This is the Big One, my first tech tip on Bikernet. In the process we got to add more chrome to Bandit’s Road King, that he’s worked so hard to blackout. This product was so straight forword, I’ll just jump into what you need to get the job done.
Dish Soap
Needle Nose Pliers
13/32 Drill Bit
3/16 Allen Wrench
7/16 Open End Wrench
9/16 Open End Wrench
5/16 Allen Wrench
7/32 Allen Wrench
9/16 Socket w/Extension
Center Punch
And 5/32 DrillBit.
Ok, got all that? Then we’re ready to go.
We mixed up a solution of dish soap and water to lubricate the rubber “tabs” under the OEM footboards. This let them slide through the footboard with less resistance and damage. With needle nose pliers, remove the footboard rubber by pushing the rubber tabs up and out of the footboard trays.
Next, we laid the reinforcing plate on top of the exposed footboard plate and line up the top and bottom radius with the two existing center holes in the tray. The inside edge of the reinforcing plate should run parallel with the edge of the footboard tray. For Swept Wing footboards, center the plate and align with existing holes. Use a sharpie or scribe to mark the holes, then remove reinforcing plate before drilling. Make sure you have the correct plate for the correct footboard. There is a difference.
We drilled holes with 13/32 drill bit. It helped to use a center punch and drill a small guide hole first.
We drilled a guide hole first. A 5/32 bit did the trick for us.
Finished up with the massive 13/32, which caught easily in the sheet metal. Take it slow. Then we cleaned the drilled edges.
We laid a towel under the footboard to protect the Cruisin’ Peg in case we dropped it during installation. Before heading to the next step, we opened the provided bolt kit and added a small amount of lubrication onto the screws for better results.
Traditional footboards: 5 screws. The two holes closest to the bike for the Cruisin’ Pegs to attach. Use the 3/8-16×1 1/2-inch long screws for the peg mounts in the front. We loosely installed the reinforcing plate by only half screwing the 3 3/8-16×3/4-inch long fasteners into the other three holes. Swept Wing footboards: Just three screws. Top two holes are used to attach Cruisin’ Pegs. Loosely install the reinforcing plate by only half screwing the 3/8-16×3/4-inch screw into lowest hole first.
A shop partner was helpful at this point. We mounted the Cruisin’Pegs by holding the mounting block under the footboard and dropping the screws down from the top. I secured the washer and 3/8-16 locking hex nut with a drop of red Loctite for insurance.
Use a (9/16 socket with an extension and a 7/32 Allen on top to wrench all screws tight.
To adjust the peg position for taller or shorter riders, I used a 5/16 Allen wrench to loosen the pivot screw and pulled out pin adjustment piece. Also, an adjustable set screw was located where the footpeg folds in. It can be threaded out to adjust the chamfer of the pegs.
Use a 7/16 open end wrench to adjust the ¼-20 stabilizing bolt located on the mounting block. The head of the bolt should just be touching the footboard supports when the footboard is folded down.
We tested these sharp looking puppies with the long arms in several positions. For Bandit they needed to be extended fully. For Kyle at 6’2” that was too far out. For me, Black Market John, at 5’9” I wanted them up as close as they go, then my boots rested easily.
We measured the width of the pegs extended a compared them to the 16-inch ape hangers for lane splitting consideration. These puppies are wide. Here’s some examples:
V-Bike bars: 29 inches
Sturgis Shovelhead bars: 33 inches
Ape Hangers: 38 inches
Cruisin’ Pegs folded up: 36 inches
Folded Down for highway riding: 47 inches
