dragging floor boards
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From: 40 miles Northeast of Indy..
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Ouch, Did someone get up on the wrong side of the bed this morning.
What does scraping the floor boards have to do with what bike we ride. Didn't know scrapping the boards was a requirement.
A lot of us older DUDES have been riding probably more Yrs than the age of a lot of U.
At 62, I've been riding for 47 yrs and I still love to ride, but just cause I've only scraped once don't mean I cant ride what I want to. I thank God I am still able to throw my leg over my bike and take off.
But just so U'll know, Yes, when the time comes that I can't hold up a bike I WILL have a TRIKE, as long as I can still breath, shift the gears and twist the throttle.
But I hope and pray that's not for at least another 10-15 yrs.
Till then. U ride the way U want to, and I'll ride the way I want to and I'll not tell U What or How to ride.
Cruiser
Joined: May 2011
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From: the dry side of WA state
My '05 Fatboy is lowered 2" front and back. I drag the floorboard frames very easily. I wish the boards would hit first to act like a curb feeler, rather than a solid and unforgiving frame member. May have to bring the front up a bit.
I'm betting that your bike is lowered as well. Stand it straight up and measure it and compare to specs.
I'm betting that your bike is lowered as well. Stand it straight up and measure it and compare to specs.
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Joined: Aug 2007
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From: San Antonio, Republic of TEXAS
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Ouch, Did someone get up on the wrong side of the bed this morning.
What does scraping the floor boards have to do with what bike we ride. Didn't know scrapping the boards was a requirement.
A lot of us older DUDES have been riding probably more Yrs than the age of a lot of U.
At 62, I've been riding for 47 yrs and I still love to ride, but just cause I've only scraped once don't mean I cant ride what I want to. I thank God I am still able to throw my leg over my bike and take off.
But just so U'll know, Yes, when the time comes that I can't hold up a bike I WILL have a TRIKE, as long as I can still breath, shift the gears and twist the throttle.
But I hope and pray that's not for at least another 10-15 yrs.
Till then. U ride the way U want to, and I'll ride the way I want to and I'll not tell U What or How to ride.
Ouch, Did someone get up on the wrong side of the bed this morning.
What does scraping the floor boards have to do with what bike we ride. Didn't know scrapping the boards was a requirement.
A lot of us older DUDES have been riding probably more Yrs than the age of a lot of U.
At 62, I've been riding for 47 yrs and I still love to ride, but just cause I've only scraped once don't mean I cant ride what I want to. I thank God I am still able to throw my leg over my bike and take off.
But just so U'll know, Yes, when the time comes that I can't hold up a bike I WILL have a TRIKE, as long as I can still breath, shift the gears and twist the throttle.
But I hope and pray that's not for at least another 10-15 yrs.
Till then. U ride the way U want to, and I'll ride the way I want to and I'll not tell U What or How to ride.
LOL... all one needs is finesse in their riding habits to keep from scraping except in extreme situations.
Bluehighways - you are so right. it really depends on where one lives as how much scraping goes on. even though we've got great riding roads are here... nothing really to scrape on.
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Joined: Nov 2008
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From: Marriottsville, MD
I just got a 2011 Fatboy and I have been scraping floorboards now that I am used to the bike. I have been giving this some thought that since Iam scraping the rear portion of the floorboards that maybe the problem could be fixed by adjusting the preload on the rear shocks. What is the stock rear preload setting for a 2011 Fatboy from the factory ? Also I noticed that the floorboards from a softail deluxe are tapered at the rear which might be worth trying if the preload does not work ? Any thoughts ?
Thanks >>>> Inthered
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Last edited by INTHERED; Aug 15, 2011 at 04:14 PM. Reason: Yes
Road Warrior
Joined: Sep 2008
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From: Irvine, Orange County, Ca
+1 to that! I've been scraping my LO since day one whenever I'm on the really good twisties. Rode up to Palomar Mountain over the weekend and I got to say...MAN THAT WAS FUN! The mountain had a ton of sport bikes racing up it, but I just did it my way and had a great time. I was scraping in the big turns though. I figure I'll just replace the boards when the time comes. I've had the bike about 15 months now and it's gonna be a long time till I scrap the boards enough to require replacing them. Enjoy it...it will really get the attention of everyone you're riding with too!
Last edited by jbg; Aug 15, 2011 at 05:00 PM.
I was talking to the instructor for the daytona drill team(baggers you see in the parades) he rides his wifes deluxe all the time,asked him if he drags the floorboards like me,,his response?,,,uh,yea i am on my third set of boards and brackets,if you are not dragging them your not using the entire tire,,,,
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From: Southern Nevada (Pahrump)
I drug mine all the time. The Roadking I'm dragging them on too but not near as much. My Limited I did a few times but I really had to be hard into a corner for that to happen. Either except it or get a touring bike....Or of course you could just slow down.