[vrodlover71]

I would like to hear from those that have floorboards on their V Rods. I'm interested in knowing if changing my pegs for floorboards would improve a) aerodynamics of the bike and b) improve my ability to reposition my foot to either shift up or down when going at hight speeds. When I'm going a high speeds I find it kinda difficult to reposition my foot because of the wind resistance. I think floorboards would help, but I wouldn't want the bike aerodynamics to suffer because of them.

Any thoughts, comments?

 

[KenG]

I would like to hear from those that have floorboards on their V Rods. I'm interested in knowing if changing my pegs for floorboards would improve a) aerodynamics of the bike and b) improve my ability to reposition my foot to either shift up or down when going at hight speeds. When I'm going a high speeds I find it kinda difficult to reposition my foot because of the wind resistance. I think floorboards would help, but I wouldn't want the bike aerodynamics to suffer because of them.

Any thoughts, comments?

You are talking about something that has a drag profile of inches. While yes, technically IMHO, I think floorboards would decrease the Cd a minuscule amount (as compared to say your BOOT which is a much larger surface) I have serious doubts the reduction in drag will provide any measurable result outside the AMES research laboratory.

As for b) it depends. If you are trying to mount floorboards to reach the foot controls in the stock forward position, that is a fairly good distance as compared to a Road King or Street Glide. Maybe with a heel-toe shifter it might be closer if you have a good length inseam. If you are of Napoleonic stature you might be better off with a reduced reach controls and/or seat.

 

[Jonas1969]

I have both rider and passenger floorboards and I didn't notice any difference in aerodynamics. I also have highway pegs mounted on my engine guard and I usually ride with my heel on the floorboard and my toe on the peg. My passenger floorboards fold up when I travel solo.
Kinda hard to see in 2nd pic but they are there...

 

[HercDriver]

At speed your lower legs create the most apparent drag. The effect of floorboards will be purely for comfort.

I have Kuryakyn minis on my Muscle in the rider position and that's exactly what they do for me.


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[langwilliams]

these are much more comfortable to me an with pegs at speeds over 70 it felt like my feet were going to blow off the pegs, these help that too:

 

[JRROD]

I have bad leg spasms that keep me from running stock pegs. I have full sized harley style Iso Floorboards that mount in stock clevis (available from drag specialties) and are fully adjustable and cost about 1/3 the price of harley boards. I can move my feet around and back to almost a mid control stance and rear brake pedal is easier to use

 

[vrodlover71]

these are much more comfortable to me an with pegs at speeds over 70 it felt like my feet were going to blow off the pegs, these help that too:

That's exactly what I'm looking for. At speeds over 70 I feel like my legs will blow off the pegs, and if I have my foot under the shift peg its difficult to pull it out to shift down or just to get in a more comfortable position.

I just wanted to know if the floorboard deflected enough wind around your foot so that it's easier to move your foot around without the wind pushing your foot back. I don't have a problem with reaching the pegs at all.

 

[Jet-Lag]

I have both rider and passenger floorboards and I didn't notice any difference in aerodynamics. I also have highway pegs mounted on my engine guard and I usually ride with my heel on the floorboard and my toe on the peg. My passenger floorboards fold up when I travel solo.
Kinda hard to see in 2nd pic but they are there...

Wow, nice a VROD bagger. I'm new to this forum,thinking about purchasing a VROD. Would you mind filling me in on the details of your bike ? You can PM if you like. I would like to know about your floorboards, fairing and saddlebags. Is it all custom work or are bolt on kits available for this conversion ?

 

[gman57]

Putting these Kuryakin mini boards on was one of the best things I have done to improve comfort on this bike. http://www.jpcycles.com/product/632-481?source=mybuys&green=488BFDFC-8467-5ED9-B358-300B59776DB4

 

[Jonas1969]

Wow, nice a VROD bagger. I'm new to this forum,thinking about purchasing a VROD. Would you mind filling me in on the details of your bike ? You can PM if you like. I would like to know about your floorboards, fairing and saddlebags. Is it all custom work or are bolt on kits available for this conversion ?

Thanks! I just purchased mine about 2 months ago and turned it into what it is today. There is a "V-ROD Bagger" section on this forum. Look there for ideas and build threads.

You can look here to see my thread on this bike...
http://www.1130cc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=297810

 

[lknosp]

Floorboards provide multiple positions for your feet which change the pressure on your back and butt. You give up some lean angle, but comfort on a day long ride is worth it to me.

 

[Coreyb]

I have the kuryakyn floorboards and the comfort level is up off the charts.

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[MegaZ]

I have chrome version of jonas1969's boards. I like them because of the variability of foot position...from mid to highway

 

[lknosp]

These are kuryakyn covers that fit over stock Harley mounts

 

[170694]

Putting these Kuryakin mini boards on was one of the best things I have done to improve comfort on this bike. Kuryakyn Chrome Premium Mini Floorboard - 4392

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[JJrod]

Yet Another 11 year old thread revival

 

[170694]

Yet Another 11 year old thread revival

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[JJrod]

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[170694]

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[Cmhenderson1313]

I have both rider and passenger floorboards and I didn't notice any difference in aerodynamics. I also have highway pegs mounted on my engine guard and I usually ride with my heel on the floorboard and my toe on the peg. My passenger floorboards fold up when I travel solo.
Kinda hard to see in 2nd pic but they are there...

Dude I love the Road Glide fairing please tell me who makes it!