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Offline ndttech

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Buck Sport Touring Pegs or MCL Wings
« on: October 06, 2013, 03:52:52 AM »
Has anybody tried these Buck Sport Touring pegs???

http://bucksporttouring.com/index.html

or the MCL wings???? (which area available again)

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

$189 verse $280...

Not sure which way to go...

Although the Buck brackets can be used for mounting lights if I don't like the pegs...

Brian
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Re: Buck Sport Touring Pegs or MCL Wings
« Reply #1 on: October 06, 2013, 04:23:15 AM »
Brian
Most of us here use the MCL touring pegs, they are very well made and just great on a long trip
They give you a huge advanage of being able to change riding positions and move about on the bike on long trips
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Re: Buck Sport Touring Pegs or MCL Wings
« Reply #2 on: October 06, 2013, 07:01:54 AM »
Has anybody tried these Buck Sport Touring pegs???
Brian

Good find Brian.   I've not seen anything about the Buck Sport highway pegs before. 
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Re: Buck Sport Touring Pegs or MCL Wings
« Reply #3 on: October 06, 2013, 07:28:18 AM »
thanks Brian, I wonder how they go with the fairing wind deflectors?
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Re: Buck Sport Touring Pegs or MCL Wings
« Reply #4 on: October 06, 2013, 09:33:44 AM »
Go MCL - Cant beat the quality  :thumb
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Re: Buck Sport Touring Pegs or MCL Wings
« Reply #5 on: October 06, 2013, 10:10:06 AM »
thanks Brian, I wonder how they go with the fairing wind deflectors?

This is off the Buck Sport site:

Customer comments about the BST pegs,
paraphrased to remove competing products' names.

"I seriously considered the wing types, but they are too close to the rider for stretching out the legs (I'm 6'3"). The other brand locates the wings under the engine guard (tip over covers) and "can" pose a risk at times. I opted for the Buck Sport Touring pegs and have been excessively happy with them. I can even use them in conjunction with my fairing deflectors in place. They're not everyone's cup of tea, mostly because they aren't as elegant as the others. But this is a case where form HAS to follow function (IMHO)."


"Pegs received and installed. Thanks. In one word: awesome! Installation was a snap, instructions were clear, detailed, yet consise. The templates worked like a charm. The weather isn't cooperating, but I did manage to get out for a spin today. The pegs work great, they are just the right spot for me, and if I really want to relax, I hook my ankles over the pegs. Pics attached.

My initial statement has proven to be correct; For me, these pegs are much better than the XXX pegs, and I don't feel like I'm in a gym doing leg abductions! Thank you very much, now all I need is an all-day saddle and I'm off. Please feel free to use the pics and the comments - I meant what I said; awesome! My back will thank you for years to come."
 

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Re: Buck Sport Touring Pegs or MCL Wings
« Reply #6 on: October 06, 2013, 11:36:25 AM »
Thank you, I missed that bit when I read the comments on the site  :thumbs
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Re: Buck Sport Touring Pegs or MCL Wings
« Reply #7 on: October 06, 2013, 01:12:24 PM »
Wow I'm not liking the pegs at all... the wings on the other hand slot in nicely to the bike
 

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Re: Buck Sport Touring Pegs or MCL Wings
« Reply #8 on: October 06, 2013, 01:16:21 PM »
I am 6ft and have no trouble with reach on the MCL's :wink1
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Re: Buck Sport Touring Pegs or MCL Wings
« Reply #9 on: October 06, 2013, 11:01:29 PM »
If you let your bike lay on its side a lot, the BST pegs will suit you better.    :grin
If you happen to drop it with MCLs extended, one will snap off.  They're aluminium, so they don't bend.  The BSTs are spring loaded, so fold.
Looks wise, MCL win hands down, especially as they retract into the cowl rather than extend permanently.  I suspect the MCL mounting system is also more robust as it bolts onto the whole tip-over bar.  MCL supply laser-cut covers that look good, whereas BST require you to cut your own, presumably with your favourite Stanley knife.  That might be a challenge to do well.
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Re: Buck Sport Touring Pegs or MCL Wings
« Reply #10 on: October 06, 2013, 11:55:34 PM »
I have MCL wings and I find the fact they slope slightly downwards from the anchor point when in use annoys me. My feet keep wanting to slide off. The Buck Touring ones seem to be level and as such i would gladly swap. For $100 less and level pegs, if I was buying now I would certainly go for the Bucks.
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Re: Buck Sport Touring Pegs or MCL Wings
« Reply #11 on: October 07, 2013, 04:29:08 AM »
I just don't know....

The MCLs' look better...but and I am sorry to admit I have had the odd tip over...trying to start in 2nd, from a stop on a turn...straight legged it once..that hurt...the last time I was lying on my side, saying, "what the heck happened???"...and where did that oil come from...which is how I discovered that the oil gallery plug has no thread sealent and leaks...thankfully that problem and repair has been addressed on the US STOwner's forum.

Wonder why they stopped maked MCL Gen1 and only make Gen 2 now???,,,the cutouts look better on the Gen1...

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Re: Buck Sport Touring Pegs or MCL Wings
« Reply #12 on: October 07, 2013, 04:41:30 AM »
Here are some comments about the 'bucks' on some other 'strange' form that talks about some foreign bike called a Connie....????

http://forum.cog-online.org/index.php?topic=32648.0

I'm leaning towards the Bucks....

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Re: Buck Sport Touring Pegs or MCL Wings
« Reply #13 on: October 07, 2013, 08:43:03 AM »
Brian,
Not sure if you are referring to the Connie tongue in cheek or really don't know what one is.
They are a Kawasaki and In Australia called a 1400GTR, in the US a C14.

http://www.kawasaki.com.au/motorcycles/sport/2013-1400gtr-abs

Do you have rear tip over bars fitted to your ST?
Also have you seen the you tube clip on how to pick up a bike?
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Re: Buck Sport Touring Pegs or MCL Wings
« Reply #14 on: October 07, 2013, 01:40:54 PM »
Brian,
Not sure if you are referring to the Connie tongue in cheek or really don't know what one is.
They are a Kawasaki and In Australia called a 1400GTR, in the US a C14.

http://www.kawasaki.com.au/motorcycles/sport/2013-1400gtr-abs

Do you have rear tip over bars fitted to your ST?
Also have you seen the you tube clip on how to pick up a bike?


"Tongue in cheek"...we have a Kawi in the family...
"tip over bars"...bydawg bars that work fine
"video"...yep seen the girl pick up the heavy bike...mof, they taught that to my daughter when she did her bike course...

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Re: Buck Sport Touring Pegs or MCL Wings
« Reply #15 on: October 07, 2013, 02:20:47 PM »
MCL has a much nicer finish when closed up

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Re: Buck Sport Touring Pegs or MCL Wings
« Reply #16 on: October 07, 2013, 02:26:16 PM »
Brian - Work out what is the purpose you want them for and then pick the one that best suits that purpose. That way you should be happy with what you choose. We all set our bikes up differently depending on our individual needs so go with your gut feeling  :wink1
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