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Attach to the Vertical Engine Guard of '98-08 Gold Wings

Model GF was introduced at CATS-CADE in June 2005.

We introduced Model GQ in the Fall of '05 for riders with at least a 29" inseam.

Pic @ rt. Some have voiced concern about mounting anything to their horizontal engine guard, so RIW, Inc introduced this new Model at Cats-Cade in early June '05 for tall riders (about 6' and over) w/stock seat. In the picture to the right you will notice two mounting "blocks." Model DD is mounted to the horizontal and Model GF is mounted to the vertical. Both pegs are in the down position. Model GF will be about 7" from the pavement when being used and are at a distance which allows a straight leg for riders with 32" inseam(stock seat).


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Model GF - about 7" from the pavement
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Just ahead of the center bolt on the valve cover

Comparison of GF with KD
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GF is forward and lower than KD

Both of these Models also come in a Heavy Spring version for those who like the position,
but desire to mount a heavier peg.

Look closely to see that the block on the vertical
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will not touch the ground when the bike leans... until the tires leave the ground.




Pic @ left. Model GF & GQ can be mounted higher on the engine guard, but at the postion in this photo, the mounting "block" just touches the ground when our GL1800 lays on the engine guard. The end of the "peg" also touches the ground and flexes in toward the valve cover, but does not touch it or cause any damage to our bike.

Pic @ left. You can choose how close your leg is to the valve cover by rotating the block on the engine guard. On a GL1800, with the "block" mounted square, the peg is a little closer to the valve cover, when being used, than the KA, KD or KL. Depending on your 'shape', this may or may not be TOO CLOSE. Riders who are 'knock-need' are more likely to feel too close but if you wear boots, your leg will be insulated from the heat. It is similar on '98-00 GL1500.

Comparison of GF and KD when being used
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The GF is closer in than the KD

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