Does anyone know if the footboards can be adjusted back an inch or two? When I demo rode one, I have to pull myself forward a couple inches with my (short) legs stretched a bit just so I can rest my feet on them. Shifting and braking felt a bit awkward as a result. I know that the controls will need to be moved to do it right, but I was just wondering.
Maybe a seat that moves me forward a couple inches is all I need?

Also I was so impressed by how smooth the SoftTail's counter-balanced engine was, just curious why HD doesn't counter-balance all their engines. Doesn't that accelerate the wearing out of the bearings, motor mounts, etc?

 

The seat can move forward about 2", as for the boards, I don't think they could move back( not positive) I was look at moving them FORWARD, but don't recall being able to move them back.

As for counter balanced, more complexity, more parts to wear out, robs power (not much), expense.
they only use them in a ridged mounted applications, rubber mounted engines don't need counter balancing.
At least thats my

 

Some people just love the shake of a non balanced motor. Not me for sure

 

Get the Leather Solo Saddle (52004-25) that will bring you about one inch lower, and have them install it in the more forward position.

With a bit of creative metalwork you can fabricate an U-shaped bracket that will allow you to move the boards a bit backwards. Get a shorter gear shift lever (you will have to remove the heel shift lever, or it'll be in the way) and shorten your break pedal and you should be set.

To move the actual rear break master cylinder would be too much hassle.

I added a pic so you can see how the floorboards themselves are attached to the bike.