Heel Guards

kpmhspirit · 10-04-2009, 04:16 PM

I saw these on my friends Harley the other day. I was going to make some but these look pretty nice. They should fit the Nomad floor boards with some washer/spacers:

http://www.phatperformanceparts.com/...tCode=HG-2011L

http://www.eglidegoodies.com/id57.html

They make left and right ones. The left one may be a problem if you keep the heel shifter, though.

Anyone have these?

Pete

cactusjack · 10-04-2009, 04:18 PM

Do you have a problem with your feet slipping off the floorboards or something?

kpmhspirit · 10-04-2009, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by cactusjack

Do you have a problem with your feet slipping off the floorboards or something?

No, stops your heel from touching the pipes.

Pete

**jestephens** · 10-04-2009, 07:45 PM

That would be good. I'm forever cleaning rubber off my heat sheild.

dogdoc · 10-05-2009, 01:45 PM

Good idea Pete. last time I suggested this everybody laughed at me. let me know if any of these would work for the right platform. Im still looking too.

caddman11 · 10-05-2009, 02:39 PM

They look good to me too. If anyone got em' let us know.

cactusjack · 10-05-2009, 02:50 PM

I guess I didn't realize this was a problem. I wear a size 13 boot and have never melted the sole on the pipes. Maybe you guys have restless leg syndrome or something?

We weren't laughing at you, Doc...we were laughing with you.

phenrichs · 10-05-2009, 03:27 PM

I find that my feet are generally dangling off the front of the boards.

**jestephens** · 10-05-2009, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by cactusjack

I guess I didn't realize this was a problem. I wear a size 13 boot and have never melted the sole on the pipes. Maybe you guys have restless leg syndrome or something?

We weren't laughing at you, Doc...we were laughing with you.

It's got to be just habbit. My size 13 has a smeared spot on the heel where you can tell I always touch the pipe. I really think it's because I point my knees out rather than hug the tank, but again, just a hard habbit to shake.

dogdoc · 10-05-2009, 09:29 PM

ya don't have to have BIG feet to fry your heels. It just happens. Mine are a 10 and Ive fried mine a couple times. my bro fabed up one for his Nomad and it solved the problem. if you drag your feet you wont need the guards. Somebody come up with a good idea for one let me know.

**peabo2k** · 10-05-2009, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by jestephens

That would be good. I'm forever cleaning rubber off my heat shield.

How do you clean the rubber off the heat shield without leaving scratches on it?

When something melted on my shields, I took it to the shot that installed them thinking they were rusting. Good to know that it happens to others also.

kpmhspirit · 10-05-2009, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Doc (Lonewolf)

Good idea Pete. last time I suggested this everybody laughed at me. let me know if any of these would work for the right platform. Im still looking too.

Yeah, Doc. I thought so. They actually looked pretty good on her bike and looked pretty effective IMO. I wish I had taken a photo. Plus it's another piece of bling!! Maybe Santa Claus will bring me one this year....

Pete

**peabo2k** · 10-06-2009, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by peabo2k

Quote:

Originally Posted by jestephens

That would be good. I'm forever cleaning rubber off my heat shield.

How do you clean the rubber off the heat shield without leaving scratches on it?

When something melted on my shields, I took it to the shot that installed them thinking they were rusting. Good to know that it happens to others also.

After searching the internet, I belief that brass/steel wool soaked with DW40 will get the job done. If anyone has a better solution. . . ?

dogdoc · 10-06-2009, 01:50 PM

I use Eagle One nano chrome polish paste and elbow grease and it will come off after a few minutes rubbing and no damage.

cactusjack · 10-06-2009, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by peabo2k

Quote:

Originally Posted by jestephens

That would be good. I'm forever cleaning rubber off my heat shield.

How do you clean the rubber off the heat shield without leaving scratches on it?

When something melted on my shields, I took it to the shot that installed them thinking they were rusting. Good to know that it happens to others also.

Easy-Off Cold Oven Cleaner on cold pipes. Spray it on cold pipes, let it sit overnight, and it should wipe right off. This is what Cobra recommends for their pipes.

I wouldn't use steel or brass wool on any expensive piece of chrome.

10-04-2009, 04:16 PM	#1
kpmhspirit Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 496	Heel Guards I saw these on my friends Harley the other day. I was going to make some but these look pretty nice. They should fit the Nomad floor boards with some washer/spacers: http://www.phatperformanceparts.com/...tCode=HG-2011L http://www.eglidegoodies.com/id57.html They make left and right ones. The left one may be a problem if you keep the heel shifter, though. Anyone have these? Pete Login or Register to Remove Ads
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dogdoc Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 5,263	Heel Guards Good idea Pete. last time I suggested this everybody laughed at me. let me know if any of these would work for the right platform. Im still looking too. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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10-05-2009, 02:39 PM	#6
caddman11 Advanced Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Northwest Indiana Posts: 890	Heel Guards They look good to me too. If anyone got em' let us know.
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cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	Heel Guards I guess I didn't realize this was a problem. I wear a size 13 boot and have never melted the sole on the pipes. Maybe you guys have restless leg syndrome or something? We weren't laughing at you, Doc...we were laughing with you. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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phenrichs Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Sioux Falls, SD Posts: 2,498	Heel Guards I find that my feet are generally dangling off the front of the boards.
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10-05-2009, 09:29 PM	#10
dogdoc Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 5,263	Heel Guards ya don't have to have BIG feet to fry your heels. It just happens. Mine are a 10 and Ive fried mine a couple times. my bro fabed up one for his Nomad and it solved the problem. if you drag your feet you wont need the guards. Somebody come up with a good idea for one let me know.
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10-06-2009, 01:50 PM	#14
dogdoc Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 5,263	Heel Guards I use Eagle One nano chrome polish paste and elbow grease and it will come off after a few minutes rubbing and no damage.
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