For the taller guys
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Jul 2017
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From: Jackson, OH
I can sympathize with the OP.
First thing for me was board relocation forward and out, but not down. Better knee and hip angles as a result, and more relaxed feeling. I dismissed the TallBoy board relocation brackets due to required trimming of the fairing lowers.
Board relocation usually means brake and shift lever changeouts, so eyes wide open on that.
Next was a much better seat. I refused to sit higher due to higher center-of-gravity issues. Going back just an inch or two was enough. Key thing for me was/is a correctly fitting backrest for full relaxation.
Good highway pegs (or mini boards) are essential for aging knees and hips.
The right bars make ALL the difference. Less reaching. Better leverage. More precise control at lower speeds. Relaxed posture and a smile every mile.
Doing those things makes my setup feel spacious, un-cramped and very comfortable for all day rides.
Road Warrior
Joined: Jun 2014
Posts: 1,934
Likes: 722
From: Ontario, Canada
I can sympathize with the OP.
First thing for me was board relocation forward and out, but not down. Better knee and hip angles as a result, and more relaxed feeling. I dismissed the TallBoy board relocation brackets due to required trimming of the fairing lowers.
Board relocation usually means brake and shift lever changeouts, so eyes wide open on that.
Next was a much better seat. I refused to sit higher due to higher center-of-gravity issues. Going back just an inch or two was enough. Key thing for me was/is a correctly fitting backrest for full relaxation.
Good highway pegs (or mini boards) are essential for aging knees and hips.
The right bars make ALL the difference. Less reaching. Better leverage. More precise control at lower speeds. Relaxed posture and a smile every mile.
Doing those things makes my setup feel spacious, un-cramped and very comfortable for all day rides.
First thing for me was board relocation forward and out, but not down. Better knee and hip angles as a result, and more relaxed feeling. I dismissed the TallBoy board relocation brackets due to required trimming of the fairing lowers.
Board relocation usually means brake and shift lever changeouts, so eyes wide open on that.
Next was a much better seat. I refused to sit higher due to higher center-of-gravity issues. Going back just an inch or two was enough. Key thing for me was/is a correctly fitting backrest for full relaxation.
Good highway pegs (or mini boards) are essential for aging knees and hips.
The right bars make ALL the difference. Less reaching. Better leverage. More precise control at lower speeds. Relaxed posture and a smile every mile.
Doing those things makes my setup feel spacious, un-cramped and very comfortable for all day rides.
Footboard relocation is a key for sure. I had the Tallboys kit on my previous 2012 UC and really liked them...a-lot! So I ordered up a set for my 2020 RGL but they're still sitting on the shelf.
I did trim the lowers on my previous bike but am a little reluctant to on this one. Getting the footboards out & forward is important for my comfort.
Currently I'm using the Kury spacers (1" out & 1" forward) plus the HD Extended footboards (1" forward). So now I'm 1" out & 2" forward and pretty comfortable so the Tallboys may stay on the shelf.
Got the HD 360 degree adjustable highway peg mounts, Softbrake extended shift levers & +1W brake pedal, and 12" KST Pioneer bars (fully adjustable).
The one point we differ on is the seat. For "me" (and probably not you), I don't mind sitting a bit higher. In fact, I find it helps to extend the legs a bit more and puts my knees & hips in a better place.
I've dealt with lower back issues and find If I can keep my knees & hips as level as possible, it's way more comfortable...for me. I can't have my butt/hips lower than my knees.
For that reason, I'm running an HD Hammock. It's the early version (52000003A) that actually moves me back just over an inch and sits up a bit higher than stock.
Unfortunately they don't make this seat anymore but can be found used. I believe HD says it fits up to 2013 but I kept it from my 2012 and fits my 2020 just fine.
And yes...a back rest is also crucial for me. I use the fully adjustable HD issue one.
Regarding the "higher center-of-gravity" issue, something I've always wondered about is all the police/law enforcement officers out there using the police seat.
This sits them up considerably higher and doesn't seem to hinder them in handling their bikes. They can throw those bikes around way better than most.
Anyway, here's my footboard setup with the Softbrake +1W brake pedal...
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Jul 2017
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From: Jackson, OH
[QUOTE=lefty33;21013032]
Regarding the "higher center-of-gravity" issue, something I've always wondered about is all the police/law enforcement officers out there using the police seat.
This sits them up considerably higher and doesn't seem to hinder them in handling their bikes. They can throw those bikes around way better than most.QUOTE]
Cops don't ride 2-up very often. 🤣
Regarding the "higher center-of-gravity" issue, something I've always wondered about is all the police/law enforcement officers out there using the police seat.
This sits them up considerably higher and doesn't seem to hinder them in handling their bikes. They can throw those bikes around way better than most.QUOTE]
Cops don't ride 2-up very often. 🤣
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Joined: Mar 2008
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From: bklyn,ny
www.bakercustominc.com
1 1/2” extended footboard pans, shift lever and brake pedal; 3/4” spacer out kit.
1 1/2” extended footboard pans, shift lever and brake pedal; 3/4” spacer out kit.
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Feb 2016
Posts: 8,022
Likes: 6,914
From: NC
M 6'7", 36 inseam and 300 pounds. Liking my 2019 FLHTP with the police seat. Stock handle bars rais up as high as possible. Yes I sit tall. But I've ridden 500 mile days again, and ready to party upon arrival.
Cruiser
Joined: Jan 2016
Posts: 249
Likes: 146
From: Chelmsford, MA
For those who have installed the Tall Boys floor board relocation kit, have you found that you're scraping a lot more during normal riding? It looks like these kits move the floorboard forward and DOWN?
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Road Warrior
Joined: Jun 2014
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From: Ontario, Canada
[QUOTE=StoneTrekker;21013071]
Ha! Agreed 
But I read here a lot of solo riders are concerned about sitting a bit higher. We ride 2-up 75% of the time. If I were a solo rider, I would have the cop seat...stat.
I'd be surprised if the "Queen" part of my Hammock seat is any higher than the stock seat. Once I get my bike back home, I'm going to measure it...just for my own sake.
Regarding the "higher center-of-gravity" issue, something I've always wondered about is all the police/law enforcement officers out there using the police seat.
This sits them up considerably higher and doesn't seem to hinder them in handling their bikes. They can throw those bikes around way better than most.QUOTE]
Cops don't ride 2-up very often. 🤣
This sits them up considerably higher and doesn't seem to hinder them in handling their bikes. They can throw those bikes around way better than most.QUOTE]
Cops don't ride 2-up very often. 🤣
But I read here a lot of solo riders are concerned about sitting a bit higher. We ride 2-up 75% of the time. If I were a solo rider, I would have the cop seat...stat.I'd be surprised if the "Queen" part of my Hammock seat is any higher than the stock seat. Once I get my bike back home, I'm going to measure it...just for my own sake.