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Mar 4, 2009 | 06:49 PM

Greyboat

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Question about floorboard extensions?

For all those that have added Soos or their own 3/4" floorboard extensions, do you wish you did the 1" extensions or is 3/4" enough? Can't decide which way to go? Thanks for your help!

Mar 4, 2009 | 07:12 PM

Standard

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I just put the 1" on my bike about an hour ago. I am 6' tall and believe I made the right choice. If your feet dangle over the edge, like mine where, then go for it. You are talking a 1/4 inch. Its about comfort, the appearance is not that obvious. When I started, I didnt realize the stocks stuck out like they did. Do you scrape your floorboards now? Will the 1/4" make that much of a difference?

You are cramped now, go for the 1 inch IMHO. If I am not comfortable still, I will add the HD 1" forward kit for 80 bucks.

Mar 4, 2009 | 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Standard

You are cramped now, go for the 1 inch IMHO. If I am not comfortable still, I will add the HD 1" forward kit for 80 bucks.

Here's a better deal for your $80.00 and the seller is an HDF member

Mar 4, 2009 | 07:22 PM

Whiskers

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I added the 3/4" kit and think it is one of the best mods I've ever spent money on. I'm 6'3" and sometimes wish I had bought a kit that would move them forward but for now I'm very happy with the kit I bought and wish I had done it sooner. Yes, I have scraped on slow turns...something I need to remember now that they're a bit farther out.

Mar 4, 2009 | 07:51 PM

petemac

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I have soos's 3/4" which was the only size when I got mine. If I were ordering today, I'd go with the 1".

Mar 4, 2009 | 07:55 PM

piasspj

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Soos,
I was thinking about using those along with your kit.
Is there a combination to move the boards out and forward without cutting the lowers?

Mar 4, 2009 | 07:57 PM

krusr

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Put the 3/4's (only ones available) and helped more than I thought they would.

Not the greatest but what are you going to do when you're 6' 5" and wear a size 14 EEE boot?