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Old Sep 1, 2009 | 04:36 PM
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Keep the boards! You'll get used to them in no time!
 
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Originally Posted by oct1949
I am older and don't ride aggressively, but in 23k miles I have never scraped them period..

1st bike I ever had them on also. since they come with it and its going to cost U to change out anyway. Give them a try, They will surprise U on the comfort of being able to move U feet around on longer rides...
i've never scaped either. And I don't try to avoid it.
 
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You can get some nice forward controls for the fatboy. although we agree with everyone else about the boards. Add some floorboard extensions and you will be in heaven.
 
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love the boards love the twisties what a little scape amongst friends
 
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Keep the boards. Twisties are for rice rockets.
 
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