Bigfoot Posted October 8, 2009 #1 Posted October 8, 2009 Yesterday while running errands I made a right 90-degree turn onto another road about 15 mph or so. My right foot board scraped pretty loud which I've never done before on the RSV. I've scraped pegs on other bikes but never on this one. I knew I was leaning pretty good but man. What scared me so much was my big foot, size 14 X wide was hanging off a little and the boot starting scraping with the board.
hunter 1500 Posted October 8, 2009 #2 Posted October 8, 2009 I used to scrape the boards on my LC1500 quite often and it still startled the crap out me every time I did it.
skydoc_17 Posted October 8, 2009 #3 Posted October 8, 2009 Hey Bigfoot, It's never too late in the riding season to get a good "floorboard scrapin'" in I always say! You do have to watch the "angle of the dangle" on those hoofs of yours! Earl
Bigfoot Posted October 8, 2009 Author #4 Posted October 8, 2009 Yeah. My big feet have always caused problems. I actually wear 15XW in sneakers.
skydoc_17 Posted October 9, 2009 #5 Posted October 9, 2009 Hey Wayne, Ya' know, you'd be 7foot 5 inches tall if half your LEG wasn't turned under at the ankle like it is!!! Signed, "Shortie"
Jerry W Posted October 9, 2009 #6 Posted October 9, 2009 You gotta' be more careful, I knew a guy who scared the crap out himself one time and he disappeared. Not saying anything, just saying.
Bigfoot Posted October 9, 2009 Author #7 Posted October 9, 2009 Hey Wayne, Ya' know, you'd be 7foot 5 inches tall if half your LEG wasn't turned under at the ankle like it is!!! Signed, "Shortie" No thanks. At 6'5 I hurt enough on my trips on the RSV.
TEW47 Posted October 9, 2009 #8 Posted October 9, 2009 My grandson wears size 18EEE. a good understanding but a long way from his head. tew47
Steve S Posted October 9, 2009 #9 Posted October 9, 2009 You mean all you did was scrape the floorboard?????? :confused24: Heck, my road pegs are ground down on the ends... :shock3: :stickpoke:
Yammer Dan Posted October 9, 2009 #10 Posted October 9, 2009 You gotta' be more careful, I knew a guy who scared the crap out himself one time and he disappeared. Not saying anything, just saying. I can believe that!!!:rotfl::rotfl:
massey130 Posted October 9, 2009 #12 Posted October 9, 2009 i scaped once a few weeks ago. it was unexpected. as you, i did not think i was that far over, but then, sccccrrraape. after the quick mind freak, i thought wow, that was cool and got an afterglow. ok, there it is again. allright, I'm ok now.
slick97spirit Posted October 9, 2009 #13 Posted October 9, 2009 After reading your title I thought maybe you had looked in the mirror!!
Zfrebird4 Posted October 9, 2009 #14 Posted October 9, 2009 ... on my big foot boot with steel toes. I have finally learned to watch out for that on my 86 VR inherited (though purchased) from Squid and Lonna! Rubber up! Jack Tharp Fort Collins, CO aka Zfrebird4 aka DePreach: for Weddings, preferrably outdoors and with a motorcycle gang! Renewals on the 25 and 50 years count too! Funerals, ... if needed. And, ... NO FUNDI HERE, t hough well centered in my faith. JZ :7_6_3[1]:And, yep, I ride in all directions!
Bigfoot Posted October 9, 2009 Author #15 Posted October 9, 2009 After reading your title I thought maybe you had looked in the mirror!! Smart aleck. That quit scaring me years ago when I couldn't change anything.
Rick Butler Posted October 9, 2009 #16 Posted October 9, 2009 Wayne, With feet that size, you must be about 6' 4" and probably don't suffer from being iseam challenged, right? If you installed a set of DiamondR's leveling links, you would not have to worry much about scraping floorboards. And you might want to think about running a bit more air pressure in your rear shock to get more ride height. Hope this helps, Rick
Bigfoot Posted October 10, 2009 Author #17 Posted October 10, 2009 Wayne, With feet that size, you must be about 6' 4" and probably don't suffer from being iseam challenged, right? If you installed a set of DiamondR's leveling links, you would not have to worry much about scraping floorboards. And you might want to think about running a bit more air pressure in your rear shock to get more ride height. Hope this helps, Rick Hi Rick, Close. 6'5. And no. Not inseam challenged here. I keep the pressure a little high on the rear shock. Never thought much about the leveling links although I've seen it discussed here. Are they difficult to install?
Riderduke Posted October 10, 2009 #18 Posted October 10, 2009 Hi Rick, Close. 6'5. And no. Not inseam challenged here. I keep the pressure a little high on the rear shock. Never thought much about the leveling links although I've seen it discussed here. Are they difficult to install? No they are easy to install. I have them on my 04. If you want to try them out before you buy them let me know. we could meet up and you can take my bike for a ride.
Bigfoot Posted October 10, 2009 Author #19 Posted October 10, 2009 Thanks Riderduke. I'd like to take you up on the offer. We have a new member in between us (Dumfries) so we should plan a meet and eat somewhere very soon.
wild hair 39 Posted October 10, 2009 #20 Posted October 10, 2009 need to try that at 75 mph long sweeping turn,to right,feet hanging over hwy pages,so you tell your self lowell it's a long way home
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