Passenger pegs on Heritage FLSTCI

[gasbag]

Hello,

I have a 2006 Heritage and have what is probably a simple question but I have had the bike only 5 weeks. I still tuck it in at night before I go to bed.

The passenger foot pegs are mounted on a stud that is retained by what appears to be a snap ring . The stud goes thru a hole at a junction of the bag bars/mount/frame etc. I am told there is a "D" washer inside that retains tension and keeps the footpeg from rotating. One of mine has obviously lost it's tension and I can twist it easily.

I do not intend to ever carry a passenger. Is it acceptable to replace the footpeg and it's mounting shaft with a bolt and acorn nut or something similar? I would probably keep the footpeg but I really don't care for the way HD mounts it. It doesn't seem to be a sound way to do it and will need replacing down the road again in the future.

I am going to find a replacement for the buddy seat and bar with a larger/longer rack if and when I can find one.

Thanks for any help you can give me. Everyone please ride safe.........

 

[glider]

If I remember correctly there's a bolt on yours behind the peg once you remove the peg and there's a nut on the inside of the frame or visa versa where the bolt goes through from the back,or a threaded boss. Can't remember if there was anything else involved with that bolt but if there was you can replace it with a shorter bolt and a nut, if not leave the assembly off the bike.

The "D" ring you mention is #60 in this pic and it's function is to keep the peg from rattling basically and keep it in the up position when not in use.

 

[gasbag]

Glider,

Thanks for the response. I was given incorrect info on where the "D" ring went. I am really not an idiot, I have just never owned a Harley before so it's all new to me.

I am going to go check the footpegs once more. I know what is there but I want to make sure. From just looking at your post, part #9 on my bike is not a bolt. It has a slot on the end of it for a snap ring to hold it in place from the inside of the frame. I can see the snap ring by using a mirror and looking from the back.
I have tried several times to download the service manual so I don't have to bug everyone in here but I can't seem to get it to work. I know I am new to HD but I hate to act like it.

I will go back and check once more and then respond with what I find.
Thanks again for your interest.

gasbag

 

[gasbag]

Glider,

I got it apart and it is fixed. You were correct of course.

The parts guy at the Harley shop was incorrect and sold me the wrong part which was one reason I was hesitant. I will leave everything on the bike until I find a replacement for the stock rack and passenger seat.

I am retired from radiology and helped put people back together. Take my word for it, motorcycles are more complicated, at least to me. My son, who works as a machinist and is also a darn good mechanic will be helping me learn about the bike as we go along. He lives 100 miles away so I will grab him when I can.

Until then I will try to limit my stupid questions to about one a week.......:small3d007:

Thanks for the info. Have a good day and ride safely.

Gasbag

 

[glider]

Glad you got it figured out. Sometimes a picture is worth a thousand words.