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Which choice is best for you depends mostly on your riding style and preference. 1.
How can I tell if Model DD will work for me on my GL1800? If you place your feet ahead and down from
your stock foot pegs so the ends of your brake and shift levers touch the lower part of your ankle bones, that will give you
a good idea of where your feet would be with Model DD mounted on your GL1800. Model DD "pegs" will be about 3-4" below your
shift and brake levers. The moving clip on the "Model DD" Page (Yellow GL1800) is a 6' rider. His shin is close to the chrome plastic when using the Model DD. Notice that he turns
his heel out slightly to clear the stock foot peg when going into and out of the Mick-O-Peg.
If that's an uncomfortable
stretch, you will want to know about Model DL which has the "pegs" about 1.5" higher so the ends of your shift and brake levers
would hit about 2" below your ankle bones.
2. How about Model AA for my (88-97) GL1500? Much like with Model DD above, place your feet ahead and down from your
stock foot pegs. Model AA "pegs" will be about 4" below your shift and brake levers and about 7" ahead of the stock foot peg.
3. I'm not sure I like the peg pointing inboard.
Since the Mick-O-Peg is ahead
of the stock foot peg and has these "pegs" pointing inboard, it helps to get your feet out if you can rotate your heels out
about 10-15 degrees so they clear the stock foot pegs as you pull your feet back and out (slightly) to clear the stock foot
peg. The stock foot peg does spring up and back, but it can give you a "trapped feeling" if you hit the stock peg with the
heel of your boot. 4. What if I expect problems with the "peg" pointing inboard? You
will want to consider another model. (DE, GA, GF, GQ, EF, KA, KD or KL) which all have the "peg" pointing outboard. The angle
of the peg helps hold your foot in place.
5. How much room (width) is there for my foot? (on Models with the
pegs pointing inboard)
The "pegs" are 4" long and about 1" from the end of the shift and brake
levers so there is about 5" of room for your boots.
6. Won't my feet get hot? (on Models with
the pegs pointing inboard)
Actually, your feet will be in the wind enough to stay
cool. I wear boots and heat from the valve covers has never been a problem. HOWEVER, if you don't have your ankles and shins
covered, you may feel some heat, especially if you touch the engine.
7. I have noticed some
"flex" in the "legs" of my Mick-O-Pegs. Is that normal? Yes, that is normal. Most other
pegs give a rock solid feeling (except those that can't be clamped tightly), but when you get used to the flex of Mick-O-Pegs
you may agree with most riders who appreciate the additional shock absorbing they get with that FLEX. We have had 270 lb riders
stand on our Mick-O-Pegs, so our design is strong... 8. I'm 6' 5" with a 34"-35" inseam and ride a GL1800.
I think I want Model KD. How can I know that's the best choice for me?
As a tall (>6'1") rider, you are limited to 6 of the 8 basic Models intended for the GL1800:
All
6 of your choices have the "pegs" pointing outboard. Model ED is much like DD, but the "pegs" point outboard (and up). When
not being used, the GF & GQ look the same and the KA, KD & KL all look the same. All 3 Model K_ "pegs" will
be close to the valve covers and point up and back. Model ED and G_ "pegs" will be a couple inches from the valve covers and
just point up (about 20 degrees), but not back.
Model KA is probably the most comfortable for tall riders, but allows
least lean (about 30 degrees) while using them. If you take turns at the recommended posted speed while using Model KA, expect
your inboard boot/peg to touch the pavement in about half of the turns. Therefore, Model KA is primarily for straight riding.
Model
KD puts the "peg" about 2" higher than KA and back slightly so they allow about 3" less stretch, but allow the rider to take
turns slightly above the posted speed (about 40 degree lean) while using the Mick-O-Pegs.
Model KL allows even greater
lean while using your Mick-O-Pegs, but is the least comfortable for tall riders because your feet are up about 1.5" higher
than Model KD and slightly closer to your seat. Model KL is very comfortable for the riders with a 28" Inseam or less.
Model
ED is not quite as popular. Lean while using Model ED is similar to Model KA (about 30 degrees). Model ED was our first design
for use on GL1800's with floorboards instead of stock foot pegs and provides a foot position a little farther back, a little
lower than KA, but closer in toward the center line of the bike. Model ED is a common choice for the rider who doesn't like
to have their legs spread, but wants a peg pointing outboard. Model DD may be a more comfortable position, but riders will
sacrifice some comfort for the piece of mind they have with Model ED.
9. I really enjoy 500-600 mile days, but I can experience severe tailbone pain at times. I've been experimenting with
reshaping the stock seat myself... and this will be a work in progress. I plan to slightly deepen and widen the seat dish...
I was out for a little ride yesterday and...thought of DDKING and MOP's. I took my feet off of the pegs and let them hang
in a position I thought might somewhat simulate MOPs. My eyebrows shot up into my helmet. My weight distribution noticeably
transferred from my tailbone and sitting bones to my thighs... I'd like to know your thoughts and experience regarding MOP's
and tailbone / sitting bone pain....Thanks! Dave K.
a) We have had many riders decide to not buy
a new seat because the lower foot position (especially with Model DD allows more of their weight on their thighs, thereby
relieving the extra pressure on their tail bone and butt. As a side note: Some after market seats accomplish a similar relief
by providing stronger thigh support, so we have had some feedback that a combination of a custom seat (with additional firmness
for thigh support) used with Mick-O-Pegs is just a little too much thigh support. Obviously the shorter a person is, the more
they might experience "too much thigh support."
b) I find Model DD to be a little more comfortable than Model KD,
but part of that may be that before my hip replacement I couldn't spread my legs and now that I can, it just doesn't seem
'normal.' The Model DD position gives a little more tail bone and butt relief than the KD because your feet will be lower
with Model DD. But there is one more thing to look at: What is the comfortable angle for your feet? I'm very comfortable with
my feet pointing almost straight forward, others want them pointing outboard at 30-45 degrees, and a few like them turned
out even more. Unless you place the ball of your feet on the "leg" of the Model DD Mick-O-Peg, you need to be comfortable
with your feet pointing generally forward. Here's a picture of our youngest son on a trip to Wings Over The Smokies and the
way he uses the Model DD. Many of our customers admit to using their Model DD like this (like floorboards). The 30 degree
angle of the "leg" is a very comfortable angle for most riders feet. If you look closely at the attached picture, you'll see
that Jason has his heel on the peg and the ball of his foot on the "leg." In other words, if you anticipate that you won't
be comfortable with your feet always pointing basically straight forward, you have this option.
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c) Because the KD is higher from the pavement, you'll be able to use them through sharper turns than
you can use the Model DD (D). The Model DD block will touch the ground before the KD block would because the KD block is mounted
at an angle. Neither block will touch the ground before the stock foot peg starts folding up. c) We do offer this solution:
If you ordered the additional parts, you would have the opportunity to try both Model DD and KD and see which one you like
most. Some decide to keep the additional legs and pegs so they can change between a couple of models for different trips.
If you return either set of legs and pegs (within 90 days), we would issue a check for a refund.
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