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[RGlideKid]

I've installed driver floorboard spacers on my last 3 touring bikes, so it was a no-brainer to pick up a set from Kuryakyn for my RGU.  I've bought Kury's before so I didn't have a problem buying them again this time.  They are robust and I have no worries about a part failure with them.

I believe they retail for $39.95, but I paid $33 and change delivered, so I thought I did well.

Installation is a snap unless you get a kit that's been on their shelves for a while, which I did.  Mine came with a total of 6 replacement bolts (when only 4 are needed), and some screwball instructions for CVO owners about installing the bolts from the inside of the frame, which would necessitate engine removal!  I wrote Kuryakyn customer support and told them thanks for the extra bolts, but would they kindly purge their system of the old instructions.  They sent me a PDF of their "newer" instructions, but they were still incorrect, so I let them know that again.  I never heard back from them.  I suppose my email ended up in their "pest" collection.

Anyway, in about 20+ minutes you can easily have these spacers installed with a few simple tools, and if you've never put a set I need to tell you that they make several positive changes for the driver: 
First, your boot and lower leg are moved out 3/4" more into the slipstream and away from the very hot engine and exhaust. 
Second, your legs/feet are now able to spread apart a total of 1-1/2 inches more than before.  This may not sound like much but it does provide for a much more comfortable stance while riding. 
Lastly, you now have a little more room to maneuver a large boot around those shifter or brake levers.

As far as new bike ergonomic changes, this is one of the first and least expensive changes I like to make.  It's also one of the most helpful and comfortable for the little money you'll shell out for the kit.

[CVODON]

These been around for along time, had them on my '01 RK, never bought Kurakyn but several manuf have them. One of the site vendors here has them but name fails me at this time.

[LMH]

I'm told these will not work on my 16 CVO Limited due to the Air Flow floorboards on this model. Do you know differently? Love to get the boards out to give me a bit more room etc.

Thanks

[RGlideKid]

I'm told these will not work on my 16 CVO Limited due to the Air Flow floorboards on this model. Do you know differently? Love to get the boards out to give me a bit more room etc.

Thanks

I'd call Kuryakyn and find out from them. 

[Mickle]

I'm told these will not work on my 16 CVO Limited due to the Air Flow floorboards on this model. Do you know differently? Love to get the boards out to give me a bit more room etc.

Thanks

They worked fine on my 2015 CVO Limited.

[WKC2019]

I'm told these will not work on my 16 CVO Limited due to the Air Flow floorboards on this model. Do you know differently? Love to get the boards out to give me a bit more room etc.

Thanks

They fit without issue on my 16 SESG

[Rooster]

The CVO floorboards are nice but the old stockers seem larger so more wiggle room for your feet. I installed the spacers as well and have been very happy with them. If I want to hit the curves a little hotter I tend to push the bike away instead of leaning to hard and worry about hitting. POM for me. Especially after Jonga's mishap. Good thing he landed on his feet. To bad the bike wasn't as lucky.