philmartin Posted May 13, 2008 Share #1 Posted May 13, 2008 Is there any way to move, extend or modify the passenger floorboards? I'm fine riding solo but when my wife is on and we come to a stop i'm getting whacked in the back of my calves with her boots. She's tried sitting pigeon toed and the foot boards still make contact. Any sugestions other than riding solo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarges46 Posted May 13, 2008 Share #2 Posted May 13, 2008 I saw a set that mounted on the rear crash bar and where adjustable upwards for short legged passengers, but that was on a 1st gen. My only other thought is to replace them with pegs. But Mamma might not be happy with those and her foot might still be in the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hipshot Posted May 14, 2008 Share #3 Posted May 14, 2008 Is there any way to move, extend or modify the passenger floorboards? I'm fine riding solo but when my wife is on and we come to a stop i'm getting whacked in the back of my calves with her boots. She's tried sitting pigeon toed and the foot boards still make contact. Any sugestions other than riding solo? is it the floorboards that whack you , or her feet sliding forward, that cause the irritation? if it is the floorboards, i can't offer any suggestions, but if it is her boots sliding forward, how about fabricating a simple toe guard , to keep her feet from moving too far forward? just jt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philmartin Posted May 14, 2008 Author Share #4 Posted May 14, 2008 is it the floorboards that whack you , or her feet sliding forward, that cause the irritation? if it is the floorboards, i can't offer any suggestions, but if it is her boots sliding forward, how about fabricating a simple toe guard , to keep her feet from moving too far forward? just jt That's a great idea, I'll have to look into it. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tx2sturgis Posted May 14, 2008 Share #5 Posted May 14, 2008 Make the little lady wear some high heels... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sailor Posted May 15, 2008 Share #6 Posted May 15, 2008 My wife has a problem with the floor boards being too low for her short legs. Does anyone have a way to raise them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hipshot Posted May 15, 2008 Share #7 Posted May 15, 2008 That's a great idea, I'll have to look into it. Thanks. another solution, would be a 16 inch piece of "broom handle". when her boot "whacks" you, return the favor, across the shin bone! that should make your passenger "more aware" of stops! don't try this method , unless you are wearing a helmet! lol just jt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animal Posted May 16, 2008 Share #8 Posted May 16, 2008 My wife has a problem with the floor boards being too low for her short legs. Does anyone have a way to raise them? Duct-tape a 2x4 on the floorboards??? The only way we have found to solve it is a lower seat and wear high-heeled boots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sailor Posted May 16, 2008 Share #9 Posted May 16, 2008 I already tried to get her into high heels, I should be able to see out of my left eye soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davecb Posted May 17, 2008 Share #10 Posted May 17, 2008 How big are your wifes feet??? My wife wears high heels and I have never felt her boots. Maybe you are putting your legs down in a funny way so that they are toward the rear of the bike!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philmartin Posted May 18, 2008 Author Share #11 Posted May 18, 2008 It's my fault, riding today solo with passenger floorboards DOWN. When coming to a stop I'm putting my feet down before I come to a complete stop, therefore dragging my feet a little and getting whacked in the calves with the floorboards. I'll need to practice and stop blaming the wife. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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