Can it be done?
Road Captain
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I dont see how you could do that. You need a longer shift linkage, the rod for your rear brake. Everything mounts different.
Like Bosken said, I kept the mids and added highway pegs. I'm only 5'9" so that works well for me. I have a friend thats 6' and he cant stand to ride with mids. Depends on your preference. I like being able to switch positions. I also started riding on a Ducati, so the feet under me make me feel like I have more control around town and slower twisties.
Like Bosken said, I kept the mids and added highway pegs. I'm only 5'9" so that works well for me. I have a friend thats 6' and he cant stand to ride with mids. Depends on your preference. I like being able to switch positions. I also started riding on a Ducati, so the feet under me make me feel like I have more control around town and slower twisties.
Last edited by Rauzer; Feb 20, 2009 at 02:54 AM.
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My opinion, don't screw around with jury-rigging foot controls, brake parts and shifter linkages.
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If the hole centers for the forward mounts are the same distance apart as those on a Sportster, you MIGHT be able to make Sportster forward controls work. You would need to fabricate a longer shift rod and brake rod.
But...a set of Sportster forwards is almost as expensive as those made to fit a Dyna.
But...a set of Sportster forwards is almost as expensive as those made to fit a Dyna.
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pictures, can't get this damned thing to work try again later. I have linked both midcontrols and forward together and did not take much special todo . A fowrward kit and some dies and hiem joints with a bout 4 hours . If i can get my youngest over i'll get some pictures up.
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Road Master
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+2 on mids with highway pegs. Some guys even shift/brake with their heels when their feet are out on the highway pegs. I find myself seldom on the mids though, so I'll probably be going to forwards soon.
