Has anyone made the switch from forward controls to footboards (Rider Footboard Kit-50500247)?

I think I want to make the change, but I want to make sure that I won't be missing parts - i.e. if any of the original mid control parts would be needed that I no longer have since I've already made the change to forwards.

 

I went from forwards to floorboards on my fat bob and everything was straightforward and included

 

If already have forwads, then the worst part of the job is done (the taller shift arm is already installed). It's just a simple matter of bolting the forwards on to the bike, attaching the shifter spline, and the rear brake arm.

Maybe you are looking for a set of gently used Dyna rider forward controls at a big discount over new? If so, PM me, I just moved back to forwards from foot boards and I have them in a box.

 

Also, I see in your signature you have a 2005 FXDI - you might be out of luck. That kit is for 2006 up.

 

Kit says '06-up, but bolted up to my '02 like it was made for it.

 

Bolted right up to my 02 also

 

That kit includes everything you need to go from mid to footboards. But if you already have fowards then you wouldn't need to remove the primary. So you'd have some left over gaskets and parts. It uses the mid and forward mount points and has all the brake and shifter parts minus the heel shifter, which you could get a single heel/toe or a longer spline and add a heel shifter. I believe this kit is 2.5" more forward than others and the mid bracket goes under exhaust instead of over.

You could just remove the forward controls if you get this and sell as a complete set.

 

I have forwards on my '14 Street Bob and was thinking about floorboards but don't they mount to the same place as the forwards??

 

Yes they mount to the same place and use the mid mount point on the frame also. You would just remove the forward controls, mounts and linkage then install 50500247 dyna rider footboard kit. And you could sell your forward controls.

 

I was just thinking of doing this to my Fatbob the other day. But $400 is a but steep. Let us know how the install goes and what you think of them after.