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Jul 25, 2011 | 07:29 AM

kerrycorcoran

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Passenger Floorboards...??

Decided to add Highway pegs to my '11 Streetglide, and figured this was a good time to upgrade the passenger pegs to floorboards; will make the fiance happy.
Anyway, I have installed the Passenger Floorboards, but not 100% confident with the fitment of the inserts. The little rubber boots are seated around the pins, and I have tightened the set screw, but with a small amount of pressure I can easily pull the insert right off. Given the vibration on the bike I'm concerned the insert will work its way loose.
Any insight??

Jul 25, 2011 | 10:21 AM

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I installed them on my 11 FLHX and thought the same thing. So far I have put about 2k miles on and had no problem. Somehow they seem to stay attached???

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Jul 25, 2011 | 01:02 PM

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I just test drove it into work (only about 5 miles on interstate) and they're both still there but just doesn't seem secure. At $85 a set I don't want to be replacing them often.

Jul 25, 2011 | 04:58 PM

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You can always stick the boots on with rubber cement (like kids use in elementary school). That way you can take them off if you want to.

Jul 25, 2011 | 06:20 PM

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The new style does not have the rubber boots; its a completely different configuration.

I added some soap (to help slip in place), and also, after a closer look, noticed there are 4 points that contact, not just two. Once I applied enough pressure and ensured all 4 points were in place the insert is pretty solid.