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| Posted: Fri Mar 12th, 2010 10:16 pm | 1st Post |
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Looking for feedback from anyone who has tried using floorboards on the Goldwing. Looks to me like they would not be very comfortable. I was thinking about trying a set. Pro's and Con's appreciated.
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| Posted: Fri Mar 12th, 2010 10:35 pm | 2nd Post |
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I moved your post to this forum as it will get the answers you need..I have two 82 wings, one with floorboards, the other stock pegs...Not having rode either very far ( Story I won't go into now) but My first ride on the one with floorboards I had to look down to see how my feet were placed on the shifter...On the one with stock pegs ..I knew without looking, or groping around, exactly where my foot was for shifting and stopping....Me I like the advantages of both but the floor boards going to take a lot of time to get used too....So I would suggest if you have stock pegs, see if someone you know that has floor boards will let you take their bike for a test ride.....Just my .02 cents worth.... Claude....
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| Posted: Fri Mar 12th, 2010 11:55 pm | 3rd Post |
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Some like them , some hate them. I like them. "To begin with you need small feet. Say not over size 11. Big feet and floorboards do not mix. The left floorboard conflicts with lowering of the side stand. You have to learn to fold the floorboard up , then lower the side stand, same as getting on the bike, but you get used to that. Your toes are closer to the valve covers, takes getting used to the foot position. They to me are very comfortable. Give me a lot of foot positions, and let me move my feet around on a long run. You have to use a heel toe shift with them and also use a different and longer brake lever on the brake. It is simply personal preference and not for those who ride short rides. But for those who spend all day on the bike. Kit
____________________ The 1800 is my bike. The very best motorcycle ever made. I was enthralled with my first test ride on this machine. It is a great bike. A crotch rocket with storage bags.............As for oil I use the slick kind, and I like round tires, but as of late I have found square ones work best on the rear. Pirelli Eufori 195/55/16 @ 32 PSI Kit |
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| Posted: Sat Mar 13th, 2010 02:22 pm | 4th Post |
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had a hard time getting use to them on my 85 aspey , had them on the vtx and liked them from the get go , now there fine on the wing , ya just got to get use to them
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| Posted: Sat Mar 13th, 2010 02:26 pm | 5th Post |
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Thanks All, for the feedback on the floorboards. I think I will get a bit more time in the saddle with some longer rides before I decide to try them.
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| Posted: Sat Mar 13th, 2010 03:16 pm | 6th Post |
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I would agree with Kit, longer rides they would be better. I had them on my 1500 and took them off. My issue was, I could not get comfortable with the position of the brake lever. But I am sure for some, it would work, just not for me, personal preference thing.
____________________ "The object of war is not to die for your country but to make the other bastard die for his". -- General George Patton Tim GL1500 1SG Iowa Army National Guard Iowa Patriot Guard |
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| Posted: Sat Mar 13th, 2010 06:19 pm | 7th Post |
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I had a set on my 1200 and I took them off because I didn't like two things about them. First: The gear shifting wasn't clean anymore and I missed a lot of shifts. And I had trouble getting the bike into the gear I wanted, especially when at a red light. If I didn't get the bike back in 1st gear befor I stopped, it was a real pain in the neck. Second: I found that I was constantly dragging when going around corners and curves. After I took them off, I kept them for "just in case." There was a time when I injured my big toe, and I couldn't shift, so I put them back on temporarily so I could continue riding. When my toe healed, I took them off again.
____________________ Jim Beware, I'm a known thread hijacker. '96 GL1500 SE Honda Riders of Tidewater -- Former Chapter President http://www.hrot.org/ http://www.hrot.org/martino/goldwing/ |
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| Posted: Sat Mar 13th, 2010 06:38 pm | 8th Post |
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I had flooboards on my 85 Aspy and loved them. If you have them you may like them, but as others have said it is a personal prefference some like them some don't. Whatever your choice, just enjoy the RIDE.
