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Custom Vehicle Discussions => Screamin’ Eagle® Dyna® => Topic started by: Smurfsdad on June 08, 2007, 09:57:24 PM
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Have any of you installed heelrests on your FXDSE?
If you have, what ones did you use?
Smurfsdad
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Dear Smurfsdad
I am looking for some as well. I was going to buy the ones for dyna/softtail HD part # 50227-01 and put the knurled shifter peg on.... has anyone else done this??
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Andrea
I own a 2007 FXDSE and do not have long legs and I had the (same) problem of my feet sliding off the foot pegs at highway speeds. I have now installed the heel rest kit and knurled shifter pegs as you described (Part numbers 50227-01 & 34706-07). THEY WORK AND LOOK GREAT. Now my feet rest comfortably on the footrests without having to reach my feet forward or apply downwards pressure on the pegs to keep them from sliding or blowing off the pegs at highway speeds. Although an expensive ($155) fix to the feet sliding off the pegs issue, I'm glad I did it. My buddy is tall with long legs and he never had the same problem when riding my bike so I guess it's only a problem for us "short legged freaks"!
Screaming Tuna
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Dear Tuna
Wonderful.. I cannot wait to buy them. I also have the reach seat it works really well.
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I have been looking for heelrests since the day I first got my bike. I didn't want to go with the Kuryakin pegs, but it looked like that was the only option. It seems that Screaming Tuna took the other route I was considering, and it worked. The parts catalog for the FXDSE does not list the part number for the forward control kit, so the dealership wouldn't guarantee that the HD part 50227-01 would fit. So, thanks for the info. I just ordered the parts online from Surdyke HD in Missouri.
Total with shipping = $135.87
Not having my boots sliding off the pegs and dragging asphalt = Priceless :bananarock:
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Hi can you guys that installed the heel rest post a few pics. Also was the installtion easy and how do they perform ( not moving )?
Thanks
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Not having my boots sliding off the pegs and dragging asphalt = Priceless :bananarock:
I've looked at 'em a few times. Sat on a couple of parked bikes and they felt good too. I already drag the pegs occasionally now, though. Seems like if I added heel rests, I'd be asking for it all the time. How much do they cut down your lean angles?
bc
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Just got finished putting the heel rests on the scoot... Unfortunately, I didn't consider one thing (and Tuna didn't mention it in his post either.)... The shifter pegs (pt #34706-07) will only work on the left side of the bike, since the back side of the peg is smooth. I went to the local HD house and picked up some Flame style heel rest kit (other styles available,) which come with a right and left side. Maybe HD will offer some knurled chrome ones in the future.
The installation was fairly quick - less than 30 minutes - and required only a spring clip plier, and a couple of 9/16" wrenches. Doesn't seem to hinder the lean angle much, but then I'm not pretending to be a crotch rocket rider on a Hyabusa either. In other words, if you're scraping the pegs now, you'd definitely be scraping the heel rests.
I'll try to get some pictures up in the next few days.
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Just got finished putting the heel rests on the scoot... Unfortunately, I didn't consider one thing (and Tuna didn't mention it in his post either.)... The shifter pegs (pt #34706-07) will only work on the left side of the bike, since the back side of the peg is smooth.
I figured I better clarify the matter mentioned above. The knurled pegs will work on both sides. However, when you put the right side peg on, the design, tread, look (whatever you want to call it,) is the opposite of the brake pedal and peg.
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I also Installed my heel rest this weekend. I ran into the backward problem as well. Here is a picture of it.
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I've looked at 'em a few times. Sat on a couple of parked bikes and they felt good too. I already drag the pegs occasionally now, though. Seems like if I added heel rests, I'd be asking for it all the time. How much do they cut down your lean angles?
bc
The heel rest does not extend as far out as the foot pegs. It is however possible to have the heel rest lower than the foot peg so you have to be carefull where you position it. There is a difference between the HD and the Kuruakyn heel rests. One of them mounts in closer to the bike since it does not have an additional male mount. It changes the inner part of the peg and the mount together to keep the peg closer to the center of the bike (maintaining lean angle) and is also a cleaner look since it has less fasteners. Actually I think both HD and Kuryukan have 2 different "arms" for the heel rest so look close before you buy.
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The heel rest does not extend as far out as the foot pegs. It is however possible to have the heel rest lower than the foot peg so you have to be carefull where you position it. There is a difference between the HD and the Kuruakyn heel rests. One of them mounts in closer to the bike since it does not have an additional male mount. It changes the inner part of the peg and the mount together to keep the peg closer to the center of the bike (maintaining lean angle) and is also a cleaner look since it has less fasteners. Actually I think both HD and Kuryukan have 2 different "arms" for the heel rest so look close before you buy.
Thanks, I'll look again. One thing, though - I thought the heel rest was always lower than the peg. Who rides flat-footed? Even footboards have a slant.
bc
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Thanks, I'll look again. One thing, though - I thought the heel rest was always lower than the peg. Who rides flat-footed? Even footboards have a slant.
bc
Yes you are correct but the heel rests can be set at different angles. So if you set it too low it reduces cornering clearance.
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I put the HD rubber and chrome heel rests on mine and found some pegs to match. I am just more comfortable with the feel of rubber under my boots. Probably a mental thing. As for the heel rests, I have them at a slight angle down from the pegs. This heel rest also extended the pegs out about an inch which got my feet out from under the brake and shifter. To me, the difference was night and day. Almost like being on my RK with floor boards and I think it looks good too.
Tom
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Thanks for the info being vertically challenged has some disadvantages.
:jalapeno:
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I didn't want to modify the bike, so I modified my boots by adding an additional 2" to the souls. It works great, and my legs get a good work out lugging the extra weight around. When I asked the guy to do it, he gave me a wry smile. I explained why I was doing it, and his response was "yeah, I've done this a few times before, but never for a man!" Dag...after seeing the pic of the heel rest, I may have to add it as I do tend to ride long trips. Thanks all!
flyndyna
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I put on the heel rests not so much so I could reach easier, mostly because my legs used to get sore trying to keep them from blowing off the pegs after riding all day. Now with the heel rests it is alot more comfortable riding. It took a bit to get used to the shifter/brake being at a different angle though. The heel rests do scrape when corning sometimes, but now I think the corner that I've sheared off is giving me more clearance and it doesn't happen as often ;D I find the heel rests great for the long road trips!
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It definitely seems like a worthwhile expense as I tend to ride at least 5-6 hours every weekend. Do the lines on the heel rests look good against the pedal lines?