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Muck - my "pedal" problem was I was sitting too low with the stock two piece saddle; my heels were on the foot pegs; not convenient for easy manipulating the brake and shifter pedals.
As you know I bought a Corbin "Gun Fighter" saddle to replace the stock seat. As with the Corbin Saddle I bought for my R1200C Corbin's "build your seat" asks for your height and weight. When I installed the new saddle and sat on the bike for the first time my feet were centered on the foot pegs - making shifting and braking a whole lot easier.
The BMW Sales Manager where I bought my R-18 stopped by to see the Gun Fighter Saddle installed; he was quite impressed on the difference the new saddle made. BMW USA sent him a survey asking about the rider complaints; his #1 complaint received was seating is too low for most people. If seat height is an issue - as I suspect it is my solution was the Corbin Saddle.
The chrome spacer seems counterintuitive, I would think to make the dash in a clearer view you would move it up away from the headlight. I understand the pilot sits higher providing a better angle to the dash in a lower position. When you installed the taller seat was something blocking the view to the dash or giving you a reflection effecting readability. Directing you to make the adjustment?
I really have no personal knowledge to address your question. I did as much research as I could before purchasing them, and came to,the conclusion they would be the same lean angle clearance. That being said there is very little data available and it is confusing because of all the flack with R18’s suspension being locked in shipping mode or not adjusted properly. Because the option of floorboards or pegs is totally interchangeable I decided to order the boards for rider comfort and if it restricts lean angle I can always revert back. Sorry I can’t provide you with a more definitive answer.Any idea if the floorboards will effect lean angle? More? Less? Same? I've never owned a motorcycle with 'em but....so shiny