Forward conversion - crash bar
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From: Montgomery Al
Forward conversion - crash bar
I want to convert my FXD over to forward controls, but dont they mount in the same holes on the frame where my crash bar mounts?
Is there a crash bar on the market that mounts elsewhere?
Mikeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
Is there a crash bar on the market that mounts elsewhere?
Mikeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
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RE: Forward conversion - crash bar
All the fwd controls that I have looked at for my fxdl state that they can not be installed with crash bars. I have checked with about 5 different manufacturers. I guess its one or the other. I'm going with the fwd controls.
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RE: Forward conversion - crash bar
to find my comfort zone, my 05 lowrider has forward controls, badlander seat, and apes. parked my *** on stock new one in the dealer this weekend and couldn't beleive the difference. skip the crash bars...you will so love those forward controls.
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RE: Forward conversion - crash bar
Blue - how tall are your apes? Those are looking better and better to me.
I have already decided to go with the forward controls. I sat on a buddy's wide glide and made up my mind.
I'm 6'1" and the extra room shifting will be a help.
Are your apes taller than the wide glide apes?
mikeeeeeeeeeee
I have already decided to go with the forward controls. I sat on a buddy's wide glide and made up my mind.
I'm 6'1" and the extra room shifting will be a help.
Are your apes taller than the wide glide apes?
mikeeeeeeeeeee
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RE: Forward conversion - crash bar
Hey no1likhim, there is a crash bar that can mount on a FXD after forward controls are installed, check out the photos of my FXD at the link below. Not sure of the part number but there is a Harley crash bar(engine guard) that will mount. My FXD is a 2003 with wide glide forward controls.
http://www.opaloasis.com/Harley.html
http://www.opaloasis.com/Harley.html
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I really like the looks of your bike. Don't know what all the changes they made in '04 were, but I've also been told that it's not workable with my '05. Thanks for the input though. I'll check it out again. Art
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RE: Forward conversion - crash bar
I"m going to check that out myself.
Good looking bike.
Mikeeeeeeeeeeeeee
Good looking bike.
Mikeeeeeeeeeeeeee
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The Engine Guard Harley part number you need is 49010-93. It is on page 163 of the 2004 parts book. Made for all FXD's with forward controls except FXDWD. Check it out! I have this guard monted on my 03 FXD and have a friend with same guard on his 05 FXD.