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Wow!, what a difference. My size 13's are no longer flap'n in the breeze--happy,happy,joy,joy--why was i so resistant to this before?, oh yes, old man syndrome. Hah, checked the mirror---i qualify!! Right then, i'm no longer "cool" and i really don't care!!  
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They really make it a comfortable ride don't they?
A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort. Herm Albright (1876 - 1944)
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Great Vacation video! 
Erwin
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Did you install them yourself? If so, how difficult are they to install?
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Did you install them yourself? If so, how difficult are they to install?
If you can hold a wrench in each hand you can install them. Easy. 
Having a torque wrench handy is a bonus.
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slloyd, took about 30 minutes to remove footpegs and install floorboards--if you can read and identify parts [judging from your profession, i'm betting you can] its a two beer job. i ordered them here-- triumph floorboards OEM parts a snap to work with, i like to use a dab of lock tite & white grease where needed. It is not electrical or internal--do not be intimidated!
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Thanks! That site is a much better price than my dealer, too.
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Wow!, what a difference. My size 13's are no longer flap'n in the breeze--happy,happy,joy,joy--why was i so resistant to this before?, oh yes, old man syndrome. Hah, checked the mirror---i qualify!! Right then, i'm no longer "cool" and i really don't care!!
You and Kenny should get together for a geezer convention...
Just kidding Mr. Gold Wing  Man!
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You and Kenny should get together for a geezer convention...
Just kidding Mr. Gold Wing Man!
Hey, I'm in! Where are we meeting?
A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort. Herm Albright (1876 - 1944)
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How hard is it to find and drop the kickstand with the floorboards on the bike?
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The floor boards flip up out of the way. That said, it is a bit of a stretch for my 32" inseam but I do it so it must not be too bad.
A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort. Herm Albright (1876 - 1944)
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I just installed mine today. Took about one hour and half of that was figuring out the directions!
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How hard is it to find and drop the kickstand with the floorboards on the bike?
with the size of my feet--no prob--perhaps someone else should chime in? 
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Installing floorboards was my first mod. 29" inseam/10.5" feet and I don't have any problem hooking the tang of the sidestand with my toe. It's definitely more of a stretch but I've gotten used to it.
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I wear 32" length trousers....and have stupidly small feet - US size 6or7 I think, UK size 4 or 5.
I do have a problem with the stand with the boards on, but only if I wear the wrong shoes....if I wear shoes/boots with big cleats then I don't have a problem.
I've also developed a knack...
Gina
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06 America - missing, presumed in bits. With it's TBS wheel... 
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I agree you get used to deploying the sidestand with boards
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why was i so resistant to this before?, oh yes, old man syndrome. Hah, checked the mirror---i qualify!!
Yah, when I bought my bike I saw one with floorboards and I thought whoah, not me, that's my UNCLE's motorcyle. I succumbed quickly though - I am a geezer.
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