____________________ Dave Ride Safe and Ride Often, Keep the Shiny Side up and Many Happy Miles and Smiles. "In God We Trust" All Others Must pay Cash!!! Current Goldwing 2010 Gl1800 Trike Other Rides 1985 Goldwing Aspencade Blue - Sold 2006 Harley Davidson Sportster - Sold 2006 Goldwing Navi - Sold 2007 Honda Rebel 250cc 2007 Honda 110cc 1985 1200cc Goldwing Aspencade Beige 1994 1500cc Goldwing Interstate Black 2010 1800cc Goldwing Trike Red |
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| Posted: Sun Mar 14th, 2010 12:45 pm | 9th Post |
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I have highway boards on my 96 1500, I wasn't sure about the floorboard thing either. My discontent on this (having sat on a buddy's with boards) is that when you stop, you better have long legs to get out around the boards. I went with Highway boards on the crash bar, it works for me, out of the way but there when I want them. The only thing I found here was you gotta look for a set that fits your specific year right, otherwise you will be modifying your boards.
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| Posted: Sun Mar 14th, 2010 01:55 pm | 10th Post |
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My first 1200 came with rider boards. I later learned they were called "Hi-Boy." I had been out of the saddle for several years and never used boards so I was cautious/apprehensive at first. After several days and a couple hundred miles, I felt real comfortable. Grew to like them. Even on short trips, just being able to shift around was nice. Picked up another 1200 with pegs. It was okay but I missed the boards. My 1500 came with factory pegs. I noticed I would feel my left toe drag which I didn't like. Ordered up a set of boards that turned out to be "Low-Boy." When I first tried them, I thought I was falling off. That little bit lower was decidedly different. But now I could slide my toes forward under the valve covers! Like a completely different bike. Straight up ride was fantastic. Cornering was okay at first. Then I started dragging the left board; never the right. I replaced the original wear pad with one from V&P. Still drag but not as concerning. I you have a chance, try one with boards already installed. If still unsure, try to buy a used set in case you don't like them and have to pull them back off.
____________________ Ham Extra Class AC1R 88 GL1500 - Phantom Gray Metallic,Double Darkside Previously: 84 GL1200 Standard, 87 GL1200 Interstate, many other Hondas and one Kawasaki |
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| Posted: Sun Mar 14th, 2010 02:00 pm | 11th Post |
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Oh yeah, I never really noticed more trouble reaching the ground. I am not tall, 30" inseam. I never had a problem with any off the bikes when stopped. Both 1200s had highway pegs and the 1500 has highway boards but that really didn't affect my normal riding habits and appreciation of the boards.
____________________ Ham Extra Class AC1R 88 GL1500 - Phantom Gray Metallic,Double Darkside Previously: 84 GL1200 Standard, 87 GL1200 Interstate, many other Hondas and one Kawasaki |
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| Posted: Sun Mar 14th, 2010 02:18 pm | 12th Post |
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Be aware, if your 1800 still has warranty, there seems to be mixed warranty coverage going on! Those that are having drive train problems, majority are tranny's, report some are being told if they have a heel/toe shifter the warranty is voided for drive train problems. Apparently the same response is being given to some if they have a trailer hitch installed!
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| Posted: Sun Mar 14th, 2010 04:39 pm | 13th Post |
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Blonds v. Brunettes. Both are good, depends on personal preference. I for one, always used pegs, until I got a MotoGuzzi with floor boards and heal-toe shifter. I found I had trouble going between the Guzzi and the Goldwing. So, I bought a set of used floorboards for the Goldwing, and now have them on both bikes. Actually, also have tnem on my Valk. I don't necessarily like them any better than pegs, but I don't mind them either.
