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> To: david.r.nichols@...; dsn_klr650@yahoogroups.com > From: minoman59@... > Date: Mon, 22 Aug 2011 10:36:27 -0600 > Subject: RE: [DSN_KLR650] $14.95 Kawasaki KLR650 footpegs. > > > > David, > > I've been running these pegs on my 06 for the last 30,000 smiles and can't complain .... > > They fit well, but I had to order a set of Moose springs from Fred to keep them from rattling..... > > They have good grip and your boots won't slide off them in muddy conditions like the stock pegs do . > > Mike Huber > Carlsbad, NM > > > > > > To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com > From: david.r.nichols@... > Date: Mon, 22 Aug 2011 13:21:48 +0000 > Subject: [DSN_KLR650] $14.95 Kawasaki KLR650 footpegs. > > > > > > > FDoes anyone know if these footpegs really fit? > This is an Ebay find, they say they fit: Honda XR50 XR70 XR80 XR100 Kawasaki KLR650. > > Link to the Ebay listing: > http://goo.gl/bKHS4 > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > ------------------------------------ > > List Sponsors - Dual Sport News: http://www.dualsportnews.com > Arrowhead Motorsports: http://www.arrowheadmotorsports.com > List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok: http://www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html > Member Map: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DSN_KLR650/app/peoplemap/view/map > Group Apps: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DSN_KLR650/grouplets/subscriptionsYahoo! Groups Links > > >

> > When i bought my 2004 last year it came with the moose pegs on it and no springs which i thought was dumb,but when you think about it do you need springs! > When your riding your feet are always on the pegs so there's always weight on them don't know what difference springs might make if you dump the bike,my 2c. >

> > --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com > , stuart sullivan > wrote: > > > > When i bought my 2004 last year it came with the moose pegs on it > and no springs which i thought was dumb,but when you think about it do > you need springs! > > When your riding your feet are always on the pegs so there's always > weight on them don't know what difference springs might make if > you dump the bike,my 2c. > > > > The springs are valuable when you are riding off road: Imagine tearing > through some deep mud and your foot gets knocked off the peg. No big > deal right? Unless you're in some deep mud ruts and the mud clogs the > peg. Then the peg doesn't return to it's proper position and when you > go to put your foot back on the peg, you miss and either stuff your > foot into the mud or accidentally stand on the brake lever/shift > lever. All of these scenarios *could* end poorly for your > foot/ankle/leg depending on your speed and the terrain... > > Footpeg return springs, only count when you realize you need them. And > they're pretty cheap. > > da Vermonster - always broke, never without at least 2 cents > > __

> > On 8/23/2011 4:10 PM, dat brooklyn bum wrote: > > > > --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com > > , stuart sullivan > > wrote: > > > > > > When i bought my 2004 last year it came with the moose pegs on it > > and no springs which i thought was dumb,but when you think about it do > > you need springs! > > > When your riding your feet are always on the pegs so there's always > > weight on them don't know what difference springs might make if > > you dump the bike,my 2c. > > > > > > > The springs are valuable when you are riding off road: Imagine tearing > > through some deep mud and your foot gets knocked off the peg. No big > > deal right? Unless you're in some deep mud ruts and the mud clogs the > > peg. Then the peg doesn't return to it's proper position and when you > > go to put your foot back on the peg, you miss and either stuff your > > foot into the mud or accidentally stand on the brake lever/shift > > lever. All of these scenarios *could* end poorly for your > > foot/ankle/leg depending on your speed and the terrain... > > > > Footpeg return springs, only count when you realize you need them. And > > they're pretty cheap. > > > > da Vermonster - always broke, never without at least 2 cents > > > > __ > But if it's that's muddy will the springs work? >