Footpegs VS Floorboards

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Nov 3, 2009 | 05:53 PM

#11

pockets2000

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From: Liberty Township, Ohio

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Originally Posted by sergeantmajor

I 've been riding an FXDC '07 for the past two years and i always enjoyed the stretched leg position of my forwarded footpegs.Great chopper feeling.
But when on long rides there are problems for me:
Legs dropping because of the vibrations or bad road.
On high speeds due to wind a had to press me feet hard on the pegs.
Slippery shoes which didn't like to stay in place.
And knees opening when completely relaxed.
I recently rode on a softail haritage and i was amazed by the fact that all my problems were solved.
I'm reall thinking of installing floarboards now.
Can it be done on a Dyna?
Anyone knows if H-D has a such a kit?
Any other aftermarket maker in mind?
Thanks for any tip

https://www.hdforums.com/forum/dyna-...r-dyna-19.html

Go to the above link and see pages 13, 14 & 15. There are complete instructions and parts list for the conversion I did. Basically the right or brake side will all mount up perfect, no modifications needed. The left or shifter side is the problem. I personallly feel that what I did with the Shifter is about as clean and factory looking as they come. I am very happy with this. Have had it the full riding season this year.

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Nov 3, 2009 | 11:08 PM

#12

firebrick

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i put on the two orange harley floorboard and nearly took them off. i was having too much problem with the fact that my legs kept wanting to go off the sides of them, knees opening up like you stated. i put a piece of tin in the space where they pivot and now that they are slightly angled up toward the bike, i love em

Nov 3, 2009 | 11:19 PM

#13

RonnR

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From: Houston

Quote:

Originally Posted by sanlyn

Have the Kuryakyn Boards on my FXDF ... very comfortable.

Same here, very good...

Last edited by RonnR; Nov 4, 2009 at 08:01 AM.

Nov 3, 2009 | 11:35 PM

#14

danktat

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From: Glenside, PA

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Originally Posted by firebrick

I ended up not using the extra adjustment arm when I installed mine. It sat my legs out a bit too far. I found that height wasn't an issue anyway and the angle could still be adjusted from the male adapter and the board itself. I like the fact that there is the "option" of using that adjustment arm but no "need" to have it in place in order for it to work

Nov 3, 2009 | 11:52 PM

#15

SURFOR Chop

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From: Seattle, WA

I posted a few photos and description of how I installed Softail floorboards on my '05 FXD at https://www.hdforums.com/forum/dyna-...na-photos.html.

I felt about like you sound ... I had tried 'stirrups' (heel rests) with my forward controls ... helped some, but still a little dissatisfied ...

After having ridden a few bikes with floorboards, just thought to myself: man, that is way more comfortable ... I should get me some of them ...

So I did ...

R/
'Chop

Last edited by SURFOR Chop; Nov 4, 2009 at 11:45 AM.

Nov 4, 2009 | 09:02 AM

#16

firebrick

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Quote:

Originally Posted by danktat

i did the same thing you did, didnt use the adjustment arm, i had no problem with the toe angle front to back but i wanted the boards to actually toe in towards the bike a little instead of sitting flat. this way i can put pressure on the boards, my feet dont try to slip outwards and it keeps my knees in, so much more comfortable now.

Nov 4, 2009 | 09:09 AM

#17

Andjh123

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From: Enterprise, AL

+1 on the pegs with heel rests and +1 on the combined mid and forward pegs for changing leg position on long trips. Has anyone with floorboards noticed an issue with reduced lean angle? When I initially put the pegs with heel rests on the mid controls, I was having issues with scraping the pegs due to the slightly longer peg length, so I switched them up to the front/highway position and put the stock pegs back on the mids. I imagine footboards in the forward position might not have as much of an issue with scraping as footboards in the mid position?

Nov 4, 2009 | 11:45 AM

#18

SURFOR Chop

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From: Seattle, WA

Floorboard scraping can be a little unnerving the first time ...

After that, you just learn when to expect it or to compensate a little to avoid it ...

I found that the floorboards cut into my lean angle a little, but for me the small trade off is definitely worth it ....

* * *

One of the previous posts mentioned something about some floorboards don't look 'right' or whatever ... I kind of felt that way too ...

That was one of the reasons I went with the Softail boards ... it is the MoCo's OEM design for Softails, so they have a 'factory' look to them and its not that hard to find the parts ... there is a plethora of aftermarket boards, shifter levers, brake pedals, chrome, black, etc., etc. that can be used depending on taste and personal preference ....

R/
'Chop

Last edited by SURFOR Chop; Nov 4, 2009 at 11:52 AM.