Running Boards

[NHBAGGER]

Would like to hear opinions on these, both positive and negative.

 

[bikerbillone]

I opted out on the running board option on my Road Smith. I think it's easier to get under the machine for oil change, etc. Maybe it's just me, but the boards look like they would restrict the leg stretch, and get easily scuffed. Just my opinion, I'm sure you'll get other opinions. It's all about choices. Here's a thought, ride it for a while after the build and without the boards, if you don't like the set up, have the builder put the boards on.

 

[cavie]

Can't Flintstone with running boards. Looks more like a motorcycle without running boards. Easyer to work on without running boards. Floorboards and highway pegs looks best IMHO!

 

[Lucky]

Have them on Pearl II and would not be with out them. I like the looks and think they help in the rain. Keep in mind if you decide to do them later they have to be painted and all the process of installing them. Good luck with your decision. RIDE SAFE

 

[tom w]

Can't Flintstone with running boards. Looks more like a motorcycle without running boards. Easyer to work on without running boards. Floorboards and highway pegs looks best IMHO!

yea : what he said.
I agree with all the above and with my leg reach I don't always keep my feet up at stop signs . it helps me to be able to move a little while stopped . not to mention the cost of them. IMO I say no.

 

[BinIdaho]

Friends that ride GW trikes have the running boards....like the looks on theirs, but not on a Tri-Glide. Too expensive for what you get. I say NO also!

 

[screwball]

Can't Flintstone with running boards.

:laugh: Seriously, I can only think of 3 or 4 times I've used the reverse on any of the trikes, and I don't know why I thought I was the only one using that term. Cavie, you made my day.

 

[FLRT]

yea : what he said.
I agree with all the above and with my leg reach I don't always keep my feet up at stop signs . it helps me to be able to move a little while stopped . not to mention the cost of them. IMO I say no.

:Agree: Yup!

 

[922toms]

Friends that ride GW trikes have the running boards....like the looks on theirs, but not on a Tri-Glide. Too expensive for what you get. I say NO also!

Hi, Take a look at trike mid step - awesome steps. Tom

 

[HarleyPap57]

As someone that rides 12 months a year, I'm also looking at adding Lehman EFX running boards to mine. I already had HD Daymaker Fog lights installed so I don't really need any extra light like on the Motor Trike boards.

 

[922toms]

Friends that ride GW trikes have the running boards....like the looks on theirs, but not on a Tri-Glide. Too expensive for what you get. I say NO also!

Hi, Check these out. Trike Mid Step Thanks Tom

 

[bikernutgoofy]

I had the Lehman running boards on my 2003 Harley converted Lehman trike and love them, after totaling it out I purchased a 2013 Tri-Guide and had the Lehman boards installed along with a new header pipes to get rid of the excess heat, both worked great. I have since ordered a 2015 Tri-Guide and again having the Lehman running boards and new header pipes installed. May be expensive but I myself like to ride and if it is raining that does not stop me and the running the boards keeps the back of my legs dry unless I get the urge to plow thru a large puddle. I looked at the Road Smith boards and they looked to bulky so I stuck with Lehman.

 

[HarleyPap57]

I had the Lehman running boards on my 2003 Harley converted Lehman trike and love them, after totaling it out I purchased a 2013 Tri-Guide and had the Lehman boards installed along with a new header pipes to get rid of the excess heat, both worked great. I have since ordered a 2015 Tri-Guide and again having the Lehman running boards and new header pipes installed. May be expensive but I myself like to ride and if it is raining that does not stop me and the running the boards keeps the back of my legs dry unless I get the urge to plow thru a large puddle. I looked at the Road Smith boards and they looked to bulky so I stuck with Lehman.

Good to hear from someone that actually had them. I agree they are pricey but I ride 12 months a year and had over 106,000 miles on my '07' Ultra when I traded it in for a 14 Tri-Glide.

 

[Trike Mid Step]

Friends that ride GW trikes have the running boards....like the looks on theirs, but not on a Tri-Glide. Too expensive for what you get. I say NO also!

Hi, Check out Trike Mid Step. These work so nice on getting on and off your trike, for driver and passenger. Thanks Tom

 

[bikerbillone]

Very cool, too bad nothing for the Wing/Road Smith

 

[TouringOn2]

I have the floor boards on my Champion Trike. I like the looks, the lights, keeps the water off me and the passenger, and I don't think the trike look finished with out the boards. Just my opinion. Be safe and enjoy the ride. Larry

 

[Trike Mid Step]

Friends that ride GW trikes have the running boards....like the looks on theirs, but not on a Tri-Glide. Too expensive for what you get. I say NO also!

Hi, Check Trike Mid Step out. Much cheaper than boards. Work very well getting on and off. Tom

 

[bikernutgoofy]

trike mid step you ought to design a set to be used with running boards and maybe a bit cheaper. running boards as it states keep you dryer when raining where as your mid steps don't do this but it looks like it does as you advertise. I would buy them if they fit with my lehman boards.

 

[HarleyPap57]

Decided to go with the Lehman EFX Running Boards painted to match my '14' TG. Adding them along with the painted Inner Fairing in the next few months so she looks good for this years riding.

 

[Trike Mid Step]

trike mid step you ought to design a set to be used with running boards and maybe a bit cheaper. running boards as it states keep you dryer when raining where as your mid steps don't do this but it looks like it does as you advertise. I would buy them if they fit with my lehman boards.

Hi, Thanks for your comments. Boards would have to be customized with a notch out of them. We demonstrated the blue vulcan at least 5000 times at rallies and not a scratch on fenders. They make mount and dis mounting trike a lot easier. Thanks Tom

 

[bikernutgoofy]

Hi, Thanks for your comments. Boards would have to be customized with a notch out of them. We demonstrated the blue vulcan at least 5000 times at rallies and not a scratch on fenders. They make mount and dis mounting trike a lot easier. View attachment 25134Thanks Tom

I agree they would need a notch cut out but you could supply a template for that so they could be mounted with the running boards as long as you knew what brand they have installed or are installing.

 

[Trike Mid Step]

I agree they would need a notch cut out but you could supply a template for that so they could be mounted with the running boards as long as you knew what brand they have installed or are installing.

Hi, Any shop that does conversions and installs running boards could do that. Our our shop could do that also. We are in Wisconsin though. Thanks Tom

 

[Harleytrikes3]

Trike Mid Step is higher than boards and when installed do not have to be painted Makes it possible to stand up and drive and is another board to put you feet on when riding Also, on my trike is high enough to get my foot over driver back restepper: