Moto Intn'l foot pegs for Norge...?

[radguzzi]

Have any of you folks installed said lowered pegs...? Any issues with interference with the side stand or center stand deploying arm...?

Also, are the controls adjustable enough to make good adjustments for shifting...? Do you get meore vibration through the pegs due being aluminum and not rubber covered...?

I am thinking I will order a set but I would like some real world feedback first.

Thanks,
Rob

 

[Cat City Rider]

Same goes for me.

 

[GTM®]

I have a 1200 Sport right now that is wearing them. I can snap a few pics, or I'll try to get the owner to chime in here on them.

 

[afulldeck]

Have any of you folks installed said lowered pegs...? Any issues with interference with the side stand or center stand deploying arm...?

Also, are the controls adjustable enough to make good adjustments for shifting...? Do you get meore vibration through the pegs due being aluminum and not rubber covered...?

I am thinking I will order a set but I would like some real world feedback first.

Thanks,
Rob

I have them on my 07 Norge in the lowest position. With the original side stand it interfered with the center of my foot. So, I did have to make a significant change to the side stand by cutting off the bend that exists and then adding a straight pipe and a larger pad. My side stand now looks like the EU version and I think it does a better job now.

 

[radguzzi]

I have them on my 07 Norge in the lowest position. With the original side stand it interfered with the center of my foot. So, I did have to make a significant change to the side stand by cutting off the bend that exists and then adding a straight pipe and a larger pad. My side stand now looks like the EU version and I think it does a better job now.

Interesting... So aside from the sidestand modification, how does the MI application do for allowing you to adjust the controls for good shifting...? No problems there...? I am not really intersted in having to lift my foot to shift rather pivot as I am now.

Any chance that we can see a photo of where the cut and added piece needs to be...? I suppose finding an EU version of the side stand is an impossibility... :roll:

Good input, Thanks deck.

Best,
Rob

 

[afulldeck]

I have them on my 07 Norge in the lowest position. With the original side stand it interfered with the center of my foot. So, I did have to make a significant change to the side stand by cutting off the bend that exists and then adding a straight pipe and a larger pad. My side stand now looks like the EU version and I think it does a better job now.

Interesting... So aside from the sidestand modification, how does the MI application do for allowing you to adjust the controls for good shifting...? No problems there...? I am not really intersted in having to lift my foot to shift rather pivot as I am now.

Any chance that we can see a photo of where the cut and added piece needs to be...? I suppose finding an EU version of the side stand is an impossibility... :roll:

Good input, Thanks deck.

Best,
Rob

Hi Rob,

I don't have the pictures where I made the cut, but it was at the first part of the curve. However, I just took some pictures with my cellphone. Here you go.


You'll notice, that I have added a metal loop to allow me to push the side stand down and up. It works whether I have the lowers on or off. It does not interfere with foot. The hockey puck plate is angled slightly inwards and is larger than the original. The good news is I can park this on soft ground with little worries.




Also, you will notice that I keep exactly the same angle of lean that the original stand had. I have better pictures somewhere in the wild guzzi site.

 

[radguzzi]

You'll notice, that I have added a metal loop to allow me to push the side stand down and up. It works whether I have the lowers on or off. It does not interfere with foot. The hockey puck plate is angled slightly inwards and is larger than the original. The good news is I can park this on soft ground with little worries.

Excellent,
I was going ask if you had used a sleeve or pieced the lower part of the modifided stand but it appears that you fabricated a totally new foot...? Sliding the new foot over the old stand...? Do I see that correctly...?

Good idea on the loop also.

One more thing and I won't bug you any more... maybe.

Do you notice any significant vibration through the pegs with the lack of rubber pads as on the OEM pegs...? Looks like one could put large rubber O-Rings over the pegs and into those grooves.

Thanks very much,
Rob

 

[afulldeck]

You'll notice, that I have added a metal loop to allow me to push the side stand down and up. It works whether I have the lowers on or off. It does not interfere with foot. The hockey puck plate is angled slightly inwards and is larger than the original. The good news is I can park this on soft ground with little worries.

Excellent,
I was going ask if you had used a sleeve or pieced the lower part of the modifided stand but it appears that you fabricated a totally new foot...? Sliding the new foot over the old stand...? Do I see that correctly...?

Good idea on the loop also.

One more thing and I won't bug you any more... maybe.

Do you notice any significant vibration through the pegs with the lack of rubber pads as on the OEM pegs...? Looks like one could put large rubber O-Rings over the pegs and into those grooves.

Thanks very much,
Rob

Yes that is a new foot and sleeve. The sleeve did slide over the old stand for an couple of inches...

I haven't noticed any vibration on these pegs-at all. For the most part they are excellent. My only complaint is when you are wearing soft sole shoes (or rain boots) its hard to stand on the pegs for long. (I often ride standing up...don't ask).

I haven't thought about the O-ring idea. But I might just give it a try for the hell of it...

 

[radguzzi]

Nice, I’ll play around with maybe making a sleeve that will go inside vs outside and a similar sized foot.

I stand up often as well, comes from the off road days, get a nice stretch in for both the legs and back. I have seen O-Rings applied to peg before but never had them on anything that I have owned, looks like it should work although I have to wonder how they will hold up. The O-Rings are going to be fairly large diameter so probably do just fine.

I keep thinking about a Stelvio but I want to make this one last adjustment before I abandon the Norge. I like this motorcycle very much, runs better e-v-e-r-y time I take it out and flog it. 40K miles and it pulls like a freight train or it can leisurely rip through the back roads.

Thanks much for the help, I’m gonna order the pegs.

Best,
Rob

 

[afulldeck]

Rob, take heart.

I ride the Norge exactly how I would ride the Stelvio. This year, I did a X-Canada and back through the Northern States. I rode Hwys, gravel road, logging roads and more than a few paths through the back woods. It wasn't a problem. Well where there was a problem it would have been a problem for the Stelvio as well. That said, in some ways (Hwy driving) the Norge is better. My only problem with the Norge and the only reason I would consider replacing it is the low seat and the cramped riding position for me. I think folks with < 32 1/2" legs have a gem in the Norge. I have longer than normal legs for my height making it a bit cramped for me. That said, its still one of the most comfortable riding bikes whether I'm sitting or standing... :lol: