Recently I got a new windshield from Richard Jordan in South Korea. Knowing my dissatisfaction with Hyosung's footboards, much to my pleasure, he threw in a set of what he terms "Alternative Footboards". Here is my "How To" for installing them.
As you can see in the picture below, there is quite a sizable difference between the Hyosung boards and the "Alternative Footboards" that Richard sells. What you can't see in the picture is that they are also angled differently.
To see full image, click the picture.I'm going to focus in on the left side board for this How To. Once you've done one, the other side is just as easy.
First we start by locating the retainer clip on the footboard.
To see full image, click the picture.Next we remove the retainer clip, spring and pin from the footboard. The easiest way I've found is to start with a flat edge small screwdriver to wedge the clip out a little, then use a pair of needle nose pliers to pull it off the rest of the way.
To see full image, click the picture.Now we need to get down on the ground so we can locate the peg retainer clip.
To see full image, click the picture.Remove the retainer clip that holds the bikes peg in place using the same method outlined above.
To see full image, click the picture.Remove the pin and spring.
To see full image, click the picture.NOTE: Reassemble the peg, pin, spring and retainer clip off the motorcycle and put to the side. Do the same for the right side. Put them in a box so if you ever sell the bike, you can give them to the new owner as a bonus.
Now you peg mount should look like the picture below.
To see full image, click the picture.Take the left side board and slip it onto the peg mount utilizing the groove sockets on the footboard.
To see full image, click the picture.Insert the spring into the slot with the curved end of the spring clipping onto the footboard and the right-angle end where it will be held by the mount plate.
To see full image, click the picture.Push the pin completely through the holes and spring. You may have to wiggle the board a little to get the pin through the lower hole.
To see full image, click the picture.Get down on the ground again and attach the retainer clip onto the pin's clip groove. The easiest way I have found to do this is to place the clip in the groove, then use a pair of standard pliers to compress the clip onto the pin.
To see full image, click the picture.Now your done with the left side board. Do the same to the right side and your done.
To see full image, click the picture.Added Note:
If you happened to order the "U" type heel shifter, your in luck. It works great with this type of footboard (it doesn't work with the Hyosung footboards).
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