Background
I have been riding motorcycle since 1976 all 2 wheelers until the Spyder RT-S SE5 In Dec 2010
Due to a disability I have never been able to use my left leg without the aid of a calliper I was always concerned about how to keep my foot on the LHS Footrest and modified the LHS Footrest with a stop to ensure my left leg would not slide off
I did modify the Spyders LHS Footrest in the same way (See Photo in Album Gallery)
Many had posted about floorboards and this looked like they would my give me more room
I purchased a set of Front and Rear floorboards from Inspector Gadget and they were excellent but I just felt I needed a little more width – Just over the standard width of the OEM Footrests
Having seen photos of the Seal Floorboards and noticed they were about 10” wide decided to order a set from John
I contacted John and he was able to post them to the UK
Within 3 weeks they arrived and I fitted them
I made some changes to the fittings as I like Stainless steel nuts, bolts , & washer etc
I advised John of the Changes just for his info
John
Ref the Seal Floorboards
Fitted them yesterday - Very easy to do and follow your instructions
I did make some changes to the fittings as I like to use Stainless Steel Nuts, Bolts etc
This is what I used on each side
For the Front Fitting
For the main footrest fixture - Some foam rubber under the floorboard - I used 2 x M6 45mm Stainless Steel Hexagon Flanged bolts + S/S Washer for the top and under the Seal Floorboard - S/S Washers under the weights and S/S nylock nuts & Dome Nuts to cover the threads and prevent dirt getting in
For the Rear fitting I used
1 x M8 40mm Flanged S/S Bolt 3 S/S Washers 1 rubber washer 1 Nyloc nut and a S/S Dome nut and foam rubber on the L shaped bracket under the Seal Floorboards
I Put the M8 Bolts + 1 S/S Washer in from the outside so the head will show and this goes against the L Shaped bracket - after the bracket goes the rubber washer then a S/S washer this goes against the rear passenger footrest on the other side goes another S/S Washer the Nyloc nut and the S/S Dome nut to cover the threads as this bolt is on the inside and this will prevent an dirt getting in
To attach the rear Seal Floorboard I used 1 x M6 30mm Flanged S/S Bolt & S/S Penny washer – Foam Rubber under the Seal Floorboard on top of the L shaped bracket and underneath the L Shaped bracket a Rubber washer and a Large diameter S/S Washer secured by a Nyloc nut and again S/S Dome nut to cover the bolt threads to stop any dirt getting in
Notes
Foam Rubber strip used Black - 50mm wide and 3mm Thick
This is a closed cell self adhesive Strip – Ideal for isolating from vibration
It is the closed cell type foam rubber which will not absorb water,
I kept the Rear Inspector Gadget footrest as they are a much better match than the OEM rear footrest inserts and are of the same quality as the Seal Floorboards
View the pictures with reference to the above in my Album gallery
See -
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/album.php?albumid=2903
I have only been out on a couple of trips now and found the Seal Floorboards are excellent and agree with all the positive comments posted on them by other members these will be a great asset when on long trips as they allow me to move my feet around and they have forward footrest built in
I have not had to modify them with reference to my left leg disability as with the extra width my foot remains firmly planted on the Seal Floorboard
I was so pleased John was able to supply them to me in the UK
If I am asked for info on them I will advise them of his website and will recommend they get in contact with him
I can't thank John enough for the excellent Product & Service you provided me with
Very happy to recommend the Seal Floorboards to all
Thanks John
