Foot Controls, Pedals & Pegs
About Foot Controls, Pedals & Pegs
Your feet work the gear shifter and the rear brake, and they carry part of your weight over every bump, so the parts under them affect both control and comfort. Riders shop this group when a lever or peg has been bent in a fall, when worn teeth no longer grip a boot, when long rides call for a roomier leg position, or when they want a different look or a more aggressive riding position.
The sub-categories divide the job into three parts. For where your feet rest, there are Footrests, Foot Pegs & Pedal Pads, Floorboards & Parts and Clamps & Mounts. Pegs are small platforms, and floorboards are larger flat ones that cruiser and touring riders commonly use. For the levers your feet operate, there are Shift & Gear Levers and Foot Brake Levers & Pedals.
To change the position of the whole setup, there are Forward Controls & Relocation Kits and Rearsets. Forward controls move the pegs and levers ahead for a stretched-out stance, and rearsets move them up and back. See also Other Foot Controls, Pedals & Pegs. Most parts are cut for specific models, so pick your bike in the Ride Finder at the top of the page.
Brands in this group include Vortex, Covingtons, Ciro, Drag Specialties and Arlen Ness. Why parts sometimes fail to fit, and how to avoid it, is covered in this fitment guide. This group is part of Motorcycle.
FAQs on motorcycle foot controls
What is the difference between foot pegs and floorboards?
Foot pegs are small bars or platforms that support the ball of your foot, and they suit dirt, sport and adventure bikes. Floorboards are larger flat platforms, common on cruisers and touring bikes, where riders can move their feet around on long rides.
What are forward controls?
Forward controls move the foot pegs or boards, the shifter and the brake pedal ahead of the stock position so you can stretch your legs out. They are sold as complete kits or as extensions, and they are usually made for a specific model.
Will aftermarket foot pegs fit my bike?
Often, but check the mount style and size. Pegs use male or female mounts and different stud sizes, and some are model-specific. Pick your bike in the Ride Finder at the top of the page and compare the listing's fitment notes.
What should I adjust after I change my foot controls?
Check the shift linkage, the brake pedal height and its free play, and the brake light switch. Moving or changing controls can alter all of them. Follow the kit instructions and your service manual, and test in a parking lot first.
Do foot controls change my riding position?
Yes. Moving the pegs forward, back, up or down changes how much your knees bend and how your weight sits on the bike. Small changes are easier to live with, and extensions or adjustable parts let you work up to a position.
