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#209920 Lumberjack (User) Junior Boarder Posts: 136 Passenger floorboards - be sure to lubricate 2 Years, 10 Months ago   I picked up a set of used OEM passenger floorboards, seller claimed that one side didn't stay up. When I got them, I see that what keeps them locked in the up or down position is a small ball bearing that's spring loaded from behind it. The metal directly above the ball bearing was broken off, apparently as a result of excessive pressure when lowering the floorboard...the other side has a stress crack in the same place as well. Note: If this happens, your floorboard will bounce around over bumps riding one-up. I replaced the ball bearing, and it stays there as long as it's locked/down, which is all I need (until someone inadvertently flips it up one day). Hoping to save some of you the trouble. -=Mike   Logged       The administrator has disabled public write access. #209973 Boatmark (User) Roadie fan, just blowin' down the road... Platinum Boarder Posts: 2733 Re:Passenger floorboards - be sure to lubricate 2 Years, 10 Months ago   Thanks for the heads up! Gonna do mine in a few minutes.   Logged       The administrator has disabled public write access. #210015 DKLAZ (User) of COURSE I need a second bike dear!!! Expert Boarder Posts: 496 Re:Passenger floorboards - be sure to lubricate 2 Years, 10 Months ago   True that! I blew mineout in the same place, and there isn't a repair that I can come up with. My wife relly prefers the passenger floorboards, or I would keep the passenger pegs on full-time. DKLAZ   Logged       The administrator has disabled public write access. #210053 Scotto (User) Hmmmm Platinum Boarder Posts: 1576 Re:Passenger floorboards - be sure to lubricate 2 Years, 10 Months ago   Thanks for the reminder. A little lube goes a long way.   Logged       The administrator has disabled public write access. #229472 cjtravler (User) My imaginary friend thinks you have problems. Senior Boarder Posts: 256 Re:Passenger floorboards - be sure to lubricate 2 Years, 7 Months ago   Thanks for the heads up. I just ordered boards for mine to make it better for the DW.   Logged       The administrator has disabled public write access. #229476 VikingWarhorse (User) American by birth-Viking by blood Gold Boarder Posts: 908 Re:Passenger floorboards - be sure to lubricate 2 Years, 7 Months ago   little spritz of wd-40 will go along way in keeping them working right   Logged     www.vikingwarhorse.webs.com -New trip story and pix 1/30/2010 THE HIGH COST OF LIVING AINT NOTHING LIKE THE COST OF LIVING HIGH   The administrator has disabled public write access. #229504 CPORetired (User) What do you mean my birth certificate expired?!!!? Platinum Boarder Posts: 1868 Re:Passenger floorboards - be sure to lubricate 2 Years, 7 Months ago   Had same problemon my 650 V-star, lubricate or buy new boards as others have said there is no repair.   Logged     Any man who may be asked in this century what he did to make his life worthwhile, I think can respond with a good deal of pride and satisfaction: I SERVED IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY. John F. Kennedy Aug. 1963   The administrator has disabled public write access. #229558 Clifford (User) Platinum Boarder Posts: 1781 Re:Passenger floorboards - be sure to lubricate 2 Years, 7 Months ago   Make sure that the Driver florboards are free to move. You should be able to move them up with your little finger. I know a man with an H-D Softail Classic; he was riding in a group and had an accident. The guy riding behind him said that in a turn where he scraped the floorboard the rear wheel lifted off the ground; and the excitement began! Clifford   Logged     The administrator has disabled public write access. #239124 Yakman (User) Expert Boarder Posts: 410 Re:Passenger floorboards - be sure to lubricate 2 Years, 6 Months ago   Thought I'd bump this thread up again as a reminder for those of us who are getting ready to put our bikes up for the winter. After reading this thread I decided to check the floorboards on my bike. While they seemed to be working okay, I applied a little lubrication at the pivot points. It seemed to made a big difference.....the audible snap was much more distinct when I locked the floorboards in the raised position, suggesting the moving parts may have been a bit dry. Appreciate the tip!   Logged       The administrator has disabled public write access. #239155 old dog (User) Platinum Boarder Posts: 1603 Re:Passenger floorboards - be sure to lubricate 2 Years, 6 Months ago   Good bump, This thread probably saved me alot of grief. I would have never thought to to lube when I installed. So I filled the holes with bearing grease, it also helped hold the spring & bearing in place as I slid it all in place. bill   Logged     110 cu in., PR/JE 10.25:1 HC pistons, PR Cam, PR adjustable push rods, PR stage II ported heads (2mm oversize valves)   The administrator has disabled public write access.

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