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[2cvandy]

Since buying my Electra EFI I've had a niggling problem,,,,, she gives me backache.

I've tried different bars and a different seat and experimented with the riding position and have come to the conclusion that the problem lies with the footrests, they're just too far forward.

It's the last thing I thought of as I've had 5 Harleys over the last 30 years which all had forward set rests (including the one currently parked next to the Enfield!) and found them very comfortable. I also have an old Transalp on which the pegs are a good deal further back which again is fine.

But something about the Enfield set up causes me a problem after a half hour ride, much more than an hour and I'm really struggling. If I ride with just the tips of my toes on the very edge of the rests I can feel that it helps so I reckon they only need to go back an inch or two to solve my problem.

So the question is ;- am I alone? Has anybody found, and more importantly, solved the same problem?

[papasmurf]

It sound as if it would be easier and cheaper to modify the seat so you sit further back.

[2cvandy]

Unfortunately I've already tried that and it didn't help. I've tried 4 different styles of handlebar, and two different seats, both of them in different positions.

After a lot of experimentation I'm convinced that the solution is to move the footrests back a bit.

So, any ideas?

[papasmurf]

Our hosts do rear set foot rests:-
http://www.hitchcocksmotorcycles.com/ac ... ccessories

[Gaz262]

I found that my Kwak W650 which has its pegs directly under the nose of the seat is almost perfect to sit on and ride comfortably
My Effie (2008 Electra EFI) has its pegs directly under the middle portion of the petrol tank. I find if I place my toes just on the rests, like you 2cvandy, it's not bad for a while but get worse unless you move your feet around a bit. Which is a bit distracting!
Peg position would seem to be an ideal balance if setup like a trials bike with the pegs at the bikes CofG
Just my tuppence worth!

[RayBeech]

I had a similar problem and the rearsets sorted me out spot on. The only other change I have made is that I seemed to miss a few gears so I took the gear linkage off (put a spacer on the footrest bolt) and just reversed the original gear lever which actually comes to the same distance from the rest, It seems to be ok now - not a scientific result but it works for me.
Ray

[2cvandy]

thanks for the replies so far,

I did wonder about rearsets but the blurb hereabouts says they need to be fitted as part of a kit due to not fitting with the standard silencer, toolbox, etc.

Did you alter anything else?

How far back does it move the rests?

Any chance of a photo?

[RayBeech]

You don't need to alter anything else if you don't want to. Hitchcocks catalogue (after giving the parts list) states "there are no brackets to make and no holes to drill, it is a direct bolt on kit". which it was for me, if you use the linkage as supplied it retains the gear change pattern as standard. Hope that helps.
Ray

[RayBeech]

p.s. no photo I am afraid, typing stretches me to the limit computer wise Haha.
Ray

[papasmurf]

2cvandy I suggest phoning our hosts.