Everything 2018 FatBoy thread
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kuryakyn is saying that they're designed to dampen vibration.
Thanks for the reply hodor.
Tourer
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Hey guys quick question, do the floorboard inserts on the bike flex and tilt around?
I was watching this guy install something on his roadglide and I noticed when his foot when moved around on the floorboard surface it would tilt and flex in that direction.
Do the floorboards that that on the fat boy?
I was watching this guy install something on his roadglide and I noticed when his foot when moved around on the floorboard surface it would tilt and flex in that direction.
Do the floorboards that that on the fat boy?
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Any noticeable increase in foot fatigue or stuff like that since swapping to pegs?
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From: Western Australia
Hey guys quick question, do the floorboard inserts on the bike flex and tilt around?
I was watching this guy install something on his roadglide and I noticed when his foot when moved around on the floorboard surface it would tilt and flex in that direction.
Do the floorboards that that on the fat boy?
I was watching this guy install something on his roadglide and I noticed when his foot when moved around on the floorboard surface it would tilt and flex in that direction.
Do the floorboards that that on the fat boy?
Tourer
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From: Apex, NC
IMHO, the pegs are 1,000 times better, and very comfortable. I always felt cramped with the boards and my legs were in an awkward position where the boards felt like they were too high and bent my knees too much. For reference, Im 510.
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Do you know what your inseam is?
Road Warrior
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I'd wager a good seat, like the Explorer that lifts you up and back 2" in each direction would solve the issue you're describing. I'm 6'1" and it did for me. And judging by one member who went the peg route and posted his costs here I believe I paid about half what he did by buying a seat and leaving my floorboards in place. But hey, it will be your bike and you should make it yours, as you want it.
Tourer
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32 inseam
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Tourer
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From: Apex, NC
I'd wager a good seat, like the Explorer that lifts you up and back 2" in each direction would solve the issue you're describing. I'm 6'1" and it did for me. And judging by one member who went the peg route and posted his costs here I believe I paid about half what he did by buying a seat and leaving my floorboards in place. But hey, it will be your bike and you should make it yours, as you want it.
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From: Western Australia
I just got a HD tallboy seat and got another couple inches back with the seat . Better again
This is with 3 inch foward pegs and tallboy seat