Author Topic: Highway Wings... (Read 58233 times)

Diesel · « **on:** September 12, 2011, 03:30:17 PM »

I'm never going back since fitting these highway wings from MCL.

The workmanship and build quality is second to none and gives me 2 dozen more seating poisitions to stay fresh on long hauls.

Check 'em out here:

http://www.motorcyclelarry.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1_3&products_id=7

Aj1300 · « **Reply #1 on:** February 25, 2012, 09:35:38 PM »

Hi Diesel, how comfy are the pegs? Are they easy to fit and what's it like trying to get them out while riding? Does your boot scratch the body work?

Cheers adam

Biggles · « **Reply #2 on:** February 25, 2012, 10:14:45 PM »

Hi Adam,

I've got them too. Very easy to install- excellently made to fit the 1100 or 1300 tip-over frame. Photographic instructions included. Honda didn't change that part of the bike, but I tell him the year model anyway.

Easy to push out with your heel when riding (there's a chromed nut there for the purpose).

No danger of scratching the plastic. If your heel strikes anything it will be the tip-over cover which is scratch-proof (but not heavy tip-over proof :( )

You can make them yourself, as demonstrated by Tipsy for his 1100. However, if you can afford them, the MCL ones are well engineered. He buys Honda plastic and laser cuts it to the correct profile. When I traded the 2004 for the 2009 I transferred the pegs- took about 15 minutes for the whole swap.

A second bonus apart from the comfort is getting your legs right out of the heat. Having said that, the new body configuration funnels the heat up onto your chest. Great in winter if you don't mind having cold legs (or not a problem if you put on windproof trousers).

Larry is a gentleman. He accidentally sent me 2 RH covers. I emailled back and he sent out a left by express post at no charge and didn't want the spare RH back. (And no, you can't have it- it's my spare for a heavy tip-over).

Diesel · « **Reply #3 on:** February 25, 2012, 11:52:07 PM »

Quote from: Aj1300 on February 25, 2012, 09:35:38 PM

Hi Diesel, how comfy are the pegs?

Cheers adam

G'day Adam - Bill answered 2 of the 3 parts of the question beautifully - I concur.

I'll just add that I said they give me 2 dozen more seating positions etc - well it's closer to 5 or 6 possies making them extremely comfortable and letting me put some big mileage rides in and remain fresh, alert and relatively ache-free.

Because of my 193cm (6'4") height, I have to bend my knees a lot more than those STers with duck's disease, and therefore they used to get sore. Now I can fully extend my legs and stop any aching from having to keep the one position - much like if I was to get off the bike and stretch my legs out.

I'm never going back to not having them as they are too valuable to me as a LD (long distance) riding aid.

Lastly, the pegs gently 'click' into the closed or extended positions so the wind etc wont open/close them, but they'll fold in same as your footpegs if you entertain some serious banking angles and they strike the road - DAHIKT

Hope these answers help.

PS - check the SEQ OzSTOC Feb ride to Murwillimbah thread and see a great shot of Tipsy Brando on his 1100P using the pegs.

Cheers, Diesel

Shaun · « **Reply #4 on:** February 26, 2012, 07:57:19 AM »

I have them also, but I can't quite stretch out with them (I am a smidge shorter than you Diesel at 6'3"). Maybe I have got them on wrong?

Diesel · « **Reply #5 on:** February 26, 2012, 08:03:16 AM »

I rest the back of my boots on top of the wings sometimes (Harley style).

West Aussie Glen · « **Reply #6 on:** February 26, 2012, 08:14:38 AM »

I ordered mine last night. There is now a new model, Gen II as against the old Gen I. MCL say they are 50mm "further out".

Mitch · « **Reply #7 on:** February 26, 2012, 11:09:45 PM »

I got my MCL highway Blades 3 weeks ago, couldn't be more impressed with the quality, ease of fitting and added comfort.

In the same order I got pillion peg lowering brackets to try and keep the Leader of the Opposition happy, it worked !

: with the added advantage that the pillion pegs are now low enough for me to use as an comfortable extra foot position when I'm solo.

West Aussie Glen · « **Reply #8 on:** February 27, 2012, 01:34:31 AM »

Mitch,
Did you get a gen II or a gen I?

Nh478m · « **Reply #9 on:** February 27, 2012, 04:54:25 AM »

For motorway riding I'm thinking about the MCL blades but..... With the fairing deflector kit, does it impede access to the flip out nut or to getting feet onto the blades without awkward knee bends.

PJ

Diesel · « **Reply #10 on:** February 27, 2012, 08:00:44 AM »

Quote from: Nh478m on February 27, 2012, 04:54:25 AM

For motorway riding I'm thinking about the MCL blades but..... With the fairing deflector kit, does it impede access to the flip out nut or to getting feet onto the blades without awkward knee bends.

PJ

I believe so PJ - spesh for those of shorter stature. I don't have the deflector kit and my looong legs still just touch the fairing in certain positions - so having the deflector stick out another inch or so may make this quite uncomfortable. Cannot guarantee my answer though as I'm only speculating.

