Riding a dirt bike while standing up can sometimes be difficult, however the one thing that I have discovered is that if you stand up more it is easier to control the bike while you ride. I have made a few modifications to my dirt bike to make standing while riding a little more feasible, like adding larger foot pegs.
I recently had the opportunity to talk with Marty at Brap Off-Road who introduced me to Steg Pegz which is an Australian product that is sold by Brap Off-Road in the U.S. This product makes standing up, and holding on easier.
The way that Steg Pegz work is pretty simple, but effective. There is a small adjustable rubber disk or "puck" that bolts onto your bike with mounting brackets. When you stand up and hold onto the bike with your legs this puck rest on the backside of your boot which helps in supporting you, so you don't have to hold on as much with your arms. This in turn can help with arm pump, and not wearing out so fast. The nice thing about this product is if you are sitting down you will never know it's on your bike until you stand up and use it. The installation of Steg Pegz took about 10 minutes, and all the hardware needed was provided.
A few key points that Brap Off-Road pointed out was if you wear baggy over-the-boot style riding pants, the puck could rub on them. Also, on KTM's you have to loosen a bolt on the air cleaner side to replace the air filter. I own a KTM, and it wasn't that big of a deal since the hardware provided has a 8mm bolt head which is a common size for the bike.
Contact Marty at www.brapoffroad.com or give him a call at 717-285-7873
Contact Marty at www.brapoffroad.com or give him a call at 717-285-7873
Disclosure
*I was not financially compensated for this post. I received a sample for review purposes. The opinions are completely my own based on my experience.*
