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Has anyone used the Hawk adaptors and BMW passenger pegs?

I thought these looked pretty good as you can actually get different lengths. The elf pegs look great, but are too short for my legs. I'm curious if anyone used the Hawk adaptors in order to use BMW pegs. Thanks.

I installed the Moto-Tehniques bar-backs in that size. The install was easy, the price and quality is great, and the position is wonderfull. The only other option I might suggest is the Wunderlich Touring bars. They are only $120 and don't require any new cables on a Roadster. They are crome and loo...

I've got a family friend facing that situatiuon right now. He's 80 and rides a 1948 Indian Chief. The reality is that he no longer has the balance, hearing, or vision to operate a motorcycle safely. He made the difficult decision to stop riding this year after about 55 years of riding. At least he c...

I'm running a BMW sport shield with a Saeng lip. It's perfect for me with no helmet buffet. It does a great job taking the air off my chest and allowing comfortable highway cruising. It's really all about height. I'm 6'2" and it's right on the money. There are many threads on this subject so do...

They are further back, a little bit taller. Wider so you have beter leverage for quick steering. I sit more upright than I did with the barbacks. They're neater looking. I did not have to change any cables, etc., but I did extremely slight rerouting to allow for more play in the lines and eliminate...

I'm 6'4" and a few years ago I wanted lowered foot pegs real bad...I looked at all my options...even looked at making my own. I didn't do it back then...mainly because of the cost...and I'm glad now that I didn't do it...I'm as happy as Larry now with the stock set up. There's been posts here ...

Did you have to get a shfter or brake extender/enlarger? If so which brand? Thanks, Troy

I've seen the Verholen and Suburban Machinery kits for sale. Are there other companies out there? Who's kit is the best? Please post your personal experiences. I have a 2004 R1150R. Thanks, Troy

Enjoy the bar backs! Quite a difference for such a small ergonomic change, isn't it? I went to the Wunderlich Touring Wellness bars from the MotoTechniques and wholeheartedly recommend them. If you try them, write back here for tips on the removal/installation. What is the big difference? Are they ...

Yeah I figured at that price you can't go wrong. I may try the Wunderlich touring bars at some point, but I these are a great change. Remember to put a towel over your tank. You don't want a flying allen wrench to ruin your day!

This was the best $40 I've spent so far. I bought the Modified 1" rise and 1 and 5/8" setback kit. The quality is great, the installation is simple, and the price is right. The new position of the bars is right where I wanted them. I rode around for a few hours today and was much more comf...

Where does your wife go?

These transactions occur all the time. BMW financing will talk to you directly if you call them. I bought my last VW in the same manner. You can send the money directly to BMW with instructions for the title to be issued to you. The owner will send the same documentation. BMW should be happy to walk...

I just put a used BMW sport screen on with a Saeng lip. It works great for me. It takes the air off my chest so I can cruise on the highway without feeling like a human kite. I'm 6'2" and 230lbs and the air hits me clean and high in the chest. This is just the solution I was looking for. My hel...

I've got a 2004 R1150R and I'm looking for barbacks. I love the Verholen ones, but I'm trying to be a little frugal so my wife is happy. Has anyone tried the A&S BB1 barbacks. Did you need to use the longer brake line from the GS or did it work without it. The A&S site stated you "may&q...

I'm 6'3" and use the Sports Shield. I prefer its look over the Touring version. It does a great job of keeping the wind blast off of my chest and I can ride for hours comfortably. It does dirty up the air a bit around the helmet but only regarding wind noise, no buffeting. I've heard the touri...

Just mounted the Givi Airstars A750 on my 2004 1150R and while it does help with air blast on my chest it does not protect my head. Does let me go 95mph comfortably which I was not able to do without it. I am 5'11". So if you are taller than that I would recommend avoiding this screen at all c...

Has anyone run just a BMW sport shield. Where does the wind hit a tall person? Does it take a noticeable load off the upper body? Thanks for all the input.

I am 6'1" and have had the touring shield, a 23" Parabellum and most recently, the "Tall" BMW shield. YMMV, but I found the Touring shield terrible. The Parabellum was the best in terms of protection and lack of noise, but seemed to have a durability problem(developed a crack th...