a motorcycle accessory allows a user to rest their leg in a cradle , the leg cradle supported by a body which body is in turn clamped to the frame , crash bars , forks or other parts of the motorcycle . the leg cradle may be hinged so that it can be moved between a position for supporting the leg to a position allowing the rider to put their foot onto the body in a manner similar to a highway peg . the device may be made of aluminum , metal , polymer and so on , and may be customized with indicia . padding on the leg cradle may increase the user &# 39 ; s level of comfort .