The
streamlined, smooth lines of modern BMW motorcycles make them look
fast, even when they are sitting still. The K1200LT is as much at
home at the Guggenheim's "Art of the Motorcycle" exhibition as
it is carving canyons on the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Unfortunately, accessories that are practical and useful aren't always
pretty. Aftermarket foot pegs have pretty much fallen into that
category - until now!
The J-Pegs for the K1200LT are beautifully machined, extremely sturdy, and
gorgeous to look at. The broad peg is black-anodized for a
long-lasting finish, and provides a strong platform on which to rest your
boots. When not in use, the pegs simply fold back underneath the
side "Wings" on your motorcycle, where they are virtually
invisible!
The J-Pegs kit consists of a machined aluminum replacement for your
tip-over bars (inside the plastic "Wings" on the K1200LT), the
pegs themselves, and all stainless-steel mounting hardware. A template is included
for locating the location for drilling holes in the underside of the wing
plastic, where the J-Pegs will fasten to the internal bracket. The
brackets are as strong as (or stronger than!) the original tip-over bars,
and J-Pegs will generally fare much better than standard foot pegs if the
bike is dropped. Installation is very straightforward with the
included instructions.