Here is a question we hear at the counter all the time: “I want bigger tires on my Brute Force, but the rears are rubbing the floorboards. What do I do?” On the Kawasaki Brute Force 650i and 750i, the factory plastic footwells sit close to the rear tires, and once you go up in size they start getting chewed.
Our Kawasaki Brute Force 650i-750i Floorboards / Footwells are the answer we built for that problem. They replace the stock footwells with metal floorboards that open up the room you need to run larger tires.
What fits
These floorboards are made for the Kawasaki Brute Force 650i and 750i, 2005 and up. Kawasaki has built a lot of Brute Force variations over the years, so check that your quad is one of the fuel-injected 650i or 750i models before you order. If you are running other aftermarket parts in that area, like custom guards or exhaust, look over how they sit near the footwells too.
- A set of two metal floorboards, left and right
- Foot pegs
- Mounting hardware
The floorboards have a flat black powder coat finish, which looks clean on any color Brute Force.
Install overview
Most riders can handle this in an afternoon with basic hand tools. The general process looks like this:
- Park on level ground and pull the rear wheels if it gives you better access
- Remove the factory plastic footwells and their fasteners
- Position the new metal floorboards and loosely install the supplied hardware
- Mount the included foot pegs
- Check alignment, then tighten everything down
- Reinstall wheels and cycle the suspension to check tire clearance
Take a few photos before you start pulling plastic. They help when you are figuring out where everything goes back.
Why riders make the switch
Clearance is the big reason, but it is not the only one. Plastic footwells crack, especially on cold mornings or after a hard hit on a stump. A metal floorboard holds its shape, and the foot pegs give your boots a better place to plant when the trail gets rough. For Brute Force owners going to bigger mud tires, this is often the first mod on the list.
Questions before you order
If you are not sure which year or model you have, or you want to talk through tire sizes, call the Wild Boar team at 850-912-4350. We make these floorboards ourselves and are glad to help.
