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http://www.mascycles.com/eshopprod_cat_1477-7636-7646_product_128197.Switchblade_Footpegs.htmCan someone tell me which type will fit the America?? Has anyone tried these and do you like them??
Triumph Scrambler Diablo Red & Silver (2014), Arrow Exhaust, FI remapped with TTP #4, 16 tooth sprocket, Triumph Gel Solo seat & Rack, Progressive 440 1" lowered Shocks, SAI & O2 Removal, Airbox Restrictor Plate removed.
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The footpegs are universal for the metrics, just need to buy the triumph adapters that the pegs are bolted to. I have the Dually ISO foot pegs with stirrups, and they fit pretty much anything, but with the Triumph Adapters. I got my stuff from Ma's for about $140
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I'm gonna get a set too. I figured I would just call them and order over the phone, make sure I have the right stuff, ya know?
Benny
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"I figured I would just call them and order over the phone, make sure I have the right stuff, ya know?"
Why didn't I think of that? Doh!
Triumph Scrambler Diablo Red & Silver (2014), Arrow Exhaust, FI remapped with TTP #4, 16 tooth sprocket, Triumph Gel Solo seat & Rack, Progressive 440 1" lowered Shocks, SAI & O2 Removal, Airbox Restrictor Plate removed.
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One thing when you install them:
Ride with them for about 20minutes then adjust them up or down. Getting them where the angle is comfortable is a bit of trial and error. Also, no matter how tight you get them if you push hard you can get them to swivel.
And if you hang your heals off the fwd side of the peg remember these don't have the friction of the rubber on the stockers and the wind will slide you feet to the out side.
Just a note though I love mine.
Johnny
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by the way....
The pegs without ends are part #4446
the adaptors to fit our bikes is part #8840
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Has anyone tried these and do you like them??
I have had a set mounted on the engine guards for about a year. To be honest, I use them with the heel piece retracted. The way the engine bars (Ma's) wrap down around the brake/shifter petal, when the switchblade part is extended, it feels like it interferes with quickly getting my feet back on the controls. There are moments in space when being under control is useful. I'm looking at various straight highway bars for that reason & IMO a straight bar is a little cleaner looking piece.
I might swap locations of the stock forward pegs and highway pegs. The kuryakan switchblades work in the forward position, kinda like a modified foot board. Other people here have them mounted in that fashion. Like was said, no hard you torque them down, they will still rotate on the spindle. Some loctite might help there.
john
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I haven't had them very long but I am pleased so far. I have not experienced them spinning, but I really tightened them down. I like the stirrup feature but I also like that there is more room (surface area) on the actual peg to position your foot. I also like that they extend a little further out from the foot control bar, allowing a more relaxed leg position for me. For those of you with the rotating problem you might try small rubber washers on the hex bolts and adapters. Look at my photopost of the rear view for a look at the switchblades.
Brian
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I just bought a set of switchblades on ebay for $65 with Honad Adapters. I relisted the adapters and got $15.00. Ordered the Triumph Adapters from Dennis Kirk. These pegs are awesome. I love them. However, when I first put them on they would move if I put any weight on the heel. I called Kuryakyn and they know about the problem. They told me to take a cold chisle and make some notches all around the cone part of the adapter. Simalar to a making it knerled. That fixed the problem and They don't budge.
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That's a good idea. I'd get a healthy dose of simichrome on there to protect against rusting if you are gonna bang up the chrome plating...
Benny
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I'm not sure they'll rust because the metal looked brassy and could be some type of alloy. It didn't look or act like steal.
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I see what you mean, but whenever you disrupt plating on something, it's a good idea to protect it. Just a thought... your results may vary:)
Benny
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Thanks, I should probably coat them with something. Who knows how they'll react to the environment.
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I called Kuryakyn and they know about the problem. They told me to take a cold chisle and make some notches all around the cone part of the adapter.
One of those "why didn't I think of that deals? I like it, simple and should work. Thanks.
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If you don't have a cold chisel, I've used the letter X from a set of stamps before with good success in knurling...
Benny
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