New footboards for motorcycles
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BluesStringer
Les Brers
I pulled up the link and showed the pic to my wife. Her first question was, "How much is that?" I said, "I don't know, probably 3 or 400 dollars." Clicked on the pic and saw $399.
To tell you the truth, if they do what they say they do very well, that's not a ton of money. They're lockable and quick-disconnect, so it makes transporting through all 50 states legal, and the QD system makes it so you can remove the lock-box and take into your hotel room or in your tent with you when you're at Sturgis or anywhere else that it's legal to stop and stay overnight (or longer) with a firearm.
They're polished or hard-powder-coated billet aluminum with foam traction inserts and waterproof seals. You can even get them keyed to your bike's ignition key (Harley's only apparently).
Here's a page of floorboard kits from JP's Cycle (done business with them for 40 years) and various aftermarket makers list for between around $80 to $500 bucks, but admittedly, every one of those are pairs, and the lock-box wolf linked to (thanks wolf) appears to be $399 each. But none of the pairs have any other function than a footrest, so all things considered, if I had a need for a scooter lock-box, I wouldn't feel they were overpriced and would probably buy it for a build something like this that I did about 18 or 20 years ago:
JustTheFacts
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Why waste your time on these posts? I thought you had friends and activities that occupied your time?
BluesStringer
Les Brers
Hey wolf, I've never known you to be a leg-humper magnet. What are you doing differently these days?
wolf_fire
New member
Just my charm I guess. JusttheFacts seems to be following me around and posting about me even though he knows I have him on ignore. I guess I should be flattered by all the attention.
I have a couple of concerns with these. 1. If mounted for the rider, they would not last very long with some riders that corner fast and drag their floorboards. (I know, slow down) 2. Quick disconnect could mean quickly stolen. There have been a lot of quick disconnect Harley saddle bags that have been stolen.
topgun47
New member
I pulled up the link and showed the pic to my wife. Her first question was, "How much is that?" I said, "I don't know, probably 3 or 400 dollars." Clicked on the pic and saw $399.
To tell you the truth, if they do what they say they do very well, that's not a ton of money. They're lockable and quick-disconnect, so it makes transporting through all 50 states legal, and the QD system makes it so you can remove the lock-box and take into your hotel room or in your tent with you when you're at Sturgis or anywhere else that it's legal to stop and stay overnight (or longer) with a firearm.
They're polished or hard-powder-coated billet aluminum with foam traction inserts and waterproof seals. You can even get them keyed to your bike's ignition key (Harley's only apparently).
Here's a page of floorboard kits from JP's Cycle (done business with them for 40 years) and various aftermarket makers list for between around $80 to $500 bucks, but admittedly, every one of those are pairs, and the lock-box wolf linked to (thanks wolf) appears to be $399 each. But none of the pairs have any other function than a footrest, so all things considered, if I had a need for a scooter lock-box, I wouldn't feel they were overpriced and would probably buy it for a build something like this that I did about 18 or 20 years ago:
How much did you pay to place this ad here?
BluesStringer
Les Brers
What are you talking about? I'm not selling anything. In fact, I'm being very charitable and giving away knowledge of the topic for free.
What's your beef?
topgun47
New member
Sorry if I came off like I had a problem with it. I was only trying to be funny, (or facetious as the overly educated say).
Footboards
BluesStringer----Thanks for the input! Though I am not a rider, I have a lot of respect for those that seriously do ride! And I am sure your input was very useful to those serious riders! When I first saw this, was going to delete it. But then I thought: "Maybe someone that rides would find this interesting" So, I posted it! AAgain, thank you for your input, which I am sure came from being a serious rider! God bless!
BluesStringer
Les Brers
Actually, you should thank wolf_fire for the link, which BTW, was not a link to whatever "post" you referenced in your OP. I've been looking around trying to find forum posts about either the one wolf found, or another one, and so far only found one forum thread about them, which not surprisingly, was on a Link Removed.
I used to be a serious rider. From 1974 up until about 2002 I rarely put less than 25K to 30K per year in the saddle. Back surgeries ended that pace, and eventually my back and other circumstances ended my riding altogether. I was a serious hobbyist builder too, the scooter pictured above being the third to last one I built out of a total of maybe 18 or 20 all told.
It's kind of a "Glory Days" topic for me now. Thanks for awakening some old memories.
hah, neat idea! I wouldn't buy them because I drag the floorboards enough already, but for a different bike/height setup it's a pretty spiffy concept. locking as well, so it most likely counts in the "must be in a separate locked area" or "trunk" states. if nothing else, great place to stuff a few emergency tools, and extra fuses etc.
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