philmore

in looking at several bkes, i have noticed the larger cruisers using footboards alot - i have never ridden one with them. they seem comfortable sitting in the showrooms though.

any preferences out there for pegs? any pros and cons of the footboards?

only drawback i can see is maybe turning - do they drag as you lean?

also, i kept hitting the heel shift with my foot on one bike - seems like i could inadvertently hit it when riding if i move my foot back.

so, lemme here your opinions!

xaxer

if you lean that much you are probbly draging pipes too, but mine are on springs and fold up some, I like Floor boards myself I have forward controls and long legs so no cramping for me.

But an engine guard with pegs for those long hwy rides help stretch your legs too.

harrigancan

at one time I said I would never have a motorcyle with wind screen or anything not absolutely necessary to the performance of the bike such as floorboards. Today I ride a Road King with windshield and floorboards and would not switch back. My floor boards do fold up abit in case of dragging or dropping bike. I love them as they give me room to move my feet around on long rides. Hope this helps.

HeavyDuty

I admit it. I make tight turns sometimes and scrape my floorboards. I have also scraped pegs on my past bikes that I have owned also. If you don't want to scrape then slow down. Oh, and welcome to the site.

Junkyard

I agree with harrigancan. I too also own a Road King. I moved up from a 1200 Sportster 3 years ago, and would never go back. Floor boards give you lots of room to move your feet around, and as far as scraping them, I think I've only had that happen twice. The heel shifter took a little while to get used to, and I've never hit it by accident. (you have to physically lift your heel up to make a shift) Even if you did hit it, you'd just be upshifting (a much better proposition than accidentally downshifting ) Welcome, and happy shopping.

IntruderGreg

I like the foot pegs for a nice "stretch" during a ride.

philmore

Thanks for the info. I appreciate it. Ltely, I have had opportunity to ride the Suzuki C50 - a friend left for out of state work and I am "Cycle sittin"! What a friend!
I like the foot boards now that I have used them some. I think either way would work with me though - pegs as well.