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| | | RatDog | | Chaac |  |  | | Reg. Date | : | 09/12/2012 | | Posts | : | 516 | | Location | : | Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, United States |
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| | Posted : 23 Dec 2012 - 19:47 Post title : Rider Floorboard Confusion... | | | Dumb question I suppose but here I go anyway... Is it possible to install rider boards (OEM or RIVCO) without getting rid of the forward controls?
I ask because I just want the floorboards to give myself riding position options, but I don't mind - in fact I rather like - using the forward controls. On the otherhand, I suppose having a heal shifter might be kind of cool for a change (and based on threads I have found - I don't anticipate having any trouble finding a comfy spot for my size 9 US foot).
| Paul
2012 Triumph Thunderbird Storm ABS (stealthy and fastest matte black!)
Previous Bikes:
2001 Suzuki Bandit GSF1200S
1981 Yamaha SECA XJ-750
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| | | RatDog | | Chaac | | | | Reg. Date | : | 09/12/2012 | | Posts | : | 516 | | Location | : | Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, United States |
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| | Posted : 26 Dec 2012 - 01:51 Post title : Re: Rider Floorboard Confusion... (Re: RatDog) | | | So figured out that the RIVCO's are a direct replacement for the pegs and don't require movement of the forward controls.
Being a shorty however, I already have a hard time retracting the kickstand (not to be confused with getting it up - har!). So now it seems I am facing a dilemma of either going for the RIVCOS - which could make the kickstand issue worse or require two actions if I need to always flip them up first - or just making do with the pegs only. Tips anyone?
| Paul
2012 Triumph Thunderbird Storm ABS (stealthy and fastest matte black!)
Previous Bikes:
2001 Suzuki Bandit GSF1200S
1981 Yamaha SECA XJ-750
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| | | RedBird2010 | | Chaac | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 11/10/2010 | | Posts | : | 666 | | Location | : | Spokane Valley, Washington, United States |
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| | Posted : 26 Dec 2012 - 03:57 Post title : Re: Rider Floorboard Confusion... (Re: RatDog) | | | I know there is at least one thread here that talks about different methods for retracting the kickstand, I can reach mine with floorboards but it is a stretch. I believe someone uses a telescoping rod with a way to snag the kickstand and pull it up.
Good luck and keep us informed.
| Rick 
2010 Thunderbird SE 1600
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| | | intimidator32 | | Chaac | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 12/05/2012 | | Posts | : | 913 | | Location | : | lexington, ky, United States |
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| | Posted : 26 Dec 2012 - 23:13 Post title : Re: Rider Floorboard Confusion... (Re: RatDog) | | |
RatDog wrote:
I ask because I just want the floorboards to give myself riding position options, but I don't mind - in fact I rather like - using the forward controls. On the otherhand, I suppose having a heal shifter might be kind of cool for a change (and based on threads I have found - I don't anticipate having any trouble finding a comfy spot for my size 9 US foot). |
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i'm pretty sure you can take the heel part of the shifter off if you dont want it and for my 2cents i like the oem boards better. i've got the passengers on mine now and hope to get the drivers before spring
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| | | SmokinLoon | | Set | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 12/06/2012 | | Posts | : | 154 | | Location | : | South Dakota, United States |
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| | Posted : 10 Mar 2013 - 03:16 Post title : Re: Rider Floorboard Confusion... (Re: RatDog) | | | I tried the RIVCO floorboards. I sent them back after about 15 miles of using them. First, I did not care for the angle in which my foot rested. When the controls are mounted "forward" I would think the angle of the floorboard angle to reflect having the foot at a slightly sharper angle that the traditional mid to lower-mid position. Instead I found my toes pointed downward too far in a planter-extension of the foot. If the heel would have been a bit lower that may have fit a lot better. This brings me to the 2nd issue: the height in which the floorboards were mounted. They actually raised the height of the foot up a bit thanks to the heel being unable to drop, the fulcrum of the foot is higher and again this was not comfortable for me at all. Third and most important was the quality issue. The left side bracket the board was mounted to was welded on too loose and therefore the floorboard sloped out and down left-ward from the bike. Talk about an odd feeling. Needless to say I sent them back.
I ended up buying the Triumph floorboard kit and floorboards and put only about 40-50 miles on them last year before I put the bike away. The jury is still out really, I'm not sure if I like the position of them either and may just go to the Kury pegs with the kick outs. We'll see though. If I do switch to the Kury's I will probably be selling the T-Bird floorboards and the kit here in these forums.
| I notice when I arrive at a typical rally all of the HD riders bow down down out of respect. My friend (an HD rider) says that I'm mistaken and that the HD guys are bending over to pick up rocks to throw at me. Thankfully, I have yet to be hit by a rock and if need be I can out run them all. 
