Front foot pegs

[Berber]

Hi guys

I am thinking about buying a GTR and went along to my local dealership to have a look. When I sat on the bike though, I found my ankles banging on the front foot pegs when I walked the bike while sat on it. Is it me? On my CB 1300 I do not have this problem as they are positioned slightly further back. Although the pegs are sprung and move away when I walk the bike backwards they still knock my ankles. I am hopeful to have a demo to try out at the weekend so maybe a couple of hours in the seat with some stops will reveal whether they are going to be annoying.

Anyone else have this problem?

Robin

[doebag]

Flippant answer. Don't walk the bike while sat on it !

Serious answer. You will probably get used to it. My previous bike was a Suzuki Vstrom, the first bike I had with this 'problem'. After a while I got used to it, if I ever did walk the bike, which I am not a great fan of. One slip and you can be over with the bike on top of you. I much prefer to walk alongside while wheeling it.

[Berber]

I fully understand db. There are times however, when I just need to move the bike a few feet and that banging on the ankles could get irritating.

[BigAlan]

All I can say is I am 6' 3" and when walking the bike sat on it they don't bother me, although I generally walk the bike holding onto the left handlebar and rear part of the frame.

Buy a black one, there quicker.

Alan

[pistole]

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- them pegs will not only get in your legs' way when you're paddling the bike about , but also at stop lights when you want to flat foot.

- you get used to it though.

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[O.C.]

to the forum berber, its a friendly place and I'm sure you will enjoy it..

There's plenty good free advice on here too 

I think you will find that the GTR is no better or worse than other machines where front peg positioning is concerned....Its never bothered me 

[Berber]

Thanks for the replies everyone. Hopefully I shall have a demo ride on Saturday (a long one)!

Robin

[Rusty]

Hello berber and welcome to this great place ... I too had a CB1300 and loved it to bits... not as much as the Gtr of course ! I personally didn't have problems with foot pegs but we are all different !.
Hope the test ride goes well. 

[Berber]

Demo booked for 11.00 Sat. We are going to take it out for a couple of hours. It is brand spanking new and am really looking forward to it. I just hope it doesn't rain too much. Peterborough to Lincoln on the straights (A1) then back via the back roads to try out the twisties. 

[doebag]

Peterborough to Lincoln ? Who is the test ride through, Wheels of Peterborough ?