Passenger Floorboard and Trunk Mods

[Boe]

After hearing about passinger floorboard and trunk mads I thought I'd give it a try myself. My wife is tall so the boards needed to go forward and down 3" each, so I cut the hinge of the OEM mount off and welded 1/4" plate to the cut end which added width. I then welded plate to the end to turn down and forward 3". After shaping the angle to match the original piece I cut the "T" end of a Harley floorboard mount and welded it to the bottom of the turned down plate. With that in place I welded gussets for strenght to the front and back angles.

After shapping and grinding the edges smooth I chromed the piece and installed Kuryakyn floorboards.

 

For the detachable trunk I took a HD trunk rack piece I got for $10 at a salvage yard and welded it to the OEM RS backrest upright just above the latching mechanism. I then cut out the backrest hoop and filled and shaped the connection. For ragidity and to minamize vibration I welded two angled struts from midpoint of the frame down to an existing attachment point on the rear fender rail. I then installed a HD tour pak painted to match the bike.

 

I would appreciate hearing what you think.

Edited November 16, 2010 by Boe

[Eck]

WOW Boe, you have done some really nice work there.

Yea man..be proud of yuorself.

It really turned out great.

Now if my wife rode, I would have to ask you do do me a favor ....

[juggler]

Talk to Allen and Diamond R Accessories about getting the passenger floorboard mount extenders mas produced. My wife would love these.

[Lone Eagle]

Hey, that rack set up is sweet for the Harley trunk - where were you couple of years ago, . Great job.

[starcruiser]

That looks fantastic. Sometimes I get real jealous of you guys that have the talent to do your own mods! I see some sales potential in those extenders. Something to think about. Congrats!

 

Mark

[Tartan Terror]

Thats some really nice work. Definitely look into making more of those extenders. You will make a lot of wives very happy on here!!!

[Eck]

Definitely look into making more of those extenders.

You will make a lot of wives very happy on here!!!

 

 

Extenders usually do........

[Squidley]

Nice looking work there Boe, you could make yourself real busy making those items if you wanted to. Good fabrication is something I never get tired of seeing...Nice job

[Steve S]

Those mounts look AWESOME. That is some great fab work you do. How does the wife person like them???

[Boe]

They let her stretch out more so riding is much more enjoyable.

Thanks for the feed-back.

[Orrin]

Loooks absolutely fantastic. Great job of chrome and welding. Nice work!