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Old Jan 30, 2026 | 06:48 AM
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Anyone running floorboards on their XL?
I added some floorboards and a heel toe shifter for Christmas. I live in North East Indiana so I have not done any riding. Comfortable in the garage though.
 
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Old Jan 30, 2026 | 06:56 AM
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Here is a picture of an early (39mm fork tubes) FortyEight with floorboards.





I think they are from Drag Specialties and the guy bought them through Lowbrow Customs.
https://www.lowbrowcustoms.com/colle...le-floorboards

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^^^^^^ I wonder how they affect his lean angle?
 
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Old Jan 31, 2026 | 06:36 AM
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Originally Posted by Bubba Zanetti
^^^^^^ I wonder how they affect his lean angle?
Well it appears he has shorter rear shocks and those "vintage" style tires, so he's
probably not doing any canyon carving... I copied the picture because he
has those high $$ Lindell rotors...

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I added a small pair for the passenger; makes it easier for them to pivot whilst swinging their leg over.
 

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Originally Posted by Bubba Zanetti
^^^^^^ I wonder how they affect his lean angle?
A pair of 'rub nubs' may be useful for them!
 
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Originally Posted by ftcmcb
I added some floorboards and a heel toe shifter for Christmas. I live in North East Indiana so I have not done any riding. Comfortable in the garage though.
I suppose the teo heel shifter will take some getting to? I spoke with a rider who actually lopped of the heel of the shift lever, after having issues with his muscle memory.
 
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I suppose the teo heel shifter will take some getting to? I spoke with a rider who actually lopped of the heel of the shift lever, after having issues with his muscle memory.
I trashed my ankle and could not upshift. That left me with 2 choices stop riding or alternate shifting methods.
 
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A very long time ago now when the Honda nifty fifty (cub) was the go to for many even though it had a toe and heel shifter it was very common to lift ones foot and toe the heel down.
 
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