an issue resolved - Harley Forum

vrscdx-knoxville · #1 04-02-2008, 09:11 PM

Got my 08 V-rod a couple of months ago and wouldnt trade it for any other bike-great ride. It did take a little getting used to forward controls , but thats grown on me too.The problem i had was touching the exhaust with my leg. It has shields but still would light you up pretty good. I ordered the recessed foot peg kit ,which brings it back a couple of inches ,but also gives you a little more spread for the legs. The last three rides I havent been scorched yet, Dont know if Im the only one who had this problem ,but its a sure fix!!!!!!!!

BaggerDad · #2 04-02-2008, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by vrscdx-knoxville

Got my 08 V-rod a couple of months ago and wouldnt trade it for any other bike-great ride. It did take a little getting used to forward controls , but thats grown on me too.The problem i had was touching the exhaust with my leg. It has shields but still would light you up pretty good. I ordered the recessed foot peg kit ,which brings it back a couple of inches ,but also gives you a little more spread for the legs. The last three rides I havent been scorched yet, Dont know if Im the only one who had this problem ,but its a sure fix!!!!!!!!

How about some photos to show us what you did to change it?

rjrivero · #3 04-03-2008, 11:13 AM

Alot of us short guys have had to do the same thing. Did you leave the foot peg reduced reach mounts chrome?

vrscdx-knoxville · #4 04-03-2008, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by rjrivero

Alot of us short guys have had to do the same thing. Did you leave the foot peg reduced reach mounts chrome?

hey rj yeah stayed with chrome thinking the black woudnt stay looking too good with the boots all over it.but it really wasnt a matter of reach as much as an adjustment to get away from the exhaust.

DesertSpeed · #5 04-03-2008, 08:16 PM

You're not alone. I haven't been scorched, but I know a few that have.

Diamond Lil · #6 04-28-2008, 12:36 PM

I've been scorched by an '03A and the reduced reach pegs did help a bit but not enough on a long ride. I took to sewing a potholder on the inside of my riding pant leg.

I am hoping the the 2008 will be different, but haven't taken the potholder off yet.

DesertSpeed · #7 04-28-2008, 10:50 PM

Hey Lil! Welcome to the dark side, pot holder and all.

Diamond Lil · #8 04-29-2008, 01:27 AM

Thanks Cody. It is so good to have a V-Rod back in my life!!!

It arrived at the dealership just before closing tonight as it was a trade. If the rains hold back there is a strong chance I'll ride tomorrow!

Buzz Kanter · #9 04-29-2008, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Diamond Lil

I've been scorched by an '03A and the reduced reach pegs did help a bit but not enough on a long ride. I took to sewing a potholder on the inside of my riding pant leg.

I am hoping the the 2008 will be different, but haven't taken the potholder off yet.

Are those "Genuine Harley" VRSC hot pants?

Diamond Lil · #10 04-29-2008, 12:13 PM

If they take the idea I'm owned royalties!