Mitch · « **Reply #11 on:** February 27, 2012, 08:56:31 AM »

Glen
I got the Gen 2, I am about 6ft and as I said I couldn't be more Impressed.

saaz · « **Reply #12 on:** February 27, 2012, 10:51:18 AM »

If the deflectors are like on the ST11 I think they would get in the way as they stick out closer to your legs.

Diesel · « **Reply #13 on:** February 27, 2012, 11:08:02 AM »

Quote from: Mitch on February 26, 2012, 11:09:45 PM

In the same order I got pillion peg lowering brackets to try and keep the Leader of the Opposition happy, it worked ! : with the added advantage that the pillion pegs are now low enough for me to use as an comfortable extra foot position when I'm solo.

Any chance of a pic of the lowered pegs Mitch?

Put it in a new post under farkles for all Members to see and ask about if that's cool.

Cheers, Diesel

Nh478m · « **Reply #14 on:** February 27, 2012, 06:07:45 PM »

I thought they might. I'm 5'10" so not exactly lanky. I believe the problem can be helped by temporarily removing the maintenance lid section of the deflector kit but if even those who are much taller than me sometimes have issues...

Back to the drawing board.

What about the mick-o-peg things? I can only imagine that they'd be worse as they rotate down not out. Hmmm.

Biggles · « **Reply #15 on:** March 09, 2012, 03:22:17 PM »

Remembered another benefit of them today.
It's a scorcher (33^o) in Brissie when I went out for that ride I needed so badly.
I was wearing my Squidly gear (shorts, joggers & T).
After 5 minutes the engine heat was almost unbearable (I know plenty of ST13 and 11 owners don't have the problem- some of us do).
Out went the pegs and ... bliss.
But wait! There's more!
Any other Squidly riders ever feel the sun baking the back of their legs?
Well with the feet on the pegs, they're in the shade. Cool fronts, cool backs... oops, need the foot brake and quick gear change. Oh well- most of the time.

Gotta be good!

West Aussie Glen · « **Reply #16 on:** March 09, 2012, 03:26:12 PM »

Fitted mine yesterday ready for the record breaking trip to York tomorrow :)

Shiney · « **Reply #17 on:** March 09, 2012, 03:45:46 PM »

Quote from: West Aussie Glen on March 09, 2012, 03:26:12 PM

Fitted mine yesterday ready for the record breaking trip to York tomorrow :)

Let us know what you think of them

I'm

of getting a set myself and have been looking at many peoples opinions... so far not a bad word about them

Anyhoo I'll just have to keep dreaming until I can gather the funds

Cheers
Shiney

Nh478m · « **Reply #18 on:** March 23, 2012, 06:47:45 AM »

I placed an order tonight for the MCL Blades.

I mocked up the blades and checked how the position felt. Seemed ok so took the plunge.

Here's hoping they can help my cramps.

PJ

At least I hadn't fitted them before the crash - phew!

Mitch · « **Reply #19 on:** March 23, 2012, 08:25:10 AM »

Anything that gives you more riding positions has gotta help with cramping. :)

West Aussie Glen · « **Reply #20 on:** March 23, 2012, 09:20:39 AM »

Quote from: Mitch on March 23, 2012, 08:25:10 AM

Anything that gives you more riding positions has gotta help with cramping. :)

having now used mine a little on the road would agree with Mitch but I think are just that. Mine annoy me in that they actually slope down, i.e not level. I find the only comfortable place for my feet is right at the end of the blade. Just remember to read the note saying they are foot rests and not steps, DO NOT stand on them.

Aj1300 · « **Reply #21 on:** March 23, 2012, 04:24:37 PM »

Hi guys i am thinking of a set, having a 1300, do you get more heat coming out now that you have hole down lower, does it funnel the heat upwards?
Cheers Aj

West Aussie Glen · « **Reply #22 on:** March 23, 2012, 05:30:06 PM »

Adam,
I haven't had mine on long enough to notice but would think they may let the heat out and past your legs when your legs are on the normal foot pegs.

Mitch · « **Reply #23 on:** March 23, 2012, 06:44:05 PM »

Adam,
No more heat that I've noticed, I've done about 3500 klm on with my wings,
some of it in normal WA summer temps of 35⁰-42⁰ with no problems.

Biggles · « **Reply #24 on:** March 23, 2012, 10:43:58 PM »

Quote from: Aj1300 on March 23, 2012, 04:24:37 PM

Hi guys i am thinking of a set, having a 1300, do you get more heat coming out now that you have hole down lower, does it funnel the heat upwards?
Cheers Aj

From my previous post on this matter:

"A second bonus apart from the comfort is getting your legs right out of the heat. Having said that, the new body configuration funnels the heat up onto your chest. Great in winter if you don't mind having cold legs (or not a problem if you put on windproof trousers)."

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