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    Default Passenger Footboards for 1600 classic

    I have seen that Kawasaki sells passenger footboards for the 1500 classic. My questions is... does anyone know if these footboards will fit the '05 1600 classic? I do realize that Cobra sells passenger footboards for the 1600, however they say Cobra on them. I would rather not advertise for Cobra. Does anyone know if there are any other manufacturers that make passenger footboards specifically for the 1600 classic.

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    I did purchase the 1500 passanger floor boards and put them on my 1600 classic. They worked just fine. The wife has no complaints. It seems the bracket part # for the 1600 is the same as the 1500. It does seem that the floor boards do tile down very slightly at the front but they should be no problem for the passanger. I did look at the Cobras but like you I just wanted to keep as much of the bike original equipment. Good Luck.
    2004 Vulcan 1600 Classic
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    F&S Engine Guards
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    MC Enterprises Fender Rail with "V"
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    I appreciate the reply. So you have these on your classic?
    I dont see them listed in your accessories. I just want to make sure that I am not misunderstanding. Thanks....

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    Default Floorboards for the 1600

    I purchased the chrome and rubber floorboards from Kuryakyn for my 1600. Very nice, easy to install. I also added the toe and heel shifter pegs and the passenger pegs as well as the Kuryakyn brake pad. All of it works nicely together and all are very easy to install.
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    Quote Originally Posted by djaykdxr
    I have seen that Kawasaki sells passenger footboards for the 1500 classic. My questions is... does anyone know if these footboards will fit the '05 1600 classic? I do realize that Cobra sells passenger footboards for the 1600, however they say Cobra on them. I would rather not advertise for Cobra. Does anyone know if there are any other manufacturers that make passenger footboards specifically for the 1600 classic.

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    djay

    I looked at quite a few and decided on the Cobra. Direct bolt on item amd very high quality. I understand what you say, but its hard to customize the 1600 and use only OEM parts. I have also added chrome brake caliper trim to match the floorboards. Good luck.
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    I went with the 1500 Classic Fire & Steel Passenger Floorboards on my 1600 Classic & they work great, the wife loves them! I mainly wanted the winged vulcan symbol to match my sissy bar.
    Tha KAW: 2003 Vulcan 1600 Classic
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    wvKawBoy...
    Did you have to do any modifications to get them to fit? Do they bolt on with the same brackets that the 1600 footpegs use? I just want to make sure that they dont need any modifications. I talked to my local kaw dealer today, they were telling me that they do not fit. I dont particularly trust what they are telling me...
    Any feedback would be appreciated! Thanks

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    You've got a PM.
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    Would I steer you wrong??? Here is a photo I took in early May way after I last updated my accessory list. Don't be afraid, take the plunge.
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    2004 Vulcan 1600 Classic
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    F&S Large Windshield
    F&S Lowers
    F&S Sissy bar
    F&S Engine Guards
    F&S Studded Saddle Bads
    "Clear Alternative" Lenses
    Kuryakyn Oval Convex Mirrors
    MC Enterprises Fender Rail with "V"
    MC Enterprised rear tail luggage rack
    Kuryakyn ISO Grips
    F&S Inner Engine Cover

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    This should be a larger pic
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    2004 Vulcan 1600 Classic
    Pearl White
    F&S Large Windshield
    F&S Lowers
    F&S Sissy bar
    F&S Engine Guards
    F&S Studded Saddle Bads
    "Clear Alternative" Lenses
    Kuryakyn Oval Convex Mirrors
    MC Enterprises Fender Rail with "V"
    MC Enterprised rear tail luggage rack
    Kuryakyn ISO Grips
    F&S Inner Engine Cover

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    Quote Originally Posted by Shendo57
    Would I steer you wrong??? Here is a photo I took in early May way after I last updated my accessory list. Don't be afraid, take the plunge.

    It looks like they tilt down in the front, does this interfere with function?
    ( Rear floorboards )
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    Quote Originally Posted by jiffyjam
    It looks like they tilt down in the front, does this interfere with function?
    ( Rear floorboards )
    I've got the exact same boards on my 1600 Classic & they work great, excellent quality & finish.
    Tha KAW: 2003 Vulcan 1600 Classic
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    Quote Originally Posted by wvKawBoy
    I've got the exact same boards on my 1600 Classic & they work great, excellent quality & finish.

    I'm sure they function ok, but it looks like your feet would angle down and maybe strain the ankles a bit on a long ride. Ok, now I see an earlier post about the tilt, guess its ok..
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    They do tilt down a bit but the Queen says they are great. Way better than the pegs she says. Good luck.
    2004 Vulcan 1600 Classic
    Pearl White
    F&S Large Windshield
    F&S Lowers
    F&S Sissy bar
    F&S Engine Guards
    F&S Studded Saddle Bads
    "Clear Alternative" Lenses
    Kuryakyn Oval Convex Mirrors
    MC Enterprises Fender Rail with "V"
    MC Enterprised rear tail luggage rack
    Kuryakyn ISO Grips
    F&S Inner Engine Cover

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    Got to keep the Queen happy, for the King to be happy! My wife says the same thing, WAY better than the pegs.
    Tha KAW: 2003 Vulcan 1600 Classic
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    Default Footboards for 1600 classic

    Some of the places like JC Whitney and Dennis Kirk sell universal fit footboards that are easily adapted to fit. They are also much cheaper than the Cobra's.

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    Quote Originally Posted by brentniel View Post
    Some of the places like JC Whitney and Dennis Kirk sell universal fit footboards that are easily adapted to fit. They are also much cheaper than the Cobra's.
    2 years too late to the table.
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    I have Custom World floorboards on my 1600. They look great (I think), however they are not vibration isolated like the OEM front boards. I do not know if the OEM rear boards are vibration isolated, that is a big plus. For what it's worth I'm not a Cobra anything fan, I had cobra driver and passanger boards on my 800 (and other Cobra stuff) their quality is hit and miss sometimes the parts fit sometimes they don't.

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