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Old 16 Nov 2007
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Bonneville peg 2" lowering set

after some Bonneville owners saw my lowered pegs, I've been asked to make some sets. These make for a much more comfortable motorcycle.



the bolt above the peg is the original mounting position
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update 5-08:
around 60 sets out now since last Nov,
3 in Australia, 1 on Kauai. 1 in Finland, 1 in Athens Greece, and the rest in the continental US.

here's a sample of the feedback (I have pages of superlatives...it's embarassing after a while). the ongoing dialogue and feedback is primarily on the rat site, but I know you HU folks would benefit. time is always the true test.

I have received the lowering brackets and installed them tonight. They are awesome!
They really make a world of difference in the comfort of the ride.
Especially if you are tall, have a long inseam and your girth around the middle makes it
a little more uncomfortable to ride in a more "folded up" riding position.
I am actually riding today and can't believe how much more comfortable it is.
Jeff 001

Mounted the ModrePegs on my Bonnie yesterday.
The 2" lower position makes quite a difference!
If you're looking for a little more leg room, this is the "dog's bollocks."
Absolutely no clearance issues.
Riding impression: outstanding! I've very happy with this mod.
GREG 008

I just received and installed a set of Modre's extensions and they are great, thank you Modre.
I am only 5'9" with a 29" inseam, but after severing 3 right knee ligaments
and now waiting for a left total hip replacement, these extensions remove a pain factor
I have been riding with since I got my 2003 Bonnie 6 months ago.
The extensions do not change the riding characteristics, but provide an amazing difference in comfort for me.
I gave the bike a spirited run through Bouquet Canyon after installation
and finally got the pegs to drag, but only at an angle that I would not normally exceed by choice.
If I wanted a knee-dragger, I would have bought one.
The installation was easy enough, good directions & photographs, taking my time it took about 1 hour.
Thanks again to Modre,
Bob 006

Now that I've got the Modrepegs, I like the new position so much that my Hyde rearsets are in the classifieds...
Thanks, Modre!
Alex 002

Got them on yesterday. The installation was easy, your directions were excellent.
I wanted the brake lever a bit lower than what most people probably will so I took a bit off the lever itself along with the bracket.
There's plenty of meat there so I'm not concerned. I shortened the rod connecting the lever to the master cylinder by about 1/4" too.
First impression was wow what a difference ! It is so much more comfortable.
They are well made, look like they came with the bike.
Good job !
Jim 009

I got Modre's peg lowering kit today. It is installed and so far I really like it.
I don't think that I would ever corner aggressively enough for it to be a problem. It is a VERY well made kit.
I could do another bike very quickly having done this once. I only rode a couple of miles, and haven't ridden it since my final adjustments, but it is MUCH more comfortable. I am 6'1" with long legs and a 32" inseam.
I think this is going to be the best bang for the buck of all modifications. Great stuff.
Best modrefication so far.
Richard 015

I rec'd the brackets in good time and installed them Saturday.
I had a chance to ride a couple hundred miles Sunday and my first impression is a good one.
Thanks for the time and effort.
Mike 011

Super workmanship. The quality of the brackets is really professional.
Steve 013

First day it hasn’t been to horrible to ride so I got 30 miles on the brackets
on one of my quickie mountain runs. They’re perfect! Exactly where I wanted my feet and
legs to go and I took some pretty tight turns and big sweepers and no clearance issues.
Well done, sir, well done!
Edward 022


I got one of your peg lowering sets a couple of months back and I really like them.
I always used to have to unfold my legs for a while after along rides.
Now those days are gone. I thought the workmanship was superb,
Pete 012

I rarely visit here, but it's available, it's good, and I'm at modre@verizon.net if interested. I also make little mc stow jacks for serious travel...saves the one legged hump while trying to kick the block under the frame to change a front tire.
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