FXDP Footboards are now on my FXDC [pics]
 

Installing these was pretty straightforward. Everything fits perfectly.

The stock shifter simply won't work unless your foot is only 8" long. I'm glad I'd already ordered the extended shifter. It's perfect, but I need to get a thinner peg. The stock peg is so thick that the edge of my boot just barely fits under it, so shifting isn't all that comfortable or natural right now. Anyone have any suggestions for a thin shifter peg?

Here's some pics:

http://www.oysterquartz.net/footboards/001.jpg

http://www.oysterquartz.net/footboards/002.jpg

http://www.oysterquartz.net/footboards/003.jpg

http://www.oysterquartz.net/footboards/004.jpg

http://www.oysterquartz.net/footboards/005.jpg

http://www.oysterquartz.net/footboards/006.jpg

Great looking bike, Gary! I like the floorboards.

if im not mistaken the shifter is on splines can you move it on the splines at all to help out with the shifting problem,

If I move it up to the next notch it's too high.

Where I've got it now is perfect for leverage, and also for being able to downshift and still keep my heel on the footboard. The solution is going to have to be a thinner peg.

A truly ideal shifter for this set up would be an extended one that has the "L" contour at the spline like the OEM shifter:

http://www.oysterquartz.net/footboards/007.jpg


http://www.oysterquartz.net/footboards/006.jpg

can you possibly get a longer shift leaver, looks like that would place it as if on a flh bike

Gary - awesome set up....can't wait to here your feedback after getting the shifter figured out and do a bit of riding! I bought Gamma's set up - had it shipped to my parents, but missed UPS at Xmas...did not want to throw another 70 bucks to shipping so will get it when I am down in Feb for a visit and ski trip. .... 2 feet of snow and cannot use it anyways..but cannot wait to see what it looks like! Looks like it was a fairly easy install....
I will have to look at my buddy's EGC to see the shifter floorboard ratio....cheers - way to go!

I like the setup you have....it looks like it would be comfortable. As far as the floorboard on the shifter side, is there any way it could pivot down enough for your boot to fit under the peg easier?

Very nice set-up! Good work. Your bike sure looks good.

Oh, I took it for about a 20 mile ride after I got 'em on. Took some getting use to because I've never ridden a bike with boards before. But I like 'em. You can basically have your feet in a mid position, or stretch out and have them almost as far forward as they would be with forward controls. Also, unlike the mid pegs, the boards don't transfer any of the motor vibration to your feet.

The boards will fold up, but they won't fold down. The shifter peg is a minor issue. Once I get a thinner one, it will be fine.

Gary, have you considered cutting the two levers

welding them to the length you want (bottom picture),

then reChrome.



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If Michael (Pockets2000) will just get off the dime and produce the shifter bracket for you, your problem would be solved .... [j/k].

Not busting on you, but I think you'd find it more comfortable (shifting and riding) for your left foot if you had the heel-and-toe shifter properly installed ....

If you have (or have had) an opportunity to ride a bike that has the heel-and-toe shifter, once you get used to it, they're great.

My only issue with them is that, since I wear a size 12 shoe, sometimes the boots I wear don't fit between the pegs and I have to position my foot slightly skew on the board. Not a real big deal ....

The 'boards look great; good job on the mod!

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Priest

Problem of needing a narrower shifter peg is now solved. This works perfectly and looks "stock." :D

http://www.oysterquartz.net/footboards/peg.jpg

Looks good!! Good job! I have boards on mine, different system, but same basic idea. I can explain how much better it is having boards for ridding!!

