footrest

My stock right side foot rest is quite bent. There are many available for cheap so I am going to purchase a new/used foot rest. My bike year is 1979. What year of foot rests will not fit my bike? I dont want to buy something that will not work. Thanks

I am looking to replace my footrest dampers and wondered if anyone has used something other than the $20 each, ($80 for all four) OEM part (Part Number 256-27414-00-00) or the aftermarket ones from Mikes, ($18 for all four). I want something that will last (and dampen vibrations) but am...