Crash Peg?

Sharky1948

I was speaking with someone in my BRC class who was talking about "crash pegs" for Sportsters. (Not sure if that's the correct term.) In essence, it is a bar that bolts to the frame where a crash bar would normally be fixed, but rather than the full loop, it is a less obtrusive fixed peg to offer some protection in the event of the bike dropping.

Has anyone heard of these? Sources? Opinions??

Thanks,
About to be new Sportster owner

SilverFoXD

You might be thinking of the mustache bar made by Kuryakyn.

This is a single bar that bolts across the front of the frame and which has footpegs on the ends. It's designed more for stretching out while riding than for protection, but its better than nothing.

Don't know if they make one for Sportsters, but worth a checkout.

Hobbit

we have crash bungs in the UK for our sports bikes these look like plastic mushrooms that attach to the frame, the only thing is have ever seen for cruisers are highway bars - single bar straight across the frame with a peg on the end, full crash bar ie the loop all the way round and the Lindby bar similar to the crash bar but with a flat section for putting your feet on to stretch out on a long cruise.
The highway bar would offer little in the way of protection as the ones i have seen the pegs fold up.

DarkKnight

I've never seen crash pegs, but as one that's seen first hand what a full crash bar can do (to save the engine), as well as how banged up it can get even at low speeds, I'd have to say... go with the full bar. I can't imagine that pegs alone would be much help. Sure, they may be good for stretching comfort, but I honestly can't see how they'd be much good if the bike actually went down, especially at any sort of speed.

Let us know though if you find out more!

ironchoppermc

on sport bikes they are called,sliders,they look like a footpeg they attach 1 on each side of the bike,they are designed so that they hit the ground first,they are basically used to save parts on your bike,no real safety benefit.I hope this helps.I only know this because I had my mid-life crisis last year and rode a sportbike,but I have come to my senses and came back to the harley life.

Sharky1948

Thanks for all the input! I've come to my senses too and had the full engine guard installed on my new Sporty. I'm not wild about the aesthetics, but as a newbie, I figure function over fashion is the right answer! (I'll just deal with the girl bike with traning wheels comments I guess! )

DarkKnight

Sharky, as a fellow newbie to the whole riding thing, I wouldn't sweat the comments. As for the aesthetics, I like the look of the bar anyhow... gives the bike a nice buff look (IMO). If it's sleek and lean you're looking for, yeah, it can alter that... but I prefer the beefier appearance.

The day they are willing to pay the medical bills, and repairs on the bike if you go down without the bar, then they can talk. Until then, it's your bike, your decision. Glad you're going safe. We want ya around a long time here at the forum!

leapfreak

You did the right thing Sharky with having a full 'crash bar' installed rather than just the bar. I layed down a 1200XL Custom in 2005 after hitting a dog and the crash bar basically saved the bike. Had it been just a bar it probably would have folded upon impact with the ground and more damage would have resulted.

pportmd

Hmmm....I'm ordering mine today.