bigbikerrick Posted November 30, 2005 Share Posted November 30, 2005 when I ride on long highway rides, the area of my feet that touches the footpegs goes numb and kind of feels like a "burning " sensation. anyone else experience this? I would like to try one of those footpeg lowering kits to see if that would help some , the pegs do seem to be positioned a little too high. Is there anyone that has one of those kits that they want to sell?( I cant remember who made or makes them ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ratchethack Posted November 30, 2005 Share Posted November 30, 2005 Rick, I'm fairly sensitive to the numbing effects of vibration and the pegs don't bother me. Have you had your TBs balanced properly? I'd be sure to check this first. The benefits of getting it right go way beyond comfortable feet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrt Posted November 30, 2005 Share Posted November 30, 2005 How bent are your legs? Could you be cutting off circulation? There's a big ol' vein that runs down the inside of your leg that could be pinching because your knees are so bent. Do a search for the inferior vena cava or the common iliac vein. Can you feel much vibration through your hands? That's usually where people feel it when the TB's are off. Edit- or your feet could just be sensitive.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v50man Posted December 1, 2005 Share Posted December 1, 2005 I am a medical doctor. It is my educated opinion that your four pack a day cigarette habit has effectively cut off the circulation to your dogs. You should be as ashamed as I am proud! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Hagan Posted December 1, 2005 Share Posted December 1, 2005 when I ride on long highway rides, the area of my feet that touches the footpegs goes numb and kind of feels like a "burning " sensation. anyone else experience this? I would like to try one of those footpeg lowering kits to see if that would help some , the pegs do seem to be positioned a little too high. Is there anyone that has one of those kits that they want to sell?( I cant remember who made or makes them ) 69133[/snapback] This may sound like a Sierra Alpha reply, but have you considered trying different boots? Seriously, I find the buzz intolerable for long distances in my cheap Teknics somethings (tho fine for my daily commute), but my Oxtars whatevers have no buzz transmission at all. Both are street boots, but the difference between the two pais is amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard100t Posted December 1, 2005 Share Posted December 1, 2005 Maybe you should try pegs with rubbers pads on them. I know you can feel the buzz through the pegs after 100 miles or so. It doesnt bother me so much but I rarely go long distance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbikerrick Posted December 1, 2005 Author Share Posted December 1, 2005 Rick, I'm fairly sensitive to the numbing effects of vibration and the pegs don't bother me. Have you had your TBs balanced properly? I'd be sure to check this first. The benefits of getting it right go way beyond comfortable feet. 69134[/snapback] Ive never balanced the tb,s but the bike has the ti pipes /ecu and runs/idles perfectly. there really isnt vibrations in the pegs that I can feel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbikerrick Posted December 1, 2005 Author Share Posted December 1, 2005 How bent are your legs? Could you be cutting off circulation? There's a big ol' vein that runs down the inside of your leg that could be pinching because your knees are so bent. Do a search for the inferior vena cava or the common iliac vein. Can you feel much vibration through your hands? That's usually where people feel it when the TB's are off. Edit- or your feet could just be sensitive.... 69139[/snapback] Im familiar with the vessels in the legs( Im an RN) , I think you may be on to something here, I think my legs are just too fat,and the bending at the knees may be cutting off the blood flow behind the knee joint, I guess its time to cut out the beer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbikerrick Posted December 1, 2005 Author Share Posted December 1, 2005 I am a medical doctor. It is my educated opinion that your four pack a day cigarette habit has effectively cut off the circulation to your dogs. You should be as ashamed as I am proud! 69147[/snapback] I dont smoke....errr....anything legal, that is! HeHeHe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbikerrick Posted December 1, 2005 Author Share Posted December 1, 2005 This may sound like a Sierra Alpha reply, but have you considered trying different boots? Seriously, I find the buzz intolerable for long distances in my cheap Teknics somethings (tho fine for my daily commute), but my Oxtars whatevers have no buzz transmission at all. Both are street boots, but the difference between the two pais is amazing. 69149[/snapback] I always ride in new balance tennis shoes. Have never been able to wear boots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbikerrick Posted December 1, 2005 Author Share Posted December 1, 2005 Maybe you should try pegs with rubbers pads on them. I know you can feel the buzz through the pegs after 100 miles or so. It doesnt bother me so much but I rarely go long distance. 69155[/snapback] Does anyone know of any rubber padded pegs that fit our bikes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
O2 V11 Posted December 1, 2005 Share Posted December 1, 2005 Do a search on the subject. I think Rich Maund fitted a set to his bike, they could have been off a Kwaka. Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docc Posted December 1, 2005 Share Posted December 1, 2005 Is it both feet equal? If you lift your foot off the peg does the sensation change? Do you have to straighten the leg to get a change? Has it been doiing this all along or more lately? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrt Posted December 1, 2005 Share Posted December 1, 2005 I guess its time to cut out the beer! 69177[/snapback] Hey, woah- slow down there. Don't do anything that drastic! The advice about putting on rubber-topped footpegs sounds good. I thought Rich used Suzuki pegs, but you should send him an email to find out which model. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Barrett Posted December 1, 2005 Share Posted December 1, 2005 Rich Maund's kawasaki rubber peg thread with free fitting guide Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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