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anyone switched to the boards, how do they mount up and do you notice any support for long distance rides?
new to the ba.
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I had boards fitted to my bike before I picked it up and I must say I am glad I did. I like the freedom to move my feet around on longer rides. I recently test rode the Rocket III and really missed not having boards. Hope this helps 
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Hi,I switched to boards a few weeks ago,far more comfortable than the pegs and look great,just one little problem.Unscrewing the Allen bolt on the right hand side of the foot bar is ni on impossible,rounded mine off trying.Ended up getting the chrome footbar just to install the boards. Ride safe,Kevin.
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I rode the pegs for about 6 months and then put on the floorboards. I will never change them back. Long or short distance, they are very comfortable.
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thanks for the info. anyone know where to get them less than the quoted 300.00
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The boards are wonderful. Best thing I've ever added.
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I've considered boards, but now I'm thinking about the Kyriakwhatever Switchblades. Look like oval profile pegs, but have a heel thing that flips out.
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get the boards, trust me you wont regret it
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LOVE the boards. I couldn't ride more than 50 miles without them. However, I have gone back to the stock shifter from the heel-toe because it robbed too much space from the board.
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I can just reach the pegs comfortably, being of rather diminutive inseam..... Do you think the boards would be easier to reach? and comfortable?
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You tryin to say you're short, Angus?  I'd imagine it would make your reach better, but you still have to reach the pedals...
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Well, the vast majority has spoken, but if you take a poll you can expect to hear at least one negative. It just an individual preference, but, I never liked them, still don't like them and firmly believe they are for trucks, tractors, harleys and vespas. Motorcycles have foot pegs. There I said it and I feel better for it. Oh, and by the way, do what ya like not what we think - Thats what its all about.
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Yea, I guess I meant to say pedals... Would really like to sit on one with the boards an' see how they feel. Think I would like them. Is the angle adjustable?
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Most of my rides are better than 100 miles back home, and I have wanted the boards all along. Priorities being riding gear and luggage for the moment, and I've gotten more used to the pegs. Some days better than others. Have had the rocker shifter lever all along, though, and find I could easily live without that. I won't remove it before I do put the boards on, if and when. 
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Boards for sure - money well spent. You can actually move around on the bike, rather than be locked in one ride position.
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I've got the Kuryakyn large footpegs with stirrups. Very comfortable, easy adjustable and is an alternative to footboards.
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someone bought some jcw boards and got them to fit. i would be interested in this cheaper mod, too. anybody know how this would work? cat 
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Hey Angus,
Definitely try the boards. Even without short legs the average rider has more room to move their feet around.
I agree with Todd....I'll never go back to pegs.
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Phil, How do they effect ground clearance when turning?
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yes easier to reach, and WAY more comfortable.
Frank
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Phil, How do they effect ground clearance when turning?
Stock BA pipes touch down before the boards on my bike. YMMV depending on preload setting and weight.
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Just to parrot what other have said, the boards are awesome. They were one of the first things I put on my bike three years ago and I've never regretted it.
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I got a lot of good comments on the boards, is there an alternative to the factory boards? and about what to expect to pay for them
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Stock BA pipes touch down before the boards on my bike. YMMV depending on preload setting and weight.
Really? I've never dragged my pipes. I've got my shock preload dialed all the way up but I weigh over three bills. Even with a passenger and the added weight of accessories and luggage I don't drag pipes in the corners. I drag my footboards all the time. I like me some twisties.
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What's the first thing to drag on your bike in the turns? (still got the little molding things on the side of my tires....) Warren 
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Stock BA pipes touch down before the boards on my bike. YMMV depending on preload setting and weight.
Really? I've never dragged my pipes. I've got my shock preload dialed all the way up but I weigh over three bills. Even with a passenger and the added weight of accessories and luggage I don't drag pipes in the corners. I drag my footboards all the time. I like me some twisties.
Yep. It's pipes then boards for me. Maybe it's that 15 psi I run in the rear  
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I made a set of "heel pegs" and brackets for my SM. Very good solution as they allow room to move my feet around, they are smaller than boards, don't hit in turns, and are totally unique.
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No, the boards are not adjustable. I rode for a season and a half before getting footboards/floorboards last spring. They do take a little bit of getting used to. Reaching the ground when stopped will be a little different. If you have trouble reaching the pegs, I would suggest try before you buy.
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For someone with a short inseam the boards are a real pluss
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When I bought the bike a couple of years ago, the ride home was 170 miles. At 5'7", the only prob was sore legs from reaching for the pegs. Put the boards on shortly after, and they work great for 1000 mile days. When I go too far into a turn, the boards drag, as would a peg. When I dropped the bike in 03, the board took the weight and little else was damaged (the muffler was scratched, but not the pipe). I'd recommend them.
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they are pretty expensive..im deciding now between lights,
wind screen.and boards..and what order..
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Been riding for three years with the boards on my TBA and rode police Kaws for four years with same. Wouldn't own a bike without em !
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If yer short in the inseam it will make the ride something incredible. With the pegs your back pulls as you stretch to reach the pegs, even if you have room to have your legs flex. It throws you all out of whack. For me, it was incredivble head aches. They went away after I put the boards on and haven't returned. I was less than pleased with Chrome quality for the money, but I still love them, goes well with the bike and work great ed
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Hi Todd, Nested quotes? Right on... This whole topic harkens on a similar idea, Chain or QPD? Yet both topics involve M O N E Y. For the price of one of these you could get you a set of Corbin's finest buttock and backrest leathers. For Vera, its pipes, than pegs. Never made it to the pegs, yet.
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Nested quotes? Right on...
This whole topic harkens on a similar idea, Chain or QPD?
Yet both topics involve M O N E Y. For the price of one of these you could get you a set of Corbin's finest buttock and backrest leathers. For Vera, its pipes, than pegs. Never made it to the pegs, yet.
I was lucky, mine came with the floor boards, windshield, and driving lights (the three items I wanted most). I only had to add the sissy bar and back rest, replace the windshield with a clearview, buy Corbin seats, and add the Memphis Shades lowers...oh, and add my Sirius radio
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Angus,
Piper1 posted that "Raask" has a forward control relocation kit that moves everything back and raises them slightly.
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I’ve had the boards on my bike for about 1½ years and love them. They are great for long distant riding because it allows you to move your feet around in several positions, which really helps relieve leg stiffness. Although with the boards on putting up the kickstand is a little more awkward. After riding all this time with them, I for one would never go back to the pegs...
Gene
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wow.... just too much to arrange right now, thunderpipes, corbin seats, floor boards, peg relocators..... I need a better job.......Oh well, I guess it is the season to plan for the future.
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I love the menacing, low appearance of my Speedie. Do the boards take away from the look and style of the bike? Not wanting to make it look like a dresser, but would love to add them to my bike if it doesnt distract from the SMs appearance
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A compromise between floorboards and the stock footpegs that I went with are Kuryakyn switchblades. Most of the time I don't use the collapsible heal rests, but when you're travelling on the straight open highway, those heal rests give some relief.  I got mine off of ebay for about $80, and the adapters were another $10 or so. Shown here mounted on my bike 
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