falling off, but it went away after a few times.

 

[Mr monte]

I have a size 13.5 (I am also 6'3")

I ride with my heels on the peg and my toes kicked out on stock pedal location and pegs.

Same here but I have size 13. In the twisties my boot heals touch the ground before the pegs which gives me a warning.

With my boot heals tucked into the pegs my boots don't slip when riding.

 

[Strykeback]

I purchased the Kuryakyn mini boards. They have three options for a mounting point. I installed mine using the most forward part of the board which meant the board was a bit farther back than the stock peg. This allowed me to put my whole foot (measly size 10 compared to you big foots ...just kidding) on the board without touching the brake. I do scrape a little sooner due to reduce lean angle than the stock pegs but so worth it for the comfort.

Via TapaTalk

 

[kevin]

mini

i also bought the minis and there great a little bit more for your foot to sit on , mind u i have size 8.5 so ifeel like the midget here

 

[Adrenaline Revolution]

I had the same feeling of fear that my foot was going to slip off.
Simple, VERY simple and free solution....
Adjust the brake lever down so your foot (toe) can rest over the lever without activating the brake light.
I did this yesterday and practiced emergency stops on a vacant road.
No problem at all... none.
I would not ride with my toe under the lever... I can't imagine a worse place for my foot in a braking emergency.
No offense intended bekohlko... Maybe in the wide open when you can see potential hazards in every direction but not on hiways with other vehicles on them.

It's very simple and free. Loosen the lock~nut and turn the shaft while watching your lever drop to a better location.
take a few test rides and get used to the new feel... for me it was a MUCH more natural feel.:nod:

 

[bekohlko]

No offense intended bekohlko...

None taken. I (like you) did several practice stops to make sure I could get my foot to the top side of the pedal quickly before actually riding this way. I just swing my toe around the pedal without ever lifting my heel, so to me it's pretty much the same as hitting the brakes in a car. The next time you sit on your bike, give it a try. It may surprise you how easy it actually is. Besides that, I'm pretty sure I can get to the brake pedal a lot faster than someone riding on highway pegs, and people do that all the time.