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Old Dec 23, 2009 | 06:53 AM
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Default Installing new Floorboard Inserts.
Got a pair of the chrome/rubber ones on ebay used, pretty cheap. Anyway, haven't looked at it yet, bike's at my friend's house, but are there any tricks/things to look out for when installing these? Thanx.
 
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Yeah, be careful not to strip the cast with the screw!!!! Happened to mine when they were put on (by someone else).
 
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This would be a good time to entertain the thought of adding some extenders. Either SOOS or Harly Goodies can help ya out with this. One of the best additions to my FLHTC I have done.
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This would be a good time to entertain the thought of adding some extenders. Either SOOS or Harly Goodies can help ya out with this. One of the best additions to my FLHTC I have done.
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Yes, the floorboard extenders, which are 3/4" or 1", make a BIG difference in riding comfort.

As for the inserts, not really hard to do. Like anything else, just take your time and put down the beer for a few minutes.
 
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If it's just the floorboard inserts, you need to pop out the little rubber "nubs" to get them off (and then back on). I used some petroleum jelly to make it easier both ways...so to speak.
 
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If it's just the floorboard inserts, you need to pop out the little rubber "nubs" to get them off (and then back on). I used some petroleum jelly to make it easier both ways...so to speak.
That works, but petroleum jelly is rough on rubber, liquid soap and a little water works just as well, just as it does for mounting tires.
 
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Dish soap on the nubs and they slip right in. Easy peasy.
 
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Floorboard extenders, what do they do, extend them forward, out, or both?
 
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Oh, thanx for the advice with the soap, woulda never thought of it. That's why I love this forum.
 
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