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Old Feb 15, 2011 | 11:20 PM
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Can any owners that have v&h big radius pipes tell me if you can use footboards or only pegs because of the angle of the pipes??
 
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Old Feb 15, 2011 | 11:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Jd Swiper
Can any owners that have v&h big radius pipes tell me if you can use footboards or only pegs because of the angle of the pipes??
Wish I could help out, but I think the front ones would be ok, but with the rear ones I think it would be super close.
 
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Old Feb 15, 2011 | 11:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Jd Swiper
Can any owners that have v&h big radius pipes tell me if you can use footboards or only pegs because of the angle of the pipes??




No issues on this model.
 

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Old Feb 15, 2011 | 11:36 PM
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i have 2into1 on mine,my friend has a fatboy with 2 into 2 and he has floor boards
 
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Old Feb 15, 2011 | 11:38 PM
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The rear footboards are the ones I'm concerned with because I haven't noticed anybody useing them in the rear!
 
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Old Feb 15, 2011 | 11:40 PM
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I have a chance to pick up some 2 into 2 big radius for a good deal but am not sure if the rear boards will work with these pipes.
 
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Old Feb 16, 2011 | 12:18 AM
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I've got an '06 Deluxe and the passenger floorboards fit. The curve of the mounting bracket almost looks like it was made for the Big Radius pipes.



Not the best angle for the photo, but you get the idea. Also, I took this photo for another member, so the pieces are just hanging loose.
 

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Old Feb 16, 2011 | 12:25 AM
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Originally Posted by JIMSFBL




No issues on this model.
Don't mean to hijack this thread but WOW! Nice looking ride you got there Jim. Pure BadA$$. That seat is just sick.
 

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Old Feb 16, 2011 | 08:36 AM
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Thanks, gforest2!

The question on the rear floorboards is a good one and really boils down to what type of bike you have. On mine, I believe I could bolt them right on, but it looks like its close. Can always get extentions as previously shown. I love the big radius and whats even better is as they break in they sound better and better.
 
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Old Feb 16, 2011 | 09:12 AM
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Jim

that seat of yours is very cool.

please tell us more about your seat & bib. did you use the stock seat pan & foam? is the bib based on the HD part? who did the work?
 
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