floorboards on a bob????
Road Master
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From: T-City, Wa.
RE: floorboards on a bob????
For those who are interested, I too went the route of Lolife on his suggestion, and dam I have to admit that I really like them alot! I am amazed at how much more comfort there is with them. Cheap at just under $130.00 and mounting was simple and easy. I will say this though, if you take a corner hard, you will shat yourself if you are not ready for the metal to asphalt sound that verberates on your foot. I have dragged them a few times and the first was an experience but after that you tend to get used to it and can be ready for it. I will not remove them, they are just great. So "Thanks" to Lolife for the info, much appreciated!!!
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Joined: Apr 2007
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From: Seattle, WA
RE: floorboards on a bob????
I don't understand H-D's refusal to market to FXD riders who want boards ... I guess the market segment is not that big to justify the resource committment on their part. But, as I've demonstrated, it wouldn't be that hard for them to adapt Softail boards to Dynas.
After having dragged my pegs a few times, dragging the boards didn't really have much of an effect on me. It's mostly just a matter of getting a feel for your bike after making a 'mod' and knowing how low you can go without scraping. The feel and sound are a little different though.
R/ Priest
06FXDCIRider: If you're interested in further info on how I did mine, just let me know. Priest
After having dragged my pegs a few times, dragging the boards didn't really have much of an effect on me. It's mostly just a matter of getting a feel for your bike after making a 'mod' and knowing how low you can go without scraping. The feel and sound are a little different though.
R/ Priest
06FXDCIRider: If you're interested in further info on how I did mine, just let me know. Priest
Road Warrior
Joined: Jun 2005
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From: Dutchess County, NY
RE: floorboards on a bob????
ORIGINAL: Stanger
For those who are interested, I too went the route of Lolife on his suggestion, and dam I have to admit that I really like them alot! I am amazed at how much more comfort there is with them. Cheap at just under $130.00 and mounting was simple and easy. I will say this though, if you take a corner hard, you will shat yourself if you are not ready for the metal to asphalt sound that verberates on your foot. I have dragged them a few times and the first was an experience but after that you tend to get used to it and can be ready for it. I will not remove them, they are just great. So "Thanks" to Lolife for the info, much appreciated!!!
For those who are interested, I too went the route of Lolife on his suggestion, and dam I have to admit that I really like them alot! I am amazed at how much more comfort there is with them. Cheap at just under $130.00 and mounting was simple and easy. I will say this though, if you take a corner hard, you will shat yourself if you are not ready for the metal to asphalt sound that verberates on your foot. I have dragged them a few times and the first was an experience but after that you tend to get used to it and can be ready for it. I will not remove them, they are just great. So "Thanks" to Lolife for the info, much appreciated!!!
Do they move around at all?
Cruiser
Joined: Apr 2007
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From: monmouth county new jersey
RE: floorboards on a bob????
harley did make floor boards for the dyna's but discontinued them 3 years ago, there is a company in CT that sells the same kit that harley had but i cant remember the name of the company.
Intermediate
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From: Martinsville, VA
RE: floorboards on a bob????
Dynas look great with floorboards and as far as the post about being smaller than softails I totally disagree. I have a dyna Streetbob that I have raked and added a springer front end on. It weighed the same as my factory softail, then I started whacking away to lighten it up. The dynas as a family definately ride twice better than a softail. Thats is why I parted with my softail I had. It rode ruff, not much better than springs under the seat of a rigid. My dyna also handles better and I can eat most other bigs up in the turns riding on the VA parkway. I love the fact that the springs are on the side and easy to change and adjust. Actually the best riding Harley I have ever owned was my Nightrod (V-Rod). I loved that bike. Miss it greatly, but I buy a new bike each year and try them out. I plan on going back to a Rod soon too. They get down, add a K&N air, and a TFI, wow. That bike will pull away from most any other harley especially on flats. I am not a softail basher, its just a rigid with a little better ride. At 40 yo now my back cant handle over 100 miles before having to get off most any bike to stretch. If it werent for medication I wouldnt be able to ride at all. Years of riding have played a toll on the ole back.
Cruiser
Joined: Mar 2007
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From: NW Ohio
RE: floorboards on a bob????
I looked into floorboards for my Dyna a few weeks ago and came across these:
http://www.denniskirk.com/jsp/produc...tId=&mmyId=
Seem to be almost the only ones that are specifically "driver" footboards. Pretty good price and kind of small so they should look pretty good....if I only had $180.
http://www.denniskirk.com/jsp/produc...tId=&mmyId=
Seem to be almost the only ones that are specifically "driver" footboards. Pretty good price and kind of small so they should look pretty good....if I only had $180.
Road Warrior
Joined: Nov 2005
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From: Houston
RE: floorboards on a bob????
Floorboards work for me,, really helps on the long runs, kept the mids on also. Lots of feet position options...
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Road Master
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From: USA
RE: floorboards on a bob????
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Joined: Jan 2007
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From: Martinsville, VA
RE: floorboards on a bob????
The guy a few posts back is right. A DYNA is for all purposes just as large as a SOFTAIL . I have owned several of both and for a fact the dyna is su-PERB when is comes to handling. So is the sportster it handels well, the v-rod handles like a dream, and take your hats off to Buell, I have owned them all and nothing in the Harley family touches the Buell Firebolt. What a thrill to hit the switchbacks in the VA parkway and ride hard and fast. In fact I am buying another one very soon. Unless you have ridden them all (better yet owned them all) so you can spend time before making a decision on size. GRANTED most softails weigh more, my springer classic softail I owned was around 735 lbs with all the extras and bags on it. Now the Buell was like 235 lbs after I choped some off of it. Have fun that is what this forum is for. I love when people answer with more than a sentence. I have yet to understand how anyone can answer one of these questions in just a word or two. Uhh
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Joined: Nov 2006
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From: Pittsburgh, PA
RE: floorboards on a bob????
ORIGINAL: warrenrx
The guy a few posts back is right. A DYNA is for all purposes just as large as a SOFTAIL . I have owned several of both and for a fact the dyna is su-PERB when is comes to handling. So is the sportster it handels well, the v-rod handles like a dream, and take your hats off to Buell, I have owned them all and nothing in the Harley family touches the Buell Firebolt. What a thrill to hit the switchbacks in the VA parkway and ride hard and fast. In fact I am buying another one very soon. Unless you have ridden them all (better yet owned them all) so you can spend time before making a decision on size. GRANTED most softails weigh more, my springer classic softail I owned was around 735 lbs with all the extras and bags on it. Now the Buell was like 235 lbs after I choped some off of it. Have fun that is what this forum is for. I love when people answer with more than a sentence. I have yet to understand how anyone can answer one of these questions in just a word or two. Uhh
The guy a few posts back is right. A DYNA is for all purposes just as large as a SOFTAIL . I have owned several of both and for a fact the dyna is su-PERB when is comes to handling. So is the sportster it handels well, the v-rod handles like a dream, and take your hats off to Buell, I have owned them all and nothing in the Harley family touches the Buell Firebolt. What a thrill to hit the switchbacks in the VA parkway and ride hard and fast. In fact I am buying another one very soon. Unless you have ridden them all (better yet owned them all) so you can spend time before making a decision on size. GRANTED most softails weigh more, my springer classic softail I owned was around 735 lbs with all the extras and bags on it. Now the Buell was like 235 lbs after I choped some off of it. Have fun that is what this forum is for. I love when people answer with more than a sentence. I have yet to understand how anyone can answer one of these questions in just a word or two. Uhh