P1000 Redneck Fix for Foot Fatigue

[Nvrgiveup]

If you’re like me, you absolutely HATE the retarded angle of your foot when you manipulate the accelerator pedal. After a few minutes, my foot is in pain when on a ride.
Instead of buying the aftermarket accessory to help with this issue, I laid a piece of 2x4 in the floor and that 1 3/4” lift made a HUGE difference.
I’ll be swapping in out for a 2x10 with a piece of rubber on the bottom to keep it from slipping.

 

[Admin]

 

[Smitty335]

If you’re like me, you absolutely HATE the retarded angle of your foot when you manipulate the accelerator pedal. After a few minutes, my foot is in pain when on a ride.
Instead of buying the aftermarket accessory to help with this issue, I laid a piece of 2x4 in the floor and that 1 3/4” lift made a HUGE difference.
I’ll be swapping in out for a 2x10 with a piece of rubber on the bottom to keep it from slipping.

I could see were that would work, wonder about adding a heel stop as well?

 

[Nvrgiveup]

I could see were that would work, wonder about adding a heel stop as well?

I’d say that would make it even better


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[Jerryg]

If you’re like me, you absolutely HATE the retarded angle of your foot when you manipulate the accelerator pedal. After a few minutes, my foot is in pain when on a ride.
Instead of buying the aftermarket accessory to help with this issue, I laid a piece of 2x4 in the floor and that 1 3/4” lift made a HUGE difference.
I’ll be swapping in out for a 2x10 with a piece of rubber on the bottom to keep it from slipping.

That was my plan if I had bought a Honda. Simple solution to stupid Honda design.

 

[Mark in Northern Iowa]

Or, as this guy did, make your own.

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Have a good day

 

[DRZRon1]

 

[Jerryg]

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You should make this a kit, and sell it.

 

[DRZRon1]

lol - thank you.

no drilling into machine or hoping sheet metal screws hold in the plastic........

 

[bumperm]

Okay, I'm all in for innovation . . . however, there is one advantage the Throttle-Max (or a barn hinge substitute) provides that a heel raising device does not. The Throttle-Max doesn't take away leg room and thigh support. Being a penny-pinching old geezer, I was reluctant to fork over the coin for the TM. Not sorry now, it was a good buy.

If leg support isn't an issue, raising the foot looks to be a good alternative.

 

[Nvrgiveup]

Okay, I'm all in for innovation . . . however, there is one advantage the Throttle-Max (or a barn hinge substitute) provides that a heel raising device does not. The Throttle-Max doesn't take away leg room and thigh support. Being a penny-pinching old geezer, I was reluctant to fork over the coin for the TM. Not sorry now, it was a good buy.

If leg support isn't an issue, raising the foot looks to be a good alternative.

I agree, but I’m tighter than a pygmie virgin, and that’s why I tried the 2x4


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[elkguide]

Even as cheap as I am, with today's lumber prices,
I'll bet that a piece of 2X10 is as much as the Throttle Max!

 

[Plowboy1466]

I could've made one cheaper, but the Throttle Max is great!!!

 

[scdaf]

Not a problem unique to Hondas. I used the 2 x 6 approach in my Teryx, but decided not to Mickey Mouse the Pioneer.
Throttle Maxx makes models for dozens of side by sides, so the problem must be widespread.

 

[Jerryg]

Not a problem unique to Hondas. I used the 2 x 6 approach in my Teryx, but decided not to Mickey Mouse the Pioneer.
Throttle Maxx makes models for dozens of side by sides, so the problem must be widespread.

That's surprising, I didn't realize making an ergonomic gas pedal was difficult thing.

The gas pedal in my Wolverine is like a regular automotive gas pedal, it's very comfortable.

 

[Wellzy]

If you’re like me, you absolutely HATE the retarded angle of your foot when you manipulate the accelerator pedal. After a few minutes, my foot is in pain when on a ride.
Instead of buying the aftermarket accessory to help with this issue, I laid a piece of 2x4 in the floor and that 1 3/4” lift made a HUGE difference.
I’ll be swapping in out for a 2x10 with a piece of rubber on the bottom to keep it from slipping.

I did the exact same thing, as my wife is short and while sitting in the seat normally, her heel does not touch the floor. When she pushes on the gas pedal it's toe only and the thing lurches like crazy.

I used a 2x10, cut out the front right corner so the pedal can go down past it, trimmed a leftover piece of treadmill walking belt and stapled it to the bottom. Then painted the board black. This took care of her shortness issues and when I use the board, it puts my ankle at a much better angle like the throttle max guys talk about. The pic is obviously before black paint but that's the free fix that works great!

 

[Jerryg]

I did the exact same thing, as my wife is short and while sitting in the seat normally, her heel does not touch the floor. When she pushes on the gas pedal it's toe only and the thing lurches like crazy.

I used a 2x10, cut out the front right corner so the pedal can go down past it, trimmed a leftover piece of treadmill walking belt and stapled it to the bottom. Then painted the board black. This took care of her shortness issues and when I use the board, it puts my ankle at a much better angle like the throttle max guys talk about. The pic is obviously before black paint but that's the free fix that works great!

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I guess that is way to difficult for Honda to fix..... Their lack of giving a s*** is really getting old.

 

[Gator]

I got tired of wet feet so I grabbed a 2x10 just to get my foot/feet off the floor. I noticed the angle on the accelerator was better and the board has stayed.

 

[Yakman]

Or, as this guy did, make your own.

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Have a good day

Great job! I've had my PK5 a little over a year and I still get jerky when trying to go slow. Does this remedy that issue?

 

[DRZRon1]

It helps but doesn’t eliminate the problem

I gave a talon, same herky jerky

Stiff suspension doesn’t help much on the machine either