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hammersfan · 07-17-2007, 10:00 PM

Has anyone here installed Suzuki passenger and or rider floor boards on their M50. If so ,do you like them ?

cyclesinct · 07-18-2007, 09:29 AM

I have driver floorboards on mine. I didn't install them myself, they came on the bike when I bought it used, so I can't say anything about installation, but I've been very happy with them. I like having a place to plant my size 13 shoes. Nothing against pegs, I've ridden other bikes with them, but my feet feel more comfortable on longer rides with a larger surface area for my foot to rest on. IMO you'd be happy with a nice pair of floorboards for either of you.

jpwM50 · 07-18-2007, 01:40 PM

I did, its in this post.
http://www.motorcycle-journal.com/fo...t=floor+boards

hammersfan · 07-18-2007, 02:49 PM

Thanks guys. I have ridden a few bikes recently with floorboards and really found them more comfortable.

dagolfguy · 07-18-2007, 07:12 PM

I put the rider boards on. It was simple to do and it is a definite improvement.

BEK · 07-18-2007, 10:17 PM

Do floorboards reduce the amount you can lean the bike?

vicsM50 · 07-19-2007, 08:30 AM

I ordered mine last week and should be getting today or tomorrrow...can't wait. I never rode a bike with floorboards but with the new Milwaukee boots I just bought, I'll bet it'll make a world of a difference. Does anyone else have trouble with their boot heel sticking to the footpeg on the shifter side?

gar4mayor · 07-19-2007, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by BEK

Do floorboards reduce the amount you can lean the bike?

i don't think so. if i remember correctly, the footpegs actually stuck out farther than the o.e.m. mini-floorboards that i put on. the bigger highway hawk and cobra floorboards may be a different story.

they were real easy to install. just remove the e-clip with some needle-nose pliers; push out the metal pin (you may need a rubber mallet); and the pegs just slide right out.

one warning if you're using the oem boards. the rubber part is not held on with the strongest of glues. if they start to peel off, re-glue them as soon as possible. otherwise they might come off in the middle of a ride...like mine.

hammersfan · 07-19-2007, 03:34 PM

Has anyone installed the passenger boards as well ? It is claimed that they lower the hight and move forward one inch which would rally help passengers with long legs like my wife !

Harsh Winters · 07-20-2007, 02:25 PM

if you go to this thread on the Boulevard page of this site you can see my comments about the passenger floorboards I installed on my C50T.

http://www.motorcycle-journal.com/fo...ootboards.html

hammersfan · 07-23-2007, 09:03 PM

Thanks again guys.

vicsM50 · 07-24-2007, 09:27 PM

Installed mine last week...love them. On top of the added comfort while riding (especially at crusiing speeds) I also feel more confident on turns and twistys. Best mod yet.

Atlas68 · 07-24-2007, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by hammersfan

Has anyone here installed Suzuki passenger and or rider floor boards on their M50. If so ,do you like them ?

Hey hammer. Installed rider mini floorboards during the winter and love the extra comfort and position options. As it hasn't been mentioned yet, you may want to consider the heel/ toe shifter as well. After installing the FB's, I found it annoying to fit my toe under the shift leaver due to the limited space. The heel toe shifter makes the whole experience easier and even more comfortable. Cheers bud.

alby · 07-25-2007, 06:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Atlas68

Hey hammer. Installed rider mini floorboards during the winter and love the extra comfort and position options. As it hasn't been mentioned yet, you may want to consider the heel/ toe shifter as well. After installing the FB's, I found it annoying to fit my toe under the shift leaver due to the limited space. The heel toe shifter makes the whole experience easier and even more comfortable. Cheers bud.

thank you very much i was just thinking aboutthe gear shift and about the room for a boot .
the heel and toe leaver does suzuki put one out or did u buy after market
and if so where about if you dont mined me asking

Atlas68 · 07-25-2007, 07:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alby

thank you very much i was just thinking aboutthe gear shift and about the room for a boot .
the heel and toe leaver does suzuki put one out or did u buy after market
and if so where about if you dont mined me asking

Here you go Alby.
Heel and Toe Shifter VL800 M50 :: Boulevard C50 - Volusia :: Cruisers :: Oneida Suzuki Inc

The mini floorboards as well.
DRIVER FLOORBOARDS M50 BOULEVARD :: Boulevard M50 :: Cruisers :: Oneida Suzuki Inc

HTH...Atlas

digitalbroccoli · 07-25-2007, 01:26 PM

I ran the OEM mini boards for a bit, then swapped in Kury switchblades, and I think I've settled on running with the Iso wings from Kury. Still big enough to give me a place to put my feet comfortably, but they're not huge.

ghostriderchuck · 01-12-2008, 08:16 PM

I installed Cobra passenger floorboards, the install was very easy, and passenger likes the change. Still can't decide if I would like drivers floorboards and or heel toe shifter.

4dtvman · 01-13-2008, 04:19 PM

I installed mini OEM riders floor board and love them I can move my feet around ALOT. But as far as the heal and toe shifter I don't think so for this type of bike.