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| Posted: Sun Mar 14th, 2010 05:17 pm | 14th Post |
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Andy Cote wrote: My first 1200 came with rider boards. I later learned they were called "Hi-Boy." I had been out of the saddle for several years and never used boards so I was cautious/apprehensive at first. After several days and a couple hundred miles, I felt real comfortable. Grew to like them. Even on short trips, just being able to shift around was nice. Picked up another 1200 with pegs. It was okay but I missed the boards. That's something I had forgotten about. You can put your toes under the valve covers, but you don't want them to be there when you drag a board in a corner. I remember one time having my toe squeezed between the board and valve cover.
____________________ Jim Beware, I'm a known thread hijacker. '96 GL1500 SE Honda Riders of Tidewater -- Former Chapter President http://www.hrot.org/ http://www.hrot.org/martino/goldwing/ |
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| Posted: Sun Mar 14th, 2010 05:35 pm | 15th Post |
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While they do give your foot more area, the loss of ground clearance for me is not a good trade. Maybe look for a little wider peg.
____________________ I never met a Goldwing I did not like. I predict future happiness for Americans if they can prevent the government from wasting the labors of the people under the pretense of taking care of them--Thomas Jefferson AMA Charter Life Member. 486714 ABATE of North Idaho member. C-1123M Motorcycle Riders Foundation 11642 Idaho Coalition for MC Safety. Patriot Guard Rider Former member GWRRA. Prospect of the KANWINGS Wild Rhinos,Idaho Chapter Where I live: http://www.orofino.com/ MBS Survivor.(Multiple Bike Syndrome) Previous or Present thrills:196? Suzuki 350 1965 Honda CT200 197? Kawasaki 250 1979 Yamaha XS750F 1981 Honda Goldwing 1984 Kawasaki GPZ 550 1984 Honda Aspencade 1984 Kawasaki Ninja 1986 Honda VF1000R 2000 Special Contruction Chopper (still have) 1976 Honda XL175 2000 HD Sportster 883 2002 Yamaha YZ426f 2007 Yamaha TTR230 2008 HondaGL1800 (Black of course) Once down the path to the darkside you begin, Forever will it dominate your destiny(Yoda) Heathen Darksider # 771 |
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| Posted: Mon Mar 15th, 2010 10:31 pm | 16th Post |
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Albino Biker wrote: I have highway boards on my 96 1500, I wasn't sure about the floorboard thing either. My discontent on this (having sat on a buddy's with boards) is that when you stop, you better have long legs to get out around the boards. I went with Highway boards on the crash bar, it works for me, out of the way but there when I want them. The only thing I found here was you gotta look for a set that fits your specific year right, otherwise you will be modifying your boards. I like to know where you get the Boards for the crash bar as I would be interested in a set of those, no heel toe shifter for me either....I have a 95 Aspencade.
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| Posted: Mon Mar 15th, 2010 10:36 pm | 17th Post |
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tfdeputydawg wrote: Be aware, if your 1800 still has warranty, there seems to be mixed warranty coverage going on! Sounds to me like as Honda Lowers the Quality of their machines they have decided to now Blame the Riders for their Problems....Hmmmmm
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| Posted: Mon Mar 15th, 2010 10:50 pm | 18th Post |
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Love them on one of the 1200's that I own. Have a set on one of the 1000's, but it feels real cramped to me (I am 5' 11"). I would take them off but I am probably going to sell the bike in the future, so I figured that I will leave them on for the next Winger. Different ride between a 1000 and a 1200.
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| Posted: Tue Mar 16th, 2010 01:53 am | 19th Post |
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Kit Carson wrote: The left floorboard conflicts with lowering of the side stand. You have to learn to fold the floorboard up , then lower the side stand, same as getting on the bike, but you get used to that.Doh! Never thought of raising it. I didn't like them at first, but Andy said stick with them. I did and I like them now. No problem with shifting, or raising the kickstand the problem is I forget it is down because I cannot see it.
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| Posted: Tue Mar 16th, 2010 01:48 pm | 20th Post |
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As has been said, some like them some don't. Me, my feet are too big for them. I have pegs on the crash bar for a different foot placement option. My only suggestion would be to keep the old hardware if you try boards.
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