R1250GS Rider Lowering Pegs - Wunderlich

[@robertcorbett4720]

I’ve just taken delivery of a new 1250GSA Low Chassis…….I’m 5’ 9” tall with 29” leg and ride with seat in high position and the suspension set to minimum. Perfect!……with this set up I’m virtually flat footed on the ground and without doubt the best seat to peg ratio ive ever had and the bike is superbly comfortable even on long rides with no knee ache…….no peg lowering kit needed 👍

[@terenceokeeffesmotorcyclestuff]

The ergos are good alright with a lot of options. I do have sensitive hips and this helps nicely. I’ve got used to the low seat high on the front low at the back too. The solid footing is great.

[@ttrguy9952]

Terry Great video Sir! Wow, BMW looks to be having some issues with their frame welding. That left side peg is definitely forward and that would drive me crazy. If that part of the frame was brought parallel so the peg was perpendicular, the shifter would clear the stand perfectly. I test rode the regular 1250 GS recently and...I'm keeping my Tiger GT Explorer. Ride SAFE and BE safe Sir! 👍👍

[@terenceokeeffesmotorcyclestuff]

That’s exactly it. I’m beginning to think it is purposely forward now because if it wasn’t the BMW original pegs would be well mismatched in terms of height. BMW have bigger problems it seems. All BMW motorcycles are on a sales hold in the USA & Canada. 😬.

[@ttrguy9952]

@@terenceokeeffesmotorcyclestuffTwo guys I met 2 weeks ago returned their bikes to the BMW dealer and got their money back. They cited the Lemon Law here in the US. They were talking starter, electrical and camshaft issues. I only half listened because they are a couple of "Money no Object" types from NYC that are riding, driving or boating something different every time I see them. My Tiger on the other hand keeps amazing me. The only issue for me is the Center Stand. I'm strong and I have to use all I have to get the bike on it and I cannot get off the stand without help. The foot design is completely wrong because it is almost triangular in shape which makes getting over the "Hump" in either direction almost impossible. Once on the stand the rear tire is only 3/16" off the ground! I have been working on the modification design since day one. I have a new stand on order as my "Sacrificial Lamb".

[@mabsbry1318]

My low chassis bike uses, as your would, stands for another model, they fit but aren’t bespoke designed for the low chassis. I know because part number for centre stand was from the other R model.

[@terenceokeeffesmotorcyclestuff]

cheers mabsbry.

[@mirceaulmeanu674]

For the pillion pegs, the MFW's, the adaptors for BMW we're very different than the ones for Triumph? What we're the differences?

[@terenceokeeffesmotorcyclestuff]

Just the physical size & shape of them and the hole mount dimensions. Those Triumph specific ones didn’t fit at all for me, I was hoping they might of.

[@mirceaulmeanu674]

@@terenceokeeffesmotorcyclestuff Another question, please, I want to fit MFW for the pillion also on my Tiger 1200. This mounting system is sturdy enough to sustain the weight of the pillion when hopping on and off the motorcycle? This system with just 2 screws and a plate worries me that it might be too fragile

[@terenceokeeffesmotorcyclestuff]

@@mirceaulmeanu674 The lowered footrest position does put extra leverage on the entire footrest hanger where it bolts on to the subframe, that is true, you can see it flex a little. However, I have just tested getting on/off with my substantial 115kg and at no time did I feel like I was overwhelming anything. One thing I will note is to make sure the castellated sections of the link arms are very well seated, the bits that allow it to rotate. It is easy to tighten these up thinking they are together when in fact they are not sitting fully in the bike specific base.

[@richardd9976]

Interesting mod, although I noticed you went from a standard seat (visible in the early vid where you commented on the out of square footpeg), to the low seat - which of course reduced your legroom. Any reason you did that?

[@terenceokeeffesmotorcyclestuff]

The bike came with the low seat and I was experimenting with a std seat to see if I could increase the legroom while still having a decent reach to the ground. That could suit a number of people but I found it a tiny bit too high for me so I had to go back to the low seat. That pushed me down the lowered peg route to make up for it. It is possible two up with luggage I might have a little extra sag and be able to use the std seat in those circumstances. Thanks for watching 👍.

[@richardd9976]

@@terenceokeeffesmotorcyclestuff Thanks for the reply. I chose the same low-chassis/std seat in the high setting, having watched one of your videos on the topic. This gives me the ideal combination - plenty of leg room for the old joints, and still easy to reach the ground AND get on and off the bike without looking too much of an idiot. For me (6' on a good day, with 32" inside leg), it's ideal from an ergonomic POV. I'm grateful for your original analysis and advice. 👍

[@terenceokeeffesmotorcyclestuff]

@@richardd9976 thanks Richard. I’m 6ft but a 29” leg and use the low seat high front low back. I can see how your 32” would work very well for you with that combo. 👍

[@nikoscosmos]

​@richardd9976 you are 6ft tall and chose the lowered version?

[@nikoscosmos]

There's no fouling issue on a standard height GSA with the Wunderlich lowered pegs. The side stand is different.

[@brucebrown6597]

The Option 719 allows you to adjust all of these points...

[@terenceokeeffesmotorcyclestuff]

I did look for BMW lowered pegs but they don't seem to sell them anymore. There was one design they made that looked well but is no longer for sale.