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Who and when did floorboards for motorcycles come about? Kind of a friendly bet with a co-worker. 
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Who and when did floorboards for motorcycles come about? Kind of a friendly bet with a co-worker.
The Einspur had floorboards. It was the first motorcycle ever, built by Gottleib Daimler in the late 1800s.
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Wow! From the very begining. Thanks for the info.
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Who needs an encyclopedia when we have Brian T on the site, incredible knowledge Brian, thankyou. Roger 
Back to biking fanatic. Current model BA02 & Suzuki GSX R600 Alstare Corona Extra . UK based.Mechanically improving and loves to play (with bikes as well)
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I have pictures from "The Art of the Motorcycle" exhibit. They have the Einspur replica made in the 1980's. So it was easy to check my Wild Asss Guess. 
Steelheart- '03 Speedmaster Black/Yellow
The Hayabusa Killa
16" Shorties/140 mains/Airbox drilled
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