I want your boards
 

Hi, can you tell me where you bought the foot board kit please, cheers

Shifter Mod for Dyna Floor Boards
 

Here's how I fixed mine... 1" channel iron:
http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/m...Mods/shif1.jpg

Bolted to the stock shifter:
http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/m...s/DSCN4357.jpg

http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/m...s/DSCN4358.jpg


With the 'more forward' location of the peg, I can rest my heel on the front of the board which gives a 'forward peg' location for my foot.
http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/m...Mods/shif3.jpg

When I position my foot full on the board it feels like a 'mid peg' location.
http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/m...Mods/shif2.jpg

Its pretty cool to see how many differant ideas there are for floor boards

dyna floorboards
 

hey gary i love what you did with your dyna. i would like to to that to mine. where did you get the parts from and do u happen to know the part #. thanks for your help

Looks great...

I don't actually put my toe under the shifter peg to upshift, I engage the edge of the sole of my boot. Been doing this for ever, never missed a shift. I don't think a thinner peg is going to buy you much room, but you can test that by replacing the peg w/a long bolt. slip some hose over it bolt it in and ride. If that works you'll know.

FXDP Footboards
 

Great looking install. I am working on the same now and have run into a slight problem. The Rear Brake Push Rod Linkage (#41954-01) is listed as obsolete, and I am not able to find any supplier with old stock. Any ideas, short of having a machine shop custom make the part. Could the same linkage from a forward control kit be modified to size? Thanks in advance, an once again outstanding mod.

In case you decide to have the push rod machined: here are some images of my bike's push rod.

It's a straight rod, 5/8" in diameter; I do not know the lenght of the threaded rear part...my guess it's about 1". Better make it 1 1/2" and cut of some slices when it appears to be to long.

Not shure if a forward control push rod can be modified; depends on the form (straight or Z-shaped) and lenght and the shape of the front part where it connects to the brake pedal.

My advise: have it machined out of a SS rod.

Please keep us informed which way you're going and don't forget to show some images when done!!

FXD2003Rider

http://i695.photobucket.com/albums/v...p/655bed2b.jpg

http://i695.photobucket.com/albums/v...p/c284906b.jpg

http://i695.photobucket.com/albums/v...p/600c6933.jpg

http://i695.photobucket.com/albums/v...p/191a0c5d.jpg

FXD2003Rider -- Thanks for the input. It looks like I'm headed to the machine shop. Not sure what the problems are, but your photos didn't come through. Could you resend they would be a tremendous help.

Is that you below the sign in Harmelen? It's been alot of years since I've been in that part of the world, but I always enjoyed myself and the hospitality was world class.

[quote=mnoyes;6543599]FXD2003Rider -- Thanks for the input. It looks like I'm headed to the machine shop. Not sure what the problems are, but your photos didn't come through. Could you resend they would be a tremendous help.quote]

I just read this thread: PROBLEMS VIEWING PICTURES OR PMs?
It seems you need to have >5 posts and be a forum member >5 days!

Yes sir, that's me....showing the Forum Mascot (see links in my signature).

Don't hesitate to introduce yourself: it's highly appreciated!

FXD2003Rider

Thanks for the nudge in the right direction. New to the forum and still stumbling around. Road Captain with the American Legion Riders and member of the Patriot Guard. Like you retired army officer (also LTC) working on 2nd career.

Welcome to the forum from the Netherlands, mnoyes!

Lots of (ex) military dyna riders over here....check this link to find out:

Military anyone

If you need some help to find your way around, just let me know.

Check out the (mascot) link in my signature and you'll find my plans to meet some RVLC members end of the month in K'Town!

FXD2003Rider

FXDC Footbords
 

Gary these look great and I hasve been looking all over to do the same to my 09 FXDC Where can I get all the parts to set mine up like this?

Looking for FXDC Footboards
 

Where can I get a set of these they look awesome

Currently available V-Twin Mfg p/n VT-27-0920

http://i695.photobucket.com/albums/v...p/ca740ce4.jpg


A link to the Instruction Sheet is in my database:

https://www.hdforums.com/forum/5575441-post2.html

Check out this thread and you'll find additional info on this floorboard set:

Heel Toe Shifter

FXD2003Rider

forward controls
 

Couldn't you just change from mid controls to forward controls. Looks like your brake pedal's already up there, then they'd both be even? Unless I'm missing something.