wunderlich leg rests vs BMW

I have the BMW leg rests and don't use those either. IMO, the cylinders are too high for my legs to prop up on, and I almost cramped up when putting my leg up on one while going down the highway. But that was my own experience (and I don't do yoga 🤣).

There are aftermarket foot pegs that clamp onto the forward engine crash bars that put your feet in a more natural angle. Note however that the crash bar diameter is 1-1/8" if ordering, as this is not a typical size for foot peg clamps.

This is what I got:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/322323927752?var=511227508291

It's cheap at $50 bucks for the pair, but then you get to the appropriate 1-1/8" clamp:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/152119678968

And, they are $14.40 a piece.

I don't expect you to get what I did, as you'll probably find something better, and cheaper, than I did. Besides, the chrome on the foot pegs looks like it'll last a season or two before it starts flaking. But, I was looking for something cheap and frankly, was keeping expectations just as low.

Mike
 
I use the BMW leg rest. I also added a back rest to my bike which gives a little more support when cruising along. Wunderlich has a nice product but cost more than I wanted to spend.
 
Keehn said:
I have the BMW leg rests and don't use those either. IMO, the cylinders are too high for my legs to prop up on, and I almost cramped up when putting my leg up on one while going down the highway. But that was my own experience (and I don't do yoga 🤣).

There are aftermarket foot pegs that clamp onto the forward engine crash bars that put your feet in a more natural angle. Note however that the crash bar diameter is 1-1/8" if ordering, as this is not a typical size for foot peg clamps.

This is what I got:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/322323927752?var=511227508291

It's cheap at $50 bucks for the pair, but then you get to the appropriate 1-1/8" clamp:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/152119678968

And, they are $14.40 a piece.

I don't expect you to get what I did, as you'll probably find something better, and cheaper, than I did. Besides, the chrome on the foot pegs looks like it'll last a season or two before it starts flaking. But, I was looking for something cheap and frankly, was keeping expectations just as low.

Mike
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Thanks for the info. Exactly the feedback I was looking for
 
I paid for the Wunderlich experience. Four holes needed to be enlarged on the ‘bracketry’ because they were too small. For the price I paid, I wasn’t happy. Wunderlich’ s remedy: return and wait for a new set, or 15 minutes with my drill press/get a discount on my next purchase. I opted to drill and mount myself. I have the bobber homage seat arrangement that places you a little higher on the bike (I think). I am 5’11 and I either kick a foot up and rest the ball of my foot on the back side of the cylinder or I go full cruise mode and use them as intended and rest both legs. The crash bar is perfect for my height to be a foot rest to compliment the leg rest. I can feel a little warmth, but depends how pants cuff is positioned. Is it worth twice? In my opinion, no. But, if you want to use non-bmw crash bars (mine are a larger diameter) and just like the look, it is more discreet.
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Beemedup said:
I paid for the Wunderlich experience. Four holes needed to be enlarged on the ‘bracketry’ because they were too small. For the price I paid, I wasn’t happy. Wunderlich’ s remedy: return and wait for a new set, or 15 minutes with my drill press/get a discount on my next purchase. I opted to drill and mount myself. I have the bobber homage seat arrangement that places you a little higher on the bike (I think). I am 5’11 and I either kick a foot up and rest the ball of my foot on the back side of the cylinder or I go full cruise mode and use them as intended and rest both legs. The crash bar is perfect for my height to be a foot rest to compliment the leg rest. I can feel a little warmth, but depends how pants cuff is positioned. Is it worth twice? In my opinion, no. But, if you want to use non-bmw crash bars (mine are a larger diameter) and just like the look, it is more discreet.
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Nice ride! However, the bimmer-side of me is scared and confused by the "M" badge. Are pigs flying? Have cats and dogs started marrying?!?!?! Has BMW finally issued service manual DVD's to customers?!?!?!

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October is upon us!!!!!

/j /s 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣

Mike
 
Keehn said:
I have the BMW leg rests and don't use those either. IMO, the cylinders are too high for my legs to prop up on, and I almost cramped up when putting my leg up on one while going down the highway. But that was my own experience (and I don't do yoga 🤣).

There are aftermarket foot pegs that clamp onto the forward engine crash bars that put your feet in a more natural angle. Note however that the crash bar diameter is 1-1/8" if ordering, as this is not a typical size for foot peg clamps.

This is what I got:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/322323927752?var=511227508291

It's cheap at $50 bucks for the pair, but then you get to the appropriate 1-1/8" clamp:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/152119678968

And, they are $14.40 a piece.

I don't expect you to get what I did, as you'll probably find something better, and cheaper, than I did. Besides, the chrome on the foot pegs looks like it'll last a season or two before it starts flaking. But, I was looking for something cheap and frankly, was keeping expectations just as low.

Mike
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Hey Mike, would you mind sharing pictures of how you put this together?
 
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