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Old May 25, 2011 | 11:03 PM
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Default Forward Controls & Mini Floorboards

How do I rotate my foot controls to allow my boot to get underneath my shifter peg? Installed mini floorboards, like them, but having trouble getting my boot underneath --
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Old May 26, 2011 | 01:10 AM
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might have to go with a heel toe shifter.
 
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Old May 26, 2011 | 01:20 AM
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To adjust the floorboards, loosen the screw and rotate on the splines to fit your needs. Have them on my bike and did this for my comfort.
 
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Old May 26, 2011 | 01:21 AM
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I'd probably just create a small bracket to modify the angle of the forward controls.
 
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Old May 26, 2011 | 02:27 AM
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There is an adjustment screw on the side of the floorboard. Take that out, then pull outward on the floorboard until it comes loose. Rotate it slightly and then push it back on the support shaft and replace the adjustment screw.

If you find that you still need room for your boot, you can adjust the shift linkage.
 
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Old May 26, 2011 | 06:25 AM
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I had same issue. Rotate like posts described and will solve it. No need to modify shifter.
 
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