Floorboard extensions.....
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Tourer
Joined: Oct 2018
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From: Glen Burnie, Maryland
There are two methods to move the boards outward. One is to put spacers between the brackets and the frame (for God's sake don't use hardware store washers, get real spacers), the other is to use extenders between the bracket and the board at the hinge.
The first method increases the risk that you will touch down a fixed part, i.e. the brackets. Touch them down too hard and you'll lever the wheels off the pavement. This can be an unpleasant and potentially painful experience.
The second method increases the likelihood that you will scrape the boards, but the boards hinge up freely, so this is not an issue.
Personally I wouldn't go more than 3/4" on a spacer fit between the frame and the brackets. Anything more than that (some go out to 1.5") is just asking for a potentially catastrophic surprise.
The first method increases the risk that you will touch down a fixed part, i.e. the brackets. Touch them down too hard and you'll lever the wheels off the pavement. This can be an unpleasant and potentially painful experience.
The second method increases the likelihood that you will scrape the boards, but the boards hinge up freely, so this is not an issue.
Personally I wouldn't go more than 3/4" on a spacer fit between the frame and the brackets. Anything more than that (some go out to 1.5") is just asking for a potentially catastrophic surprise.
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From: St.Louis Mo.
I bought mine from DK customs and they are great. I've had many friends buy them after sitting on my bike and seeing what a differance they make. I sure wish i would have found them sooner.
Cruiser
Joined: Dec 2013
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From: Tucson, AZ
Floorboard Extensions
+1 for DK Customs. It feels a lot nicer not having to hug the tank. While you're at it, I also did the DK Customs extended brake pedal. Again, soooo much nicer angle for the pedal.
Duff
Duff
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Tourer
Joined: Oct 2018
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From: Glen Burnie, Maryland
Man I could almost take a nap on those board, looks like a ton of room for the long haul. NICE
Stage III
Joined: Jan 2016
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From: Florida
Floorboard extenders
Has anyone put 1 inch out and 1 inch forward on a Road Glide Limited? I recently traded my 16 Road Glide Special for a 2020 RG Limited and unsure if I can do the same with the lower fairings almost looks as if the boards will end up in the fairings.
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your wheels don't match?
cool floorboards though,
