I was hoping I could get a list of everything I'll need, like primary oil and a primary gasket, but what else? Every bit of info will help cause this will be the first time working on any bike other than swapping a battery. Also, I think the shift shaft is still there, so will I even have to take the primary off? If there's a how-to guide or YouTube video - link it too, because I couldn't find it in my searches. 1994 Dyna Low rider.

 

If your shift shaft is there & in good shape the job is very easy. If the shaft is missing or damaged you do need to pull the primary case which involves removing the clutch, starter drive & compensating sprocket - this might not be a wise first time operation.

If the shift shaft is in place you will need;
Right side peg mount with brake pedal, nut & washer
Brake actuation rod
Foot peg - possibly the forward peg will do
Left side peg mount
Foot peg - again the forward peg may do
Shifter lever with peg - dog leg shaped - some forward kits used the OEM lever
Shifter to transmission link - likely 5" long
There may be plastic plugs in the mount holes on the frame - remove carefully & use to fill the forward holes.
4 socket head cap screws & lock washers - mounts to frame - dealer items a good idea
If your shift shaft is still there then the transmission shift lever is likely original - if it is a long one it will need to be replaced.

If your shift shaft is not useable you will need all of the above plus;
Gasket kit with seals
Primary chain inspection cover - with shifter hole
Shifter tube - the aftermarket aluminum one is good
Possibly the transmission lever - some forward kits have a longer lever

If you Google "Ronnie's Harley Davidson Parts" you will find a good catalog for your individual model - from that you can get the part numbers for all of the above.

Some suggested methods of holding the sprockets to undo the 150 ft/lb torque on the sprocket nut can break the case.
Be careful!

Jack

 

I did a Thread on this mod, should help:

https://www.hdforums.com/forum/dyna-...-mids-mod.html

 

I read and reread this thread multiple times before doing my conversion of forwards to mids, helped MASSIVELY. Also made sure I had my repair manual there and had read over everything in it a few times.

I had everything I needed except a torque wrench that could do the primary cover bolts and it took me around 7 hours to do with some beer, food, and torque wrench buying breaks in there. I didn't have the shift shaft in place so I had take my whole primary off. Good luck!

 

I am looking for a Kit - to convert the front controls to Mid - I have seen folks doing it but no parts listed etc - Thanks for you help

 

Hi my friend - I did this same job last spring... it was quite an adventure, but certainly do-able.

I actually followed a video on YouTube of a guy that did the same operation. I'll see if I can dig that thread up for you... I think I remember listing out all the parts too.

 

https://www.hdforums.com/forum/dyna-...ontrols-3.html
Here you go man... all the info you could ever need!

 

Thanks - may I ask about how much did it run you
Bill

 

Make sure you have a long set of torx socket to remove the right side peg. When I bought my bike, that peg was loose, apparently because whoever installed the forwards on my bike didn't realize that his socket wasn't long enough to tighten the bolt.

 

There's a Reduced Reach kit for Forward Controls, it brings them a bit closer. It was perfect for me.