Keith...
Thanks for the input. This forum stuff is great!!! Actual input from experienced riders. I'll certainly keep your words in mind before making any changes. Everything you said makes very good sense. Since I'm not too mechanically inclined, I may have my Triumph service rep show me how to adjust the peg placement.
To answer your question, my SM is all black. I liked the all black bonnie, but was inexplicably drawn to the forward foot position, and the straight bars of SM... it has that "drag bike" look... at least in MY opinion.
How about you? What year is your SM, how many miles do you have on it, and what color is it? Did you make any modifications beyond footboards, rocker lever (aka "heel toe")?
Jason
