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Old Dec 20, 2008 | 10:27 PM
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I have an 07 softail fxst.
I put new pipes on and dont want rubber on them from passengers boot heels.
What do you do to keep passengers heels off your pipes.
I dont want boards, as I want to keep the same look of my bike.
suggestions welcomed.
 
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Old Dec 20, 2008 | 10:53 PM
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Make them ride barefoot?
 
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Old Dec 20, 2008 | 10:57 PM
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Tell them to be careful not to step on the pipes or else it will ruin their shoes. Always works. Women can understand that cause the word shoe is a part of their vocabulary...
 
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Old Dec 20, 2008 | 11:23 PM
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ride solo,what pipes ya get?
 
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Old Dec 21, 2008 | 06:24 AM
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LMAO anubisss, you are so right. get short pipes, works everytime
 
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Old Dec 21, 2008 | 07:09 AM
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I used different pegs.... kind of keeps people from wanting to ride
 
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Old Dec 21, 2008 | 08:29 AM
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Those are some great ideas, thanks. I got Rush slip on pipes.
However, since the wife wont ride barefoot, I am looking for something more practical.
I do like the hand grenade thing, but this is my wife NOT the ex-wife. But thanks for the idea
 
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Old Dec 21, 2008 | 08:43 AM
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Make sure she wears real riding boots, not something wih a big heel. As long as the heel isn't too big they shouldn't hit the pipes when her feet are on the pegs.
 
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Old Dec 21, 2008 | 09:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Boo67
Make sure she wears real riding boots, not something wih a big heel. As long as the heel isn't too big they shouldn't hit the pipes when her feet are on the pegs.
+1 and the soles wont melt as quickly when touched on the pipes...also get a stick of road rub cleaner for the occasional accidents...it cleans the marks right up...
 
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Old Dec 21, 2008 | 11:56 AM
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Thanks for the road rub tip.
That will take care of my next question.
Her boots are harley brand boots, but the pipe is right under her heel.
I am thinking maybe i will get some extensions so her foot is not over the pipes
 
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