07-17-2007, 10:00 PM	#1 (permalink)
hammersfan U.B's LoveChild Joined: Jan 2006 Bike: 2008 C90 SE Location: Ajax ,Ontario ,Canada Posts: 1,213	Floor boards Has anyone here installed Suzuki passenger and or rider floor boards on their M50. If so ,do you like them ? __________________ Ride Safe Hammersfan

07-18-2007, 09:29 AM	#2 (permalink)
cyclesinct Third gear and cruising Joined: Feb 2007 Bike: Boulevard M50 Location: Connecticut Posts: 456	I have driver floorboards on mine. I didn't install them myself, they came on the bike when I bought it used, so I can't say anything about installation, but I've been very happy with them. I like having a place to plant my size 13 shoes. Nothing against pegs, I've ridden other bikes with them, but my feet feel more comfortable on longer rides with a larger surface area for my foot to rest on. IMO you'd be happy with a nice pair of floorboards for either of you. __________________ '05 M50 black MAPAM backrest Corbin dual tour Highwayman Jumbo Straight Bags Johns Kit forward controls Debaffled exhaust

07-18-2007, 01:40 PM	#3 (permalink)
jpwM50 Clutch Cadet Joined: Jul 2005 Bike: Blue M50 Location: Waterloo, Canada Posts: 944	I did, its in this post. http://www.motorcycle-journal.com/fo...t=floor+boards __________________

07-18-2007, 02:49 PM	#4 (permalink)
hammersfan U.B's LoveChild Joined: Jan 2006 Bike: 2008 C90 SE Location: Ajax ,Ontario ,Canada Posts: 1,213	Thanks guys. I have ridden a few bikes recently with floorboards and really found them more comfortable. __________________ Ride Safe Hammersfan

07-19-2007, 08:30 AM	#7 (permalink)
vicsM50 Where Am I ? Joined: Jul 2007 Bike: 2007 Suzuki Boulevard M50 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 26	I ordered mine last week and should be getting today or tomorrrow...can't wait. I never rode a bike with floorboards but with the new Milwaukee boots I just bought, I'll bet it'll make a world of a difference. Does anyone else have trouble with their boot heel sticking to the footpeg on the shifter side? __________________ "No matter what you do, look good doing it."

07-18-2007, 07:12 PM	#5 (permalink)
dagolfguy Where Am I ? Joined: Jun 2006 Bike: Suzuki M50 Location: Upstate New York, near Saratoga Springs Posts: 34	I put the rider boards on. It was simple to do and it is a definite improvement.

07-18-2007, 10:17 PM	#6 (permalink)
BEK Where Am I ? Joined: Apr 2007 Bike: 06 Gray M50 Location: Chicago burbs Posts: 43	Do floorboards reduce the amount you can lean the bike?

07-19-2007, 03:34 PM	#9 (permalink)
hammersfan U.B's LoveChild Joined: Jan 2006 Bike: 2008 C90 SE Location: Ajax ,Ontario ,Canada Posts: 1,213	Has anyone installed the passenger boards as well ? It is claimed that they lower the hight and move forward one inch which would rally help passengers with long legs like my wife ! __________________ Ride Safe Hammersfan

07-20-2007, 02:25 PM	#10 (permalink)
Harsh Winters Newbie Joined: Jul 2007 Bike: 2006 C50T with a Mustang seat and passenger floor boards. Location: Montgomery, IL Posts: 18	if you go to this thread on the Boulevard page of this site you can see my comments about the passenger floorboards I installed on my C50T. http://www.motorcycle-journal.com/fo...ootboards.html __________________ ------------------------------------------- America - Land of the FREE because of the BRAVE.

07-23-2007, 09:03 PM	#11 (permalink)
hammersfan U.B's LoveChild Joined: Jan 2006 Bike: 2008 C90 SE Location: Ajax ,Ontario ,Canada Posts: 1,213	Thanks again guys. __________________ Ride Safe Hammersfan

07-24-2007, 09:27 PM	#12 (permalink)
vicsM50 Where Am I ? Joined: Jul 2007 Bike: 2007 Suzuki Boulevard M50 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 26	Installed mine last week...love them. On top of the added comfort while riding (especially at crusiing speeds) I also feel more confident on turns and twistys. Best mod yet. __________________ "No matter what you do, look good doing it."

07-25-2007, 01:26 PM	#16 (permalink)
digitalbroccoli U.B's LoveChild Joined: Jan 2007 Bike: 06 M50 in Bluuuuuuuuue Location: Sodus, NY Posts: 1,035	I ran the OEM mini boards for a bit, then swapped in Kury switchblades, and I think I've settled on running with the Iso wings from Kury. Still big enough to give me a place to put my feet comfortably, but they're not huge. __________________

01-12-2008, 08:16 PM	#17 (permalink)
ghostriderchuck Seat Tester Joined: Sep 2007 Bike: 2006 Suzuki Boulevard M50 Location: Chicopee Massachusetts Posts: 73	Cobra Passenger Floorboards I installed Cobra passenger floorboards, the install was very easy, and passenger likes the change. Still can't decide if I would like drivers floorboards and or heel toe shifter. __________________ There is no shame in just watching the parade go by. Feel free not to jump onto a float and embarrass yourself and/or anyone who might claim knowing you as a character witness.

01-13-2008, 04:19 PM	#18 (permalink)
4dtvman Sprocket Pilot Joined: Sep 2006 Bike: Suzuki LC 1500 and 2005 Honda VTX1300 Location: Tiverton RI Posts: 822	I installed mini OEM riders floor board and love them I can move my feet around ALOT. But as far as the heal and toe shifter I don't think so for this type of bike. __________________ Back in the saddle again

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