RT Footpeg Lowering Kit

[rambrookian]

I have a 2000 R1100RT and was curious if anyone has had experience with driver's footpeg lowering kit installs and if the benefits outweigh the costs and installation hassles. On long trips I get soreness in my knees that I'm trying to alleviate. Any feedback is appreciated including recommended brands.... issues to consider, etc..

[jaherbst]

Ilium footboards are great. They lower your foot position and give you many ways to move yoiur foot around. I had the same knee problems. They are very expensive but in time you will feel they are worth it. Also, try raising your seat a little or riding on a pad. A&S BMW sell them on the net or you can buy them direct.

Some type of cruising pegs would also help to give you another position to alternate to. Good Luck.:bikes

[RJM2096]

I have a 2000 R1100RT with lowered pegs, highway pegs, handlebar adjusters, and modified seat. I like them all. I will tell you after GILLETTE if they work. I also wear a back support.


http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh310/RJM2096/OLY20080518009.jpg


Link to Details (http://www.cyclecranks.com/BMW_R1100RT.html)

I have heard the boards are great but are in the way when you are trying to place your feet on the ground, which is already difficult for people less than 6 feet tall.

[glennhendricks]

http://www.ascycles.com/images/products/suburbanmachinery/DL3_sm_bike_footpegkit.jpg

I put these on my 2000 RT for two reasons. 1. I couldn't get my toe under the shift lever. 2. My hips would seize up occasionally with the regular pegs.

I've been very happy with the extended leg room. They cost $172 at A&S Motorcycles. Installing the first took me about 40 minutes. The second about 10. (learning curve and all that) It helps to have a third hand available to install the springs.

I've been happy with them, my gimpy knees don't give me any pain so far.

[dcmills]

I was having problems shifting my RS and bought the kit from Bob's BMW. They look exactly like the ones in the picture in the previous post. They're very well made and the fit, finish, and style make them look like they belong on the bike. Ditto on the installation. Under an hour. Puzzled over the first one a couple of minutes to figure out how to get the spring installed correctly. Did it without help, so only 2 hands are necessary. They did the job nicely.

[kgadley01]

I have the Illium floorboards on my 99 RT their not in the way when you want to sit on the bike and move it around. THEY FOLD UP!!!! I put a message on the Forum, under wanted items, and was contacted by a very nice Gentleman the same day that he had a set. saved me a bundle, it never hurts to ask. :dance

PS I love them!!!! :thumb

[Garlicbreath]

I put a set on my '96 1100RT and it has helped some. The install is really pretty simple (less than an hour). I did have to lower my shift lever, which took about 5 minutes and is also very simple. I am only 5' 10" and do not notice them getting in the way when I put my legs down. My next tweek will be handlebar risers.

Jerry

[Rotten]

I have the lowered pegs on my 1150 RT and my old knees appreciate it. In corners I need to remember to keep the balls of my feet on the pegs or sometimes my boot toe will scrape. Overall I wouldn't be without them.

[MrGrocer]

I have the very similar footpeg lowers on my Rockster. It was actually no hassle at all to install it and everything on me feels better. I have yet to scrape them.