[bigspike2000]

imported post

I have a 2003 Goldwing Trike. I had been using the leftside footpeg for mounting the trike, I also stand up on these to adjust my sitting position while riding. Last week while mounting the trike, my leftside footpeg snapped off. (Metal Fatigue?, Operator too heavy 250lbs?). Anyway, I have ordered a new one, and had the old one tig welded temporarily.

These do not appear to be designed for the weight of a heavy rider.Anyway, I thought this might already have been a problem, but I did not see it in the earlier posts.I enjoy the forum very much and have just joined. Thank you Steve and Others for all of the wonderful information. John

 

[bigspike2000]

imported post

I have owned several 1500 Goldwings, but I never had any problem with the footpegs. These pegs on the 1800 are cast aluminum, very thin and cheap looking up close. Of course they were not designed for triking....but, all bikers place their whole body weight on pegs from time to time while stretching on long trips usually....I believe personally that the 1500 was a stronger unit overall....maybe not as cool electronically but physically stronger.......Nice to hear from all of you guys on this ........it is sort of frightening when you think about your foot flying off at high speed on the interstate.....ps. At least you got a free cb all wired up....