Lowered front foot pegs for Griso

[myke8329]

Just found this surfing on that treasure of treasures; eBay. Search for "Knight Design 1 Moto Guzzi" on eBay or the company website is

http://www.knightdesignllc.com/index_files/Custpic.htm

After-market front foot pegs, but 1" lower than standard. Please note that I have nothing whatsoever to do with this company. Anyone tried or heard of these before?


:woohoo:

 

[kirb]

Alicia at KD is the best. I bought a set of Buell 1125 pegs and loved the quality. I asked if they could do Griso pegs and we worked together to come up with a set that work. 2nd revision (the one on the web page) fits standard griso springs. They are made quite well and I love the extra leg room.

Pics I took of the pegs on my bike:

 

[myke8329]

Thanks for the reply mate. I'm 5'10" and feel that my knees would benefit slightly from lowered pegs. Do you notice any scraping of the lower pegs on extreme leans as compared to the standard ones?

 

[kirb]

I don't get over that far....you would have to be pretty far over.

 

[Kid Thunder]

I have Buell 1" lower pegs on my Griso 8V & yes they will drag but you have to over quite far. I noticed that my boot will drag first so in tight corners I lift my foot up off the peg. My other bike is an Aprilia Tuono so I notice it more on the Griso after I get off the Tuono.

 

[myke8329]

Gents,

I haven't scraped my pegs either (hit the outside of my left toes though a handful of times), so I was just wondering if the lowered pegs made any great difference; which apparently they don't. That was the only possible fault/interference of the lowered pegs that I could foresee. Thanks for your input.

Now to get to business!

Dear Santa,

I've been good all year and for Christmas may I please have... :woohoo:

 

[cytocycle]

my pegs are lowered 1.5" via SpaceClam's custom sets and my boot drags first.... so I have to hang off a little more.. but the comfort is amazing compared to stock

 

[Chicago Mark]

I also have Spaceclams pegs and find the comfort very rewarding. I only wish I had longer nubs on the gear and brake lever so I didn't have to point my toes so far inward. But the lowered pegs really make the bike a lot more comfortable.

All the best,

Mark

 

[SlickT]

Very interested in these SpaceClams, any idea where I can order em? Thanks fellas and Merry Christmas.

 

[SlickT]

Very interested in these SpaceClams, any idea where I can order em? Thanks fellas and Merry Christmas.

Well now Slick, let me help you out, order Knight Design.

 

[SlickT]

Very interested in these SpaceClams, any idea where I can order em? Thanks fellas and Merry Christmas.

Well now Slick, let me help you out, order Knight Design.

Hey, thanks fella!

 

[jdelv]

Lowered front foot pegs for Griso - My installation & impres

I ordered a set of KD Sidetrax clear lowering pegs. They arrived a day early! I wanted these before the National Rally next week. I'll be putting on about 2000+ miles and after 12 hours in the saddle last month, my legs were achy. So, ask me after the rally how much of a difference they made.

Installation was easy. I used a special spring "C" clip tool to remove the clip holding the peg pin in. I used the stock peg spring. Once installed, you might want to swivel the lever nubs lower. I went to the lowest setting on both. The lowering pegs put your heals out quite a bit further than stock because you can't rest your foot on the bracket as you can with the stock pegs. I found the rear brake lever to be more annoying than the shift lever. Shift lever isn't an issue at all. I might look for a way to elongate the rear brake lever nub.

I will also caution Griso owners to check the gear shift lever assembly for a loose lock nut. After a long ride I noticed that the nut came loose and my lever was looser than it should be. I'd check yours occasionally.

First impressions of the pegs is I like them, both looks and comfort. I can't wait to spend a whole day on the Griso to find out actually how much they rock! Thanks, Alicia and Knight Design staff! Great product!

 

[MrMorrisSD]

I was at the local MG dealer last week (in San Diego, CA) and saw a Norge parked in front; it had these KD pegs. I do agree that they look sharp. Look better in person than they do on a screen.

I await your impression of a long ride with them.

 

[Chicago Mark]

I have those exact same Knight Design pegs on my Griso and R E A L L Y like them. I find not only the new position more comfortable but the peg itself is much more comfortable than the oem peg. The oem grips are so small they hurt my hands. Yes, it's an easy aftermarket fix. The oem pegs are also so small that they hurt my feet. The KD design gives a much wider space for your feet to rest.

YMMV,

Mark

 

[SlickT]

Is lowering the rear brake lever a PIA task? Can anyone throw some tips out there for this, thanks.

 

[jdelv]

Re: Lowered front foot pegs for Griso - My installation & im

So, ask me after the rally how much of a difference they made.

If you get these, you will love them. My legs did not ache at all in 4 days of riding. The stock pegs caused my legs to ache after about 8 hours or so. I'm 5'8", 210 lbs, 29"-30" inseam depending on the pants.

I will say that if you buy these pegs, get new "c" clips to hold them on. I realized at the rally that my right side peg pin was sliding out because the original "c" clip that I re-used fell off the the pin was working its way loose. Good thing I noticed.

In Buena Vista there was an auto store. I replaced the missing "c" clip with a better quality one and swapped out the left side for added piece of mind.

KD pegs are a really nice ergo modification if you don't like being folded up on a motorcycle. I will also say that the riding position is still very sporty, but it just isn't so cramped. No cornering clearance issues in my experience.

Enjoy!