Lowering the passenger footrests GL1500

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I have been around GL1500's since they came out in 1988 and have never seen an after market gizmo that will lower the passenger foot boards. This includes visiting many vendors at lots of Rallies and such.

Maybe this could be a suggestion if the passengers legs are long enough.

If you have floor boards or foot pegs, put your feet there and let the passenger use your rider foot pegs.

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Hi CastleWing, I just stepped out to check my Wing. Personally I don't see any reason why you couldn't make a set to suit but bear in mind that the main stand is about an inch below the left footrest but the right hand side is free and clear.
I'm sure if you got a local guy to make a drop down piece with a cut away for the stand it would be very possible. I am sure that the existing parts could be reused. Maybe a local welder could come up with something!

I used to service and repair hospital equipment and wheelchairs. I was always modifying equipment to make them more adaptable for the wheelchair bound folks.

Welcome to the Forum
Colm

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Thats one of my problems on my 80 GL1100 When I'm riding it. Adding some extra leg extensions helped ease the pain, along with a good back rest.
Nightrider1

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i know they make these rizers, but with a little inginuity they could be adapted to lower the boards

http://www.fatboyzdiner.co.uk/acatalog/GWFootpegs.html

item located in the u.k

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Hey Eddie W that's great, if a plate similar to that was made and inverted the footrest could be mounted in the lower position. With a couple of spacers on the left side to extend it out to avoid the main stand. Very simple and inexpensive alternative.

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I have reacently checked into lowering the boards for my wife. The center stand is in the way on the left side. Maybe some hiway pegs and custom mounting brackets. I will look into this again.

John

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That looks like a good idea! Let us know the outcome. :waving:

John

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i do look a good idea, dont forget to take pictures for all to see, i'm sure others would benefit from your idea