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| | | intimidator32 | | Chaac | | | | Reg. Date | : | 12/05/2012 | | Posts | : | 913 | | Location | : | lexington, ky, United States |
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| | Posted : 10 Mar 2013 - 13:24 Post title : Re: Rider Floorboard Confusion... (Re: SmokinLoon) | | | Smokinloon, if you end up not wanting them let me know , if i have the cash on hand i'll take 'em .
| currently on a slow Harley but will have another Triumph eventually
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| | | SmokinLoon | | Set | | | | Reg. Date | : | 12/06/2012 | | Posts | : | 154 | | Location | : | South Dakota, United States |
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| | Posted : 28 Mar 2013 - 03:34 Post title : Re: Rider Floorboard Confusion... (Re: intimidator32) | | |
intimidator32 wrote:
Smokinloon, if you end up not wanting them let me know , if i have the cash on hand i'll take 'em . |
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Will do. I will keep that in mind and send you a PM if I decide not ditch the boards and go back to the pegs. Thanks!
| I notice when I arrive at a typical rally all of the HD riders bow down down out of respect. My friend (an HD rider) says that I'm mistaken and that the HD guys are bending over to pick up rocks to throw at me. Thankfully, I have yet to be hit by a rock and if need be I can out run them all.
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| | | ufothunderbird | | Set | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 18/02/2012 | | Posts | : | 220 | | Location | : | TBirdHills, NSW, Australia |
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| | Posted : 28 Mar 2013 - 08:13 Post title : Re: Rider Floorboard Confusion... (Re: RatDog) | | | I have the Rivco floorboards because A: The triumph boards are overpriced and need the relocation kit , B : the Rivco boards bolt straight on and are at a good height - I rate them 
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| | | sprint5t | | Set | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 07/02/2011 | | Posts | : | 355 | | Location | : | Ely, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom |
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| | Posted : 29 Mar 2013 - 16:41 Post title : Re: Rider Floorboard Confusion... (Re: RatDog) | | | I have Triumph footboards one of my favourite mods, ..
I also didn't use the heel shifter that came with the kit. didn't want it or need it. 
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| | | GerPa | | Jupiter | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 10/12/2011 | | Posts | : | 1,919 | | Location | : | Mackay, Central Queensland, Australia |
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| | Posted : 29 Mar 2013 - 20:49 Post title : Re: Rider Floorboard Confusion... (Re: RatDog) | | | Hello Paul
As an alternative suggestion, you might consider the Ky Switchbade Footrests, Fast Eddy put me onto them and they work great, the have the flexibilty of foot pegs with the added. Ability to be able to flick out he footrest which in effect gives the same or similar foot platform as a floorboard.
Gerry D
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| | | Duty_First | | Set | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 15/03/2013 | | Posts | : | 64 | | Location | : | Adelaide, SA, Australia |
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| | Posted : 31 Mar 2013 - 02:50 Post title : Re: Rider Floorboard Confusion... (Re: GerPa) | | | I have ordered a set of Triumph Chromeline riders floorboards have just read the installation instructions. The instructions state that you have to drain the brake from the master cylinder at the rear caliper and disconnect the brake line. Can someone who has fitted the boards tell me if, and why, this has to be done? Why can't the master cylinder be left full, moved to one side and reattached after? Am I missing something here??
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| | | SmokinLoon | | Set | | | | Reg. Date | : | 12/06/2012 | | Posts | : | 154 | | Location | : | South Dakota, United States |
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| | Posted : 31 Mar 2013 - 04:47 Post title : Re: Rider Floorboard Confusion... (Re: Duty_First) | | | Duty_First wrote:
I have ordered a set of Triumph Chromeline riders floorboards have just read the installation instructions. The instructions state that you have to drain the brake from the master cylinder at the rear caliper and disconnect the brake line. Can someone who has fitted the boards tell me if, and why, this has to be done? Why can't the master cylinder be left full, moved to one side and reattached after? Am I missing something here?? |
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Disconnecting the brake line, there is no need to if you go slow and be careful. Getting the wrench in behind everything is tight, and you don't have much leverage to loosen the bolt, so you'll need an extension of some kind. Just go slow and take your time, if you have any mechanical ability what-so-ever you'll be just fine. I did it so you can too.
Also... I'm seriously thinking of buying a set of the Kury Switchblade pegs just to test them out. I like the floorbaords, but not sure just how much yet. I sort of miss the more forward controls the T-Bird had with the pegs. Time will tell.
| I notice when I arrive at a typical rally all of the HD riders bow down down out of respect. My friend (an HD rider) says that I'm mistaken and that the HD guys are bending over to pick up rocks to throw at me. Thankfully, I have yet to be hit by a rock and if need be I can out run them all.
