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Old Jun 16, 2009 | 08:34 AM
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It's a damn shame when you spend $20,000 on a motorcycle and the floorboards fall apart in 3 years!

I have a 2006, FLHRCI, Road King Classic. The rubber floorboard on the left side is falling off and the one on the right side is also torn underneath and it won't be long before that starts falling off.
 

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Old Jun 16, 2009 | 08:37 AM
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"they all do that" when you put your feet on them.....jeez
 
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Old Jun 16, 2009 | 08:39 AM
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I fold mine up and put my feet on the edges!!! Never wear em out that way and don't drag em in the twisties!!!
 
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Old Jun 16, 2009 | 08:40 AM
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Hmmmm, i've had mine one for 9 years and they aren't falling apart. My feet are only on the floor boards when I'm slowing to stop after that they never leave the highway pegs.
 
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Old Jun 16, 2009 | 08:43 AM
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I have an '05 and my floor boards look new.
 
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Old Jun 16, 2009 | 08:57 AM
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No problems with mine on my '06 RKC........
 
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Old Jun 16, 2009 | 09:04 AM
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my 06 floor board rubbers are fine.
But what really pisses me off are my tires. The damn tread seems to be getting thinner.
Plus my hand grips look kinda worn. Unbelievable!

I'm just about ready to trade this POS in on a v star.
 
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Old Jun 16, 2009 | 09:06 AM
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Originally Posted by carpetride
my 06 floor board rubbers are fine.
But what really pisses me off are my tires. The damn tread seems to be getting thinner.
Plus my hand grips look kinda worn. Unbelievable!

I'm just about ready to trade this POS in on a v star.
There ya go!!! A real chit disturber!!! Hahahaha!!!!!
 
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You should think about not wearing your track shoes with spikes while riding. Maby then your floorboards will last longer.
 
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Old Jun 16, 2009 | 09:38 AM
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If you don't like the floorboards put some forward controls on your bike. Plain and simple.
 
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