Questions & Answers

     Question:  What are the Talons made of?

     Ans:  They are cut from 3/16th inch steel.

      Question:  How are they finished?

 Ans:  They are powder-coated in silver-gray to match your engine.  If you want them chrome plated or in a color, the simplest thing to do would be to order them powder-coated and then take them to the chrome-plater or paint over the powder-coating in the color of your choice.

    Question:  Where can I find footpegs?

  Ans:  The first place to look is right here!  Check out our Adapter and see how you can use the BMW passenger pegs from your bike or by getting a second pair from your dealer, or a maybe used pair from some of the various club forums, like the one at the BMW MOA (Motorcycle Owners of America) forum: http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/. That way you can keep the BMW look for your bike.  And here are some websites to look for a used pair: www.IBMWR.org/marketplace/, beemerboneyard.com, re-psycle.com. If you want a cruiser-style of footpegs, they can be found at a motorcycle dealer with a good selection of aftermarket accessories, especially those catering to cruisers.  Your local Harley dealer would be a good place to start.

     Question:  What size is the hole in your brackets where I will need to mount the footpegs?

     Ans:  The hole in the brackets is slightly over 1/2 inch in diameter to allow for a 1/2" bolt.

     Question:  Do they require special bolts for mounting?

  Ans:  No, you use the same bolts that hold your valve covers on.  See the Installation page for more detail.

     Question:  Does that put too much stress on the bolts?

  Ans:  No, the brackets are designed to have your foot rest on the footpegs.  There is plenty of thread left in the bolts to secure the bracket to the valve cover without over-stressing the bolts if installed properly.

     Question:  If I drop my bike, will the brackets strip the bolts out? 

  Ans:  No, the bracket will bend and should not exert enough force on the valve cover bolts to cause them to strip the threads.  In fact, by mounting the brackets on the bottom of your valve cover, the brackets may prevent damage to your valve cover if you should drop your bike.  You do have to remember, however, that you are screwing your bolts into an aluminum head and it is possible to strip the threads by either cross-threading the bolts or over tightening them.  Reasonable care will prevent either of those things from happening. 

     Question:  What if I order a set of your Talons and I'm not happy with them.

  Ans:  If it is a matter of your getting the wrong size, then we will gladly exchange them for the proper size.  Then all you would have to pay is the shipping and possibly an extra $5 if they have to be powder-coated again.  We know that our success depends on our customers being happy with our products.  We absolutely want you to be happy with your brackets or Adapters.  So, if you just aren't happy, all you would have to say to get a full refund of your purchase price, minus the shipping, is that you are not happy...period. 

     Question:  Do you intend to offer footpegs. 

  Ans:  The short answer is: No.  The possibility was considered and an effort was made to produce them, but it was not cost-effective to try to manufacture footpegs with such a low volume of expected sales.  If we could order several thousand, then it might have worked, but our expected volume will not support an order at that level.

     Question:  How are they shipped?

  Ans:  Your brackets are normally shipped by USPS Priority Mail and should get to you in 2-3 days.  Next-day delivery is possible for an extra charge.  They will be mailed the day following your order and, in some cases, will even be shipped the same day as your order.

Thanks for taking the time to read these Q&As.  We hope that they have been helpful to you.  If you have a question that has not been answered here, feel free to call or e-mail us.  You can go to the Contact page for phone numbers and addresses.

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