heel rest question
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Road Captain
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From: Reading, PA
heel rest question
yesterday I saw a bike like mine, a 2007 FXDL with forward controls, and it had what I thought were harley "airfoil" foot pegs and heel rests. I thought I'd like to do that too, but when I went to the catalog, it says the heel rests won't fit on forward controls. Actually, the part in the picture looks a little different than what was on the bike, I'm not sure now.
Is this do-able? Does it make much difference in comfort? Do they drag in turns??? I'd appreciate any info.
Is this do-able? Does it make much difference in comfort? Do they drag in turns??? I'd appreciate any info.
Road Warrior
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From: Newtown, PA
Coop,
Heel rests are excellent. I have Kurakyn Dually foot pegs and Kurakyn heel rests on my 2007 FXDC Super Glide Custom and I have Harley-Davidson forward controls. The heel rests make a big difference in comfort especially when you are riding 200-300 miles at a clip. Regarding dragging, no the heel rests do not drag. If you lean the bike way over in a turn the end of the footpegs should drag but the heel rests are way inboard of the end of the peg so they are not going to drag.
Here's a link to the Kuryakyn footpegs and heel rests (stirrups) that I have: http://www.kuryakyn.com/index.cfm/go...ID/15/IMID/598
Richard
Heel rests are excellent. I have Kurakyn Dually foot pegs and Kurakyn heel rests on my 2007 FXDC Super Glide Custom and I have Harley-Davidson forward controls. The heel rests make a big difference in comfort especially when you are riding 200-300 miles at a clip. Regarding dragging, no the heel rests do not drag. If you lean the bike way over in a turn the end of the footpegs should drag but the heel rests are way inboard of the end of the peg so they are not going to drag.
Here's a link to the Kuryakyn footpegs and heel rests (stirrups) that I have: http://www.kuryakyn.com/index.cfm/go...ID/15/IMID/598
Richard
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yesterday I saw a bike like mine, a 2007 FXDL with forward controls, and it had what I thought were harley "airfoil" foot pegs and heel rests. I thought I'd like to do that too, but when I went to the catalog, it says the heel rests won't fit on forward controls. Actually, the part in the picture looks a little different than what was on the bike, I'm not sure now.
Is this do-able? Does it make much difference in comfort? Do they drag in turns??? I'd appreciate any info.
Is this do-able? Does it make much difference in comfort? Do they drag in turns??? I'd appreciate any info.
Find a set that work on your bike...small price...you'll be happy you did.
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I forgot to mention...the Sportster had forward controls. the heal rests worked very well and looked good.
Road Warrior
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I wasn't sure if I wanted the foot rests as only my right foot was uncomfortable on my '08 FXDC as I wrapped it around the air cleaner so I opted to try a cheap set from JC Whitney ( $44.00 ) shipped. To my surprise they are of pretty good quality and if I only get a couple of years out of them , they will be well worth the experimenting money. If you go this route make sure you locktite the threads or they will "swing".
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Have the kurys heel rest on my forwards and they are wonderful to have that extra place to rest you heel
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