Lower footrest problems

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Has anybody lowered the foot rest on the 1200/1250 R and does that dramatically reduce ground clearance please?
Even with the high seat I’m struggling with leg room.


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I have lowered mine, I have occasionally scraped my boot when 2 up, I have a set of MFW footrests that are adjustable for angle which gives a bit of forward movement as well, I think the max drop is 28/30mm, the gear lever has enough adjustment(for me) but you may need a Wunderlich bracket for the brake lever, I did.

Al.
 
God advice, thanks. The Wunderlich bracket is cheap enough and their pegs are 25mm but MV Technic do a 40mm kit but slightly worried that might be too much. Which MFW model did you fit please? Did you purchase uk too?
 
I have the MV Motorrad peg lowers. Like Devon, occasional boot scrape but otherwise lovely. I really noticed the difference on a standard loan bike
 
Devon has the MFW, but it’s interesting that you have the MVMotorrad. Was that on a 1200 or 1250R or a different bike please.


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Garry Matson said:
Devon has the MFW, but it’s interesting that you have the MVMotorrad. Was that on a 1200 or 1250R or a different bike please.


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2016 R1200RS SE Sport, pegs are 25mm lower.
 
Garry Matson said:
God advice, thanks. The Wunderlich bracket is cheap enough and their pegs are 25mm but MV Technic do a 40mm kit but slightly worried that might be too much. Which MFW model did you fit please? Did you purchase uk to.
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My set was bought used, can’t remember who I got them from, sorry.

Al.
 
I’m just so thinking a combination of 40mm drop and size 12 feet might be a problem with the MV pegs but even with the high seat there is only 840 seat height and I had 895 on my gs with lowered pegs so struggling a bit. Decisions decision


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I see this an old thread but thinking of getting a 2015 1200R. Any updates on rider lowering pegs? If I get the my motor rad ones will I need to buy anything else for gear lever or brake pedal?


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I made things a bit more comfortable footrest height wise, by fitting a std height 820mm RS seat. More comfortable seat than the std 1200R seat.
 
Re. MV Motorrad peg lowering kit: on the 2016 RS I adjusted the brake lever using the standard mechanism. I added a gear lever extension to give a bigger target for my boot as I was catching the tip only.
Similar to this https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/143963583188 but can't find the UK seller

I adjusted the rear brake pedal as much as I could but it is not perfect as there is not enough range. There again, with linked brakes, you do not use much back brake. It's a little high so you have to lift your foot rather than just dabbing down. It's fine for holding the bike when parked and when needing extra effort in an emergency. It's not ideal if you were using the rear brake all of the time.
 
I concur.

The back brake is rarely used, so the fact that a lower RH peg makes it more of a stretch to the brake pedal is not a huge issue. Just takes a bit of getting used to.

On the LH side I added a super dooper gear lever from a second hand kit and this puts the gear lever in the perfect position. As testified by the shiny patch on my boot.

The only negative about the MV lowering brackets is they push your feet out wider.

(why oh why is it so difficult to simply attach one copy of each picture - why the multiple questions of do this, do that - fuck it, time for bed)
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wessie said:
Re. MV Motorrad peg lowering kit: on the 2016 RS I adjusted the brake lever using the standard mechanism. I added a gear lever extension to give a bigger target for my boot as I was catching the tip only.
Similar to this https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/143963583188 but can't find the UK seller

I adjusted the rear brake pedal as much as I could but it is not perfect as there is not enough range. There again, with linked brakes, you do not use much back brake. It's a little high so you have to lift your foot rather than just dabbing down. It's fine for holding the bike when parked and when needing extra effort in an emergency. It's not ideal if you were using the rear brake all of the time.
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I of course meant the gear lever in the first sentence - shouldn't post after consuming a bottle of Cote du Rhone

As BB mentions, the added hardware splays your feet a little wider, hence the extension to the shift lever to get decent purchase rather than hitting the tip, which gets painful on a long ride!
 
I obviously use my back brake more than Boxerboy and definitely needed the Wunderlich adapter bracket to allow me to get the brake lever in a more natural position to use safely, the MFW kit I have also moves the foot position outwards as well, I think that’s the same with all lowering kits and I also have the gear lever extension fitted along with a sport seat with a coolcover on mine but can still get feet flat at stops, it is still a bit more cramped than my GS was but I thought the 40mm drop of other kits would be too much.

Al.
 
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wessie said:
Re. MV Motorrad peg lowering kit: on the 2016 RS I adjusted the brake lever using the standard mechanism. I added a gear lever extension to give a bigger target for my boot as I was catching the tip only.
Similar to this https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/143963583188 but can't find the UK seller

I adjusted the rear brake pedal as much as I could but it is not perfect as there is not enough range. There again, with linked brakes, you do not use much back brake. It's a little high so you have to lift your foot rather than just dabbing down. It's fine for holding the bike when parked and when needing extra effort in an emergency. It's not ideal if you were using the rear brake all of the time.
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Way cheaper than the Wunderlich gear extender. Any regrets on it?
 
Anyone fitted a rear brake pedal extender to the R brake pedal? I see Wunderlich do one buts £54. Any cheaper alternatives out there?
 
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