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Old Jul 27, 2008 | 02:01 PM
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&nbsp\\; Hey I am a newbie to HDF and to Harley as well. I own ( the bank and I ) an 08 Heritage Softail that I dearly love...My question is that the floorboards seem too close to the bike for my legs, I have also seen the extentions on here, is the the way or is there a better DIYer solution for me?
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Old Jul 27, 2008 | 02:11 PM
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After installing my Mustang seat, I no longer feel like the boards are to close to the bike. The seat lets your thighs come closer to the tank in a more natural position without forcing you to sit bowlegged to keep your feet planted on the boards.
 
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Old Jul 27, 2008 | 02:16 PM
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I put these on my07 and they are great. Easy to Install.
http://www.harleygoodies.com/
 
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Old Jul 27, 2008 | 02:23 PM
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Harleygoodies way to go.&nbsp\\;\\\\\\;\\\\\\\\\\\\\\; One of the best and cheapest mods you go with.&nbsp\\;\\\\\\;\\\\\\\\\\\\\\;&nbsp\\;\\\\\\; \\\\\\\\\\\\\\; It'll bring your boards out 1 1/2"&nbsp\\;\\\\\\;\\\\\\\\\\\\\\; on the Heritage.&nbsp\\;\\\\\\;\\\\\\\\\\\\\\;&nbsp\\;\\\ \\\; Check out before and after pictures.
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Old Jul 27, 2008 | 02:57 PM
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Nice pics jimmers. Thanks. I ordered a set from HarleyGoodies 2 weeks ago and they should be here soon (Canada).
 
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Old Jul 27, 2008 | 06:54 PM
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Any difference with scraping floor boards in tight turns?
 
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Old Jul 27, 2008 | 07:21 PM
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Yes a little,but they still foldup.
 
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Old Jul 27, 2008 | 07:29 PM
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4700 miles on my Heritage and I've yet to scrape the boards.&nbsp\\; Guess I'm not riding her hard enough.
 
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I have the harley goodie extensions. Yes, you will scrape going in tight. I do it all the time.&nbsp\\;
 
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Old Jul 27, 2008 | 10:07 PM
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Here you go, the cheapest&nbsp\\; and easiest way to move floorboards to get more room.
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