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Completed my forward control swap over on my 2018 lowrider today. Also installed a set of Rinehart slip-ons.
 
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we do need some photos here
 
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[QUOTE=Rick48;17934521]Completed my forward control swap over on my 2018 lowrider today. Also installed a set of Rinehart slip-ons./QUOTE]

That was fast.
Did you install floorboards?
 
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took about an hour to do the swap. I re-used my oem footpegs for now. I'll get some pics tomorrow. It was dark when I got done last night and its rained all day today...….
 
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ok heres the pics.... major improvement over the mid controls, except when I pulled out from a stopped left turn and put my feet where the USED to be....lol
 
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Wow Rick that looks Awesome i might have this on my to do list now................
 
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by far the best mod I have done to date. the fwd controls and the 4-1/2" angle risers have mader this bike fit my 6'1" body like a glove. now for the tuner and air cleaner for the rest of the stage 1 upgrade...
 
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Rick how much is this mod any ways ?
 
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