ok so I figured I would save a few bucks and install my HD forward controls on my new Street Bob myself. I am looking through the instructions now........so do I really need to pull the primary housing?!?! why? has anyone done this?

 

I did not...but did not use HD forwards...I just left the mid control shaft in there.

Tucked to the rear and put a chrome cap on it on the outside over the end of the shaft. I assume that is why you are asking about pulling the primary.

 

Evansf_fde, I thought about doing that, do have any pics, or can you take some of what it ended up looking like? I dont get my bike from the dealer till tomorrow night......

 

why? because you bought HD forwards and that's how they are designed. They assume you'll never want mids again and that you'll think nothing of paying them as much or more to install them than they cost themselves. Kuryakyn forward controls don't require this and come with the parts necessary to not need to do it. Very self-install friendly.

 

Put Harley ones on and did not touch the primary. Just push the mid control shaft back and tuck it in. I can post some pictures of it later.

I had them on in 30 minutes (told my wife 3 hours). Well, I had to test it out!

 

[quote]ORIGINAL: WS6 Formula

You don'thave to remove the primary on the 2006 and up Dyna's
The 2006 and up kit requires you to remove the primary to install a longer rear transmission shift lever and to remove the original shifter shaft that goes through the primary cover. Both can be done without removing the primary.

Iinstalledthe cheaper 2005 kit with a longer 2006 custom polished stainless steel shift rodthat comes withthe stronger heim joints (They won't break like the original joints). You have to use a longer shift rod with the 2005 kit other wise the front shift lever will hit the primary when you up shift. The custom shift rods are a lot nicer then the original, and the kit included cadmium plated shift rods.

Removing the original shift shaft lever
Geta hacksaw blade and tape each end with duct tape, leaving about two inches exposed in the middle. Also put some duct tape on the primary and cylinder cooling fins. Tape a wrench onone end to get a better grip (on the end of the bladeso as you pull on the wrench you will be on the cutting stroke of the blade). Slip the blade between the primary and engine from the bottom of the bike with the wrench end on the bottom. Position the shaft so you can cutabout a quarter inch fromthe lever (not in the welded area). Use your other hand to guide the top of the blade as you cut. After cutting through, the shaft will slide right out, and the lever will just fall to the floor.

Coverforthe original shift shaft lever hole
I used achrome carriage bolt http://www.chromebolt.com/51618-x-134-chrome-carriage-bolt-p-845.html, and put atwo inchpiece of rubber hose on the threads then added some shrink sleeving on the hose to get a nice snug press fit into the empty shaft hole. If you have a black primary: paint a unplated carriage bolt.Aluminum cover: scotch brite a chrome carriage bolt.

Installing the new rear trans shift lever
https://www.hdforums.com/m_3212510/tm.htm
(Don't do it, leave in the original) Using the original rear transmission shift arm has two benefits, appearance and performance. The shift rod willsit at a more level position, and you will also have a shorter shift throw.

Forward control part numbers here:
http://www.harley-davidson.com/gma/gma_product.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=84552444229229 3&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302288287&A SSORTMENT%3C%3East_id=2534374302288287&bmUID=1 180998448594&bmLocale=en_US

Shift Linkage part numbers here:
[URL=http://www.harley-davidson.com/browse/browse_products.jsp?FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=25343743 02291395

 

Thanks guys! This forum is great, I will get pic's of my still generic Street bob once I get it tomorrow night