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Does swapping Harley floorboards for more room?

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Old Dec 13, 2022 | 06:01 PM
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Default Does swapping Harley floorboards for more room?

I just picked up a 2014 EG and I'm pretty cramped on my feet compared to my old 2005 road king.

Not sure if this is fake news but I heard if you move the left to the right and the right to the left it'll move the forward back a bit. I am getting an extension gear shifter.

Is any truth to it?
 
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Old Dec 14, 2022 | 10:08 AM
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Don't know about swapping side to side, but these helped me:

http://www.pingelonline.com/harley-d...avidson-fl.asp

I also had a seat made that set me up and back a bit.
 
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Old Dec 14, 2022 | 03:21 PM
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I installed DK Custom board extenders. It moves my feet outward and forward a bit. Gets me off the exhaust. Might be a consideration for you as well.
 
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Old Dec 14, 2022 | 03:25 PM
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If you want the best bang for your buck and the most foot room get Cyclesmiths Bana Boards.

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Old Dec 15, 2022 | 04:15 AM
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Swap them and see if it works out for you, it won't cost you a dime.

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Stock boards are not "handed"
Same p/n used for Left and Right
 
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Old Dec 24, 2022 | 04:56 PM
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The boards are the same Left to Right. You could check out the Tallboyscycles floorboard mounts. Moves them down and forward. They're awesome if you're not short.
 
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Originally Posted by skos
I just picked up a 2014 EG and I'm pretty cramped on my feet compared to my old 2005 road king.

Not sure if this is fake news but I heard if you move the left to the right and the right to the left it'll move the forward back a bit. I am getting an extension gear shifter.

Is any truth to it?
I can't stand my 2016 compared to old frame. I am hoping it is the custom seat, which pushed me forward. Cause I hate it. I am not a huge guy either, But my legs are cramped. I don't want to bring my legs back, but want more room
 

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