can't believe the difference

borto1990 · 06-26-2010, 03:31 PM

well, I finally took the highway pegs off my vulcan 750 and switched them over onto the nomad. I had a set of kury iso dually's . I waited, cause on my 750 it really didn't make that big of a difference. But oh my lord did they really help the ride on the nomad. I did a ride up the the mackinaw bridge this past week, day one was starting at 9AM, didn't get off the bikes till 9PM. just stopping for gas, dinner and the occasional scenic overlook. I was comfortable all damn day. normally I'd come to a stop light, stand up, stretch ect. no need! day 2 was straight shot home, 930 to 330, just stopping for gas and a drink. Between the pegs and my back rest. it's like riding a new bike. Kicking myself for not doing it right from the start. I never would have guessed they would make that much of a difference..

**ringadingh** · 06-26-2010, 04:26 PM

Sometimes small things make a big difference, being comfortable on the bike makes you enjoy it that much more when your out riding. Often Ive waited to do something and then once its done I kick myself for not having done it a lot sooner.

dantama · 06-26-2010, 06:28 PM

Only in the past couple of years have I needed them(don't have them yet). I'm 45 now and getting old perhaps, but on long days I find my knees aching and I stretch them out of the top of the crash bars for some momentary relief.

I'll have to find some.

usranger74 · 06-26-2010, 08:27 PM

I do like them but I still searching for the best location on the bar.

wheelie · 06-26-2010, 08:33 PM

You will find your sweet spot. I have mine set so I can have my heel on the foot board. I can stretch out a bit more and put the arch of my foot or my heel on the pegs.

recumbentbob · 06-26-2010, 08:48 PM

I'm envious, I love the mackinaw bridge and the UP, been over 6 years since I've been up there. Great country.

Did I mention smoked white fish??

borto1990 · 06-26-2010, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by recumbentbob

I'm envious, I love the mackinaw bridge and the UP, been over 6 years since I've been up there. Great country.

Did I mention smoked white fish??

yup, beautiful riding. i definately want to take more time to ride the UP. and I always bring smoked fish home.. we do this trip annually, so it's my 3rd run with the group.. good times!

borto1990 · 06-26-2010, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by wheelie

You will find your sweet spot. I have mine set so I can have my heel on the foot board. I can stretch out a bit more and put the arch of my foot or my heel on the pegs.

yup, I think I have mine dialed in. bit higher than yours though. if I'm on the end of the boards my toe barely touches, but I can lock the ball of my foot on and if I really want a stretch, my heel can go on top of the pegs too. I know the "safest" but I don't do it in crowds, just open roads. totally love the new ride.

cdneh · 06-26-2010, 09:53 PM

I hope to make it to Mackinaw this summer. What is the UP?

borto1990 · 06-26-2010, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by cdneh

I hope to make it to Mackinaw this summer. What is the UP?

when you cross over the mackinaw bridge, your in da U.P.

Yellow Jacket · 06-27-2010, 01:07 AM

U.P. equals the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. It does have some beautiful sights. I spent a year and a half near Sault Ste. Marie while I was in the Air Force. The winter was not much fun!

redjay · 06-27-2010, 04:32 PM

Highway pegs are a must for me. With bad circulation (blood clots and sciatica) getting my leg straight and up on the highway peg is something I have to do as soon as I get out of traffic. Thats one of the main reasons I bought the Nomad, for the comfort factor.

06-26-2010, 03:31 PM	#1
borto1990 Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: grand rapids, mi Posts: 475	can't believe the difference well, I finally took the highway pegs off my vulcan 750 and switched them over onto the nomad. I had a set of kury iso dually's . I waited, cause on my 750 it really didn't make that big of a difference. But oh my lord did they really help the ride on the nomad. I did a ride up the the mackinaw bridge this past week, day one was starting at 9AM, didn't get off the bikes till 9PM. just stopping for gas, dinner and the occasional scenic overlook. I was comfortable all damn day. normally I'd come to a stop light, stand up, stretch ect. no need! day 2 was straight shot home, 930 to 330, just stopping for gas and a drink. Between the pegs and my back rest. it's like riding a new bike. Kicking myself for not doing it right from the start. I never would have guessed they would make that much of a difference.. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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06-26-2010, 04:26 PM	#2
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	can't believe the difference Sometimes small things make a big difference, being comfortable on the bike makes you enjoy it that much more when your out riding. Often Ive waited to do something and then once its done I kick myself for not having done it a lot sooner. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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06-26-2010, 06:28 PM	#3
dantama Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 0	can't believe the difference Only in the past couple of years have I needed them(don't have them yet). I'm 45 now and getting old perhaps, but on long days I find my knees aching and I stretch them out of the top of the crash bars for some momentary relief. I'll have to find some.
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06-26-2010, 08:27 PM	#4
usranger74 Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: La Vista, NE Posts: 4,060	can't believe the difference I do like them but I still searching for the best location on the bar. __________________ Bill (usranger74) Blake 2016 Goldwing VBA # 1505
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06-26-2010, 08:33 PM	#5
wheelie Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Neoga, IL Posts: 433	can't believe the difference You will find your sweet spot. I have mine set so I can have my heel on the foot board. I can stretch out a bit more and put the arch of my foot or my heel on the pegs. __________________ You never slow down you never grow old VBA #656 Black 2007 1600 Nomad Login or Register to Remove Ads
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06-26-2010, 08:48 PM	#6
recumbentbob Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Newburgh IN Posts: 3,404	can't believe the difference I'm envious, I love the mackinaw bridge and the UP, been over 6 years since I've been up there. Great country. Did I mention smoked white fish?? __________________ VBA #01084 "A well regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the People to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed."
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06-26-2010, 09:53 PM	#9
cdneh Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 126	can't believe the difference I hope to make it to Mackinaw this summer. What is the UP?
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06-27-2010, 01:07 AM	#11
Yellow Jacket Top Contributor Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Fayetteville, Georgia Posts: 5,792	can't believe the difference U.P. equals the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. It does have some beautiful sights. I spent a year and a half near Sault Ste. Marie while I was in the Air Force. The winter was not much fun! __________________ Bob KawaNOW/VBA 210 Green/Silver 2006 Patriot Guard Riders 2009
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06-27-2010, 04:32 PM	#12
redjay Top Contributor Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ontario Posts: 6,927	can't believe the difference Highway pegs are a must for me. With bad circulation (blood clots and sciatica) getting my leg straight and up on the highway peg is something I have to do as soon as I get out of traffic. Thats one of the main reasons I bought the Nomad, for the comfort factor.
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