 Pillion Footpegs
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After seeing Woody's latest pics and noticing he doesn't have any pillion foot pegs fitted, it got me thinking why I should bother having mine mounted seeing my bike is set up for a solo ride. Just wounding what other reader/riders think or have done themselves on this subject and if there is anything that might dress that area up if I remove the pillion foot pegs and their bulky carrier plates? 
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Re: Pillion Footpegs
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John, there are things available for that, but unfortunately I can't remember what they are called  otherwise I would post a link, but take a look at pictures of Roadworthy's bike. However, these things might be of interest If I converted mine to solo, my daughter would put a Fatwah out on me 
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Remove the pillion peg supports and use your peg to secure the exhaust mount. If that doesn't suit you, use the solo finishers. Triumph also sells several solo finishers.
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Cheers Brindle & Gregger.
Those Solo Finishers look the goods.
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Should be Riding
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not trying to be a smart azz but removing a set of pegs takes away an available foot position. The oem rear peg location is for me a great alternative to the front location. When Lynn rides with me it takes me at least twice before I remember that her boots are occupying those rear pegs. (I'll reach back with the sole of my boots seeking those pegs,then get reminded about her occupation as I feel that whoop up side the head.)  
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"Lighten up, Francis."
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"Lighten up, Francis."
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I have these on my bike (this picture is on the OTHER bike but they've been moved):  Great for long trips. They are from Newspeedmaster.com but I got these used.
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Monkey Butt
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Hey, John, am I looking at two pieces of 1x3 under your seat?
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Check Pants
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I keep mine and kick my feet back as another foot position for long rides.
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"Lighten up, Francis."
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"Lighten up, Francis."
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Quote:
Hey, John, am I looking at two pieces of 1x3 under your seat?
No, it's a brokenfixed battery bracket.
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