Heel Toe Shifter on Switchback?
Oh, I just meant that if someone was to figure it out, he would probably be one who could. You as well...actually, lots of guys on here have the ability.
Personally, I don't even want one. I hang my boots about 4" off the front of the boards now and a heel-toe would kill even more space. What I'd like to see are extensions for the boards.
Personally, I don't even want one. I hang my boots about 4" off the front of the boards now and a heel-toe would kill even more space. What I'd like to see are extensions for the boards.
What extensions do you want to have: to put the boards further up front or to get a wider set-off?
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Here's my problem:
my legs are only about a 32" inseam and I have size 12 boots, but to be comfortable, I have to shove my boots so far forward, they actually hang about 4" over the front of the boards. Consequently, my boots are shoved right under the brake pedal. If I get into a split second reaction type of scenario, I'm not safe as I may hang my foot up under the brake pad. However, if i go too far out with board extensions, then my feet want to fly off the boards over about, 80mph...or at least feel like they want to. So see? It's a catch22 for me right now. Here's the attachment and this is from a '02 fatboy.
If you put the boards further forward, I'd guess you would need an extended brake lever (like used on Touring models) as well.
Like you, with 32" inseam I have the same "feet issue" with the FXDP boards on my 2003 FXD. I would like them to be further forward about 3 - 3,5 inches. (see images in this thread). Current set-up doesn't allow me to make adapter plates (brake rod wouldn't fit in between frame tube and front header pipe).
This is why I like the Softail conversion solution used by Todd, Rick and AFMM3: the adapter plates enable adjustment of the boards to the desired riding position!
Like you, with 32" inseam I have the same "feet issue" with the FXDP boards on my 2003 FXD. I would like them to be further forward about 3 - 3,5 inches. (see images in this thread). Current set-up doesn't allow me to make adapter plates (brake rod wouldn't fit in between frame tube and front header pipe).
This is why I like the Softail conversion solution used by Todd, Rick and AFMM3: the adapter plates enable adjustment of the boards to the desired riding position!
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From: Ca.
If you put the boards further forward, I'd guess you would need an extended brake lever (like used on Touring models) as well.
Like you, with 32" inseam I have the same "feet issue" with the FXDP boards on my 2003 FXD. I would like them to be further forward about 3 - 3,5 inches. (see images in this thread). Current set-up doesn't allow me to make adapter plates (brake rod wouldn't fit in between frame tube and front header pipe).
This is why I like the Softail conversion solution used by Todd, Rick and AFMM3: the adapter plates enable adjustment of the boards to the desired riding position!
Like you, with 32" inseam I have the same "feet issue" with the FXDP boards on my 2003 FXD. I would like them to be further forward about 3 - 3,5 inches. (see images in this thread). Current set-up doesn't allow me to make adapter plates (brake rod wouldn't fit in between frame tube and front header pipe).
This is why I like the Softail conversion solution used by Todd, Rick and AFMM3: the adapter plates enable adjustment of the boards to the desired riding position!
Truly, I think my solution is in a add-on like the attachment i posted and then extend the boards out from the bike a little.
Were those dimensions i sent what you were looking for?
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I think something like the attachment would work (if adjustable) but also to be able to extend them out about an inch.
Here's my problem:
my legs are only about a 32" inseam and I have size 12 boots, but to be comfortable, I have to shove my boots so far forward, they actually hang about 4" over the front of the boards. Consequently, my boots are shoved right under the brake pedal. If I get into a split second reaction type of scenario, I'm not safe as I may hang my foot up under the brake pad. However, if i go too far out with board extensions, then my feet want to fly off the boards over about, 80mph...or at least feel like they want to. So see? It's a catch22 for me right now. Here's the attachment and this is from a '02 fatboy.
Here's my problem:
my legs are only about a 32" inseam and I have size 12 boots, but to be comfortable, I have to shove my boots so far forward, they actually hang about 4" over the front of the boards. Consequently, my boots are shoved right under the brake pedal. If I get into a split second reaction type of scenario, I'm not safe as I may hang my foot up under the brake pad. However, if i go too far out with board extensions, then my feet want to fly off the boards over about, 80mph...or at least feel like they want to. So see? It's a catch22 for me right now. Here's the attachment and this is from a '02 fatboy.
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Okay, I've been out of the loop lately. I sold the Heritage in my SigPic about 9 months ago so I haven't visited the Forum lately. I just came into a little money and I'm trying to figure out what to get and, literally, just discovered the Switchback and I am really stoked. By the way, I had a Streetbob before the Heritage and I am a big Dyna fan.
The thing that I loved about the Heritage was the heel-toe shifter as I'm 5'4" on a good day and that particular accessory really made riding it easy.
After getting really stoked about the Switchback I just discovered they have floorboards (which I also loved about the Heritage) but no heel-toe shifter.
Anyone done any research as to whether you can get a heel toe shifter for it?
Also, what is the availability on the Switchback.
I've always sworn I'd NEVER buy new but that might change.
The thing that I loved about the Heritage was the heel-toe shifter as I'm 5'4" on a good day and that particular accessory really made riding it easy.
After getting really stoked about the Switchback I just discovered they have floorboards (which I also loved about the Heritage) but no heel-toe shifter.
Anyone done any research as to whether you can get a heel toe shifter for it?
Also, what is the availability on the Switchback.
I've always sworn I'd NEVER buy new but that might change.
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Rene, I'm not so worried about extending the brake pad forward, i pretty much like it where it is most of the time. It's just the board location that I don't care for because it limits me.
Truly, I think my solution is in a add-on like the attachment i posted and then extend the boards out from the bike a little.
Were those dimensions i sent what you were looking for?
Truly, I think my solution is in a add-on like the attachment i posted and then extend the boards out from the bike a little.
Were those dimensions i sent what you were looking for?
I've always liked the look and I think they would allow a lot of room for movement of the feet ... might be a solution for Rene, too ...
R/
'Chop
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LOL, nope and I can swim pretty fast too!
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Road Warrior
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Aesthetically, no. I think they would have to grow on me.
But for functionality, those are awesome. If I couldn't find multiple comfort spots on those, I'd need to change my feet to hoofs and just shut the f**k up! LOL
I've never seen any that big before.
But for functionality, those are awesome. If I couldn't find multiple comfort spots on those, I'd need to change my feet to hoofs and just shut the f**k up! LOL
I've never seen any that big before.
Have you checked out Cycle Smith banana boards ... I have occasionally thought of trying them out ... they are a little spendy ....
I've always liked the look and I think they would allow a lot of room for movement of the feet ... might be a solution for Rene, too ...
R/
'Chop
I've always liked the look and I think they would allow a lot of room for movement of the feet ... might be a solution for Rene, too ...
R/
'Chop
