Floorboard extentions???
Cruiser
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 182
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From: Iowa City
They make a diffence! Not only in your comfort riding, but allow more clearance on the right side for the exhaust. They do compromise your lean angle slightly, so if you ride hard, your boards may scrape easier. Not only can you move them out, you can move them forward as well (especially if you are tall), and moving them forward will reduce scraping the boards on leans.
Cruiser
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 105
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From: San Angelo, TX
another choice
I bought the Kuryakyn extensions for my 09 Ultra after the first week of riding. With a size 15 foot they're a must have item. They moved the boards 1" out and 1" forward. I wouldn't be without them.
Sorry guys I might have gone with the ones from Harleygoodies, but didn't know about them at the time. I'm sure they're as good or better.
The only problem with the Kurys is the finish on the bolts have rusted a little, but you have to look under the boards to see it.
Sorry guys I might have gone with the ones from Harleygoodies, but didn't know about them at the time. I'm sure they're as good or better.
The only problem with the Kurys is the finish on the bolts have rusted a little, but you have to look under the boards to see it.
Road Warrior
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 1,373
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From: Northern Virginia
I went with the harleygoodies kit. I put them on my 06 RG...put them on my 02 CVO RK...and put them on as one of the first mods to my 11 RGU.
I also put extended shift levers on as well.
I also put extended shift levers on as well.
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Joined: Apr 2008
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Mark
Big Difference for me!
Huge Difference!SOOS or HD Goodies. I bought the harleygoodies one from here on the Forum. When I 1st test drove an HD Ultra, my 1st thought/opinion was, my feet are way to close. I was not comfy, especially after I have been riding a Yammie RSV and Strat - which you feel like you are ready for the Gyno exam! I asked the peeps at the HD dealer I rented the UC from if they make anything that would extend those FB's out etc, they looked at me with a complete blank face, as if I just arrived on this planet. Once I got my '09 and found this forum and realized that I was not the only CRAZY person thinking the boards need to be moved out - I jumped all over the purchased of the harleygoodies one, and I have never been happier!!!
Last edited by ChristoHD; Dec 16, 2010 at 10:07 PM.
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Road Master
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 787
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From: Charlotte NC
Someone mentioned you can move them up also, how far and how much difference does that make. Thanks for all the feedback and btw I just saw the HDGoodies page popup with the 15% member discount. Pretty good deal from what I'm reading here.
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Joined: Sep 2005
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From: MA
They are a simple and inexpensive mod that increases a rider and passengers comfort by repositioning their foot on the footboards. As for moving them up, do you mean vertically or forward? On '08 and earlier models there is a vertical adjustment of about 1/2". On '09 and later the footboard brackets are fixed and therefore there is no adjustment at all. Moving them forward would require a modified bracket which to my knoweledge is only available for '08 and earlier models. The MoCo offers an extended footboard pan kit that moves the footboard itself forward about 3/4". It is part #50409-04. The installation for both the footboard kit and extensions is easy with a few basic tools. The extensions may reduce your lean angle about 1* but you should also factor in your particular riding style. Some vendors mark up the price and then offer a discount others just have everyday low prices. It's all just a matter of personal choice.
Last edited by soos; Dec 17, 2010 at 01:57 AM.
