Harley Touring Floorboard Relocation: A Garage Checklist

Got your floorboard relocation brackets ready? Before you grab the sockets, take a few minutes to check the setup.

This isn't a job where you want to discover halfway through that you've got the wrong brackets or that something no longer clears the surrounding parts.

A little prep in the garage makes the work easier to manage—and gives you a better chance of catching fitment issues before the bike goes back on the road.

1. Lay Out the Parts First

Unpack the kit and compare what you have with the product listing and installation instructions.

Check the brackets, fasteners, washers, and any other listed hardware. If something appears to be missing or doesn't match the instructions, stop and confirm what's required before disassembly.

Don't assume two similar-looking brackets are interchangeable. CYCPARTS lists separate relocation kits for different model-year applications, with different movement specifications.

🔴 Outward 1 Inch & Forward 1.5 Inch---

for Harley Touring 1997-2016

🔴 Outward 1.5 Inch & Forward 1 Inch

for Harley Touring 2014-2023

Match the product to your exact motorcycle before you start taking anything apart.

2. Set Up Your Workspace

Park the bike on a stable surface and secure it using the appropriate lift or support for your motorcycle.

Gather the tools specified in the product instructions. Depending on the hardware, you may need a socket set, combination wrenches, or hex keys.

Keep the removed fasteners organized. A small tray or labeled containers beat a pile of bolts on the garage floor.

If the bike isn't securely supported or you can't reach the mounting points safely, sort that out before continuing.

3. Check the Existing Mounts

Before removing the original hardware, look for obvious damage, bent brackets, damaged threads, or signs that the mounting area has been modified.

If a fastener is seized or a mounting point looks damaged, don't force it. Find the correct service procedure or get qualified help if needed.

Use the installation instructions for your specific kit. Don't substitute a generic torque value or assume the original fasteners can be reused without checking the requirements.

4. Check Clearance and Control Access

Once the brackets are installed according to their instructions, inspect the surrounding area before calling the job done.

Pay attention to:

• Clearance around nearby bodywork and components.

• Whether both floorboards sit securely.

• Whether the shifter can be operated through its normal range.

• Whether the rear brake pedal remains accessible and operates normally.

• Whether any part binds, rubs, or contacts another component.

Move the controls through their normal operating range while the motorcycle is stationary and secured. If anything interferes or feels wrong, stop and correct the problem before riding.

Don't grind, bend, or force parts into position to make an incompatible setup work.

5. Finish With a Hardware Check

Follow the kit instructions and the service information for your exact motorcycle when tightening fasteners.

Confirm that the brackets are seated correctly, all required hardware is installed, and the floorboards are secure.

If the instructions specify a torque value or thread treatment, follow that specification rather than guessing.

Before riding, verify that the shifter and rear brake operate normally and that nothing contacts the surrounding components. If you can't confirm the installation is correct, have a qualified motorcycle technician inspect it.

Common Garage Mistakes

Starting before checking fitment. A bracket that looks close isn't proof that it fits your model.

Mixing hardware from different kits. Use the components specified for your application.

Ignoring control access. A new foot position should not leave you reaching awkwardly for the shifter or brake.

Calling it done without checking clearance. Look over the complete setup before the bike leaves the garage.

Final Garage Check

Before rolling the bike off the lift, make sure the fitment is correct, the mounting hardware is secure, the floorboards are stable, and the controls operate normally.

If something doesn't line up, don't force it.

The point of a garage upgrade is to make your bike work better for you—not to create another problem to chase down on the next ride.