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| | | Ultimate38 | | Set | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 12/01/2010 | | Posts | : | 134 | | Location | : | Albany, NY, United States |
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| | Posted : 31 Mar 2013 - 09:26 Post title : Re: Rider Floorboard Confusion... (Re: sprint5t) | | |
To sprint5t
I have the Kuryakyn switchblade pegs and I am looking for a heel toes shifter.
Can the one of this kit be mounted in place of the stock one ?
| Jacques/Ultimate38
New Tbird 2012, 1600, black and ... stock until now !
Previous 2009 1600 Tbird/KN Air filter/Hog Slayer exhaust/Brian Custom saddle/Oil pressure gauge/oil temperature/Horse saddleback.
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| | | sprint5t | | Set | | | | Reg. Date | : | 07/02/2011 | | Posts | : | 355 | | Location | : | Ely, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom |
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| | Posted : 06 Apr 2013 - 10:30 Post title : Re: Rider Floorboard Confusion... (Re: Ultimate38) | | | Simon,
I have the standard Triumph replacement parts that came with the floorboards, .... I used the toe shifter part and didn't fit the heel shifter, if you can try and see whether the heel shifter fits the parts you have then I'm happy to send you mine.
Cheers
John
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| | | sprint5t | | Set | | | | Reg. Date | : | 07/02/2011 | | Posts | : | 355 | | Location | : | Ely, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom |
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| | Posted : 06 Apr 2013 - 10:33 Post title : Re: Rider Floorboard Confusion... (Re: SmokinLoon) | | |
SmokinLoon wrote:
Duty_First wrote:
I have ordered a set of Triumph Chromeline riders floorboards have just read the installation instructions. The instructions state that you have to drain the brake from the master cylinder at the rear caliper and disconnect the brake line. Can someone who has fitted the boards tell me if, and why, this has to be done? Why can't the master cylinder be left full, moved to one side and reattached after? Am I missing something here?? |
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Disconnecting the brake line, there is no need to if you go slow and be careful. Getting the wrench in behind everything is tight, and you don't have much leverage to loosen the bolt, so you'll need an extension of some kind. Just go slow and take your time, if you have any mechanical ability what-so-ever you'll be just fine. I did it so you can too.
Also... I'm seriously thinking of buying a set of the Kury Switchblade pegs just to test them out. I like the floorbaords, but not sure just how much yet. I sort of miss the more forward controls the T-Bird had with the pegs. Time will tell. |
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I have no mechanical knowledge and I managed to fit mine without removing the brake cylinder etc... you do need 3 arms and be very ambidextrous and have an amazing level of patience.
BUT .. I think it was well worth it it's one of my favourite mods.
John
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| | | Ultimate38 | | Set | | | | Reg. Date | : | 12/01/2010 | | Posts | : | 134 | | Location | : | Albany, NY, United States |
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| | Posted : 14 Apr 2013 - 19:20 Post title : Re: Rider Floorboard Confusion... (Re: sprint5t) | | |
sprint5t wrote:
Simon,
I have the standard Triumph replacement parts that came with the floorboards, .... I used the toe shifter part and didn't fit the heel shifter, if you can try and see whether the heel shifter fits the parts you have then I'm happy to send you mine.
Cheers
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Thank for the offer, I check, but it will not fit on the stock plate and shifter. 
| Jacques/Ultimate38
New Tbird 2012, 1600, black and ... stock until now !
Previous 2009 1600 Tbird/KN Air filter/Hog Slayer exhaust/Brian Custom saddle/Oil pressure gauge/oil temperature/Horse saddleback.
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| | | Lantesh | | Set | | | Reg. Date | : | 25/05/2011 | | Posts | : | 243 | | Location | : | United States |
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| | Posted : 25 May 2013 - 17:08 Post title : Re: Rider Floorboard Confusion... (Re: RatDog) | | | I had the Triumph boards on my bike for a year and half. I tried to like them, but my legs are just too long, and in the end I went back to the stock pegs. The boards are just mounted too high for me, which forced my knees up, and put extra pressure on my hips. Longer rides caused excessive hip pain. With the pegs I can drop my heels, which lowers my knees, which in turn means no hip pressure. I did like the surface area on the boards, and the ability to move my feet around, but the trade off wasn't worth it. I may have some custom lowering brackets made up for the boards at some point, but I wonder if this will cause ground clearance issues. I guess the bottom line is I'm not unhappy with the pegs, and maybe I'm just a peg type of rider. If anything the boards were kind of a novelty.
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