Are floorboards worth the extra $$?

[Stumpy6Guns]

The '16 RTL that I rode over the weekend had really nice floorboards, with flexible rubber and all. My '12 RTL has pegs. I like them both, but for different reasons.

The pegs give me instant feedback about foot placement and pressure, while the floorboards let me stretch my legs a bit and were more comfortable. Changing them is not a small investment, so I want to be certain of my decision. This is not a high priority for me; just wondering what other ryders like.

 

[ARtraveler]

Seal floorboards offers two nice options and about one half the price of the BRP.

I had the deluxe ones on my 2010 and have the pups on the 2011. Give them a call. They install easily. If I can do it in less than a half hour, anyone can.

I will see if I can come up with some pictures.

Can't find pictures of the deluxe--below are the pups.

 

[Bob Denman]

I also like having a bit of a "dance floor" underneath my toes! You can move around a bit during a ride, and keep your legs a bit more comfy! :thumbup:
I put ISCI boards on my 2010, and I was impressed with their quality and adjustability.
But Seals were a very close second choice!

 

[Pirate looks at --]

You will love them!:yes::yes:

 

[Bob Denman]

I suppose that the question you need to ask yourself is, "What is my comfort worth; to ME?"

 

[blacklightning]

I also like floorboards better than just the peg. I actually went with the Web Boards. To me they looked as if they belonged on a spyder. Just like the seal boards, they come in a mini and a full length version. I went with the mini boards.

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[DR Buck]

Worth every dollar you spend on them. I love my floorboards. :yes:

 

[Bob Denman]

Tell me a little bit about that forward-pivoting highway peg, that the passenger gets.
I'd like to get a pair of them for the Missus! :thumbup:
(Who ever said, that I wasn't an incurable Romantic? )

 

[DR Buck]

Tell me a little bit about that forward-pivoting highway peg, that the passenger gets.
I'd like to get a pair of them for the Missus! :thumbup:
(Who ever said, that I wasn't an incurable Romantic? )

Bob,

I'm not sure who makes them. I ordered them with the boards from Diamond R. I don't know if they are still doing the boards, but if you give Allen a call, he may be able to pass on the info about the flip-up passenger highway pegs. And, yes, the Missus loves them. She's short and they help a lot.

 

[Bob Denman]

Thanks! :thumbup:
Diamond-R; I think that I might have their number tucked away nearby...

 

[Lew L]

RT-S

RT-S came with floor boards and they are GREAT. Step a bit harder on the o/s board when turning and touch the inside knee to the "tank"--- a little bend of the inside elbow and your cutting corners faster than any cruser and pushing "nanny " to the limit.

Kaos

 

[Babyblue]

Seal floorboards offers two nice options and about one half the price of the BRP.

I had the deluxe ones on my 2010 and have the pups on the 2011. Give them a call. They install easily. If I can do it in less than a half hour, anyone can.

I will see if I can come up with some pictures.

Can't find pictures of the deluxe--below are the pups.

I notice you put the "pups" on your 2011. Is there a reason? These are the ones I am looking at. I have short legs, but, now my knees are starting to bother me a bit.

Lori

 

[cobraswinger]

Inspector Gadget

I put a pair of inspector gadget floorboards on my 2011 SM5 along with his heel toe shifter. You must install the heel toe shifter if you install the floorboards on the SM5 because you cant get your foot under the shifter with the floorboards installed. The prices are very reasonable and the quality is great. I would suggest it for the extra room that you get and the ability to move your feet around to get comfy

 

[Bob Denman]

If you want any of Gadget's gadgets...


http://www.spyderrt.info/

(I've been waiting to see that for too long! :roflblack

 

[BitSlayer]

I had the Seal Delux floorboards on my 2011 Limited. I loved them as they allow you to move around and stretch you legs a bit. I am about 6'-3" and with the stock seat, the pegs would kill my legs after being on the bike for awhile. The floorboards did help make the ryde more enjoyable. To me, they were worth every penny.

 

[SteveandBelinda]

I agree with BitSlayer. I actually bought his floorboards off of his 2011, for my 2010 RT, and love them. Doing some highway today, so am sure they will be great on highway as much as in town. Probably more so.
Thanks again Larry. :bowdown:

I had the Seal Delux floorboards on my 2011 Limited. I loved them as they allow you to move around and stretch you legs a bit. I am about 6'-3" and with the stock seat, the pegs would kill my legs after being on the bike for awhile. The floorboards did help make the ryde more enjoyable. To me, they were worth every penny.

 

[BitSlayer]

I agree with BitSlayer. I actually bought his floorboards off of his 2011, for my 2010 RT, and love them. Doing some highway today, so am sure they will be great on highway as much as in town. Probably more so.
Thanks again Larry. :bowdown:

Steve,

i am so glad you are enjoying them. Hope your highway miles are as good as your intown miles.

 

[spyderCodes]

Goggles on.
swimming upstream.

I like pegs better.
For all the reasons given by the OP and also by bracing myself aaginst the pegs I think I can take corners much better.
Floorboards are nice for passengers, but as a ryder gimme pegs.

 

[billy514]

I have A set of Syder Boards for $ 350.00 that Retail for $ 500.00

I Have A set of Spyder Boards for sale that are like new. I will sell them for $350.00 including shipping . They retail for $500.00 . They look really good and give you numerous positions for your feet . All hardware included .

The '16 RTL that I rode over the weekend had really nice floorboards, with flexible rubber and all. My '12 RTL has pegs. I like them both, but for different reasons.

The pegs give me instant feedback about foot placement and pressure, while the floorboards let me stretch my legs a bit and were more comfortable. Changing them is not a small investment, so I want to be certain of my decision. This is not a high priority for me; just wondering what other ryders like.

 

[sealfloorboards]

Thanks all you Seal Floorboards supporters. As the first to design a Floorboard for my own RS SE5 in 2009, I have always held to the belief that riding should be a joy, not an endurance contest, even on those long 500 mile days.. Quality, comfort and original (not copied) design has been my motto since I started out as a full time sculptor,40 yrs. ago.
Ride in comfort,