Forward Controls ?
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Forward Controls ?
I am going to put on Forward Controls on my 08 super glide.
I don't know if i should go with the HD kit or an aftermarket kit.
Are some kits better then others? Has any one used a aftermarket kit?
What are the pros and cons?
Thanks nuge
I don't know if i should go with the HD kit or an aftermarket kit.
Are some kits better then others? Has any one used a aftermarket kit?
What are the pros and cons?
Thanks nuge
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Do a search on it, you will find a ton of posts covering everything you asked about.
There are as many opinions as there are folks using the different setups.
I myself, and many others have used the '05 HD kit with a seperate/longer connecting rod, with great results.
This allows you to leave the shifter shaft in place if you want,
or put differently you won't have to seperate the primary cases.
I left my mid pegs on for a different place to put my feet, if I wanted to.
That being said I don't like having my feet away from the controls.
There are as many opinions as there are folks using the different setups.
I myself, and many others have used the '05 HD kit with a seperate/longer connecting rod, with great results.
This allows you to leave the shifter shaft in place if you want,
or put differently you won't have to seperate the primary cases.
I left my mid pegs on for a different place to put my feet, if I wanted to.
That being said I don't like having my feet away from the controls.
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Unfortunately, unless you find someone that has used several different ones, you can't get a very good report of which one is best and why. All you get is opinions on whatever one somebody has. Like me...I have the HD forwards. I like them fine but I haven't tried any other brand.
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Clarification... I ripped the HD forward controls off and put on Kuryakyn.
OK, you got me, I really didn't but I did do a side by side comparison before purchasing my own for an 07 Low. Rode both bikes... The Kuryakyn seemed to be of better material, better chroming and shifted smoother. As I mentioned above... (IMO) in my opinion.
This is why God made black and white.. just different choices for different folks cause not everyone has the same taste.
Cheers
OK, you got me, I really didn't but I did do a side by side comparison before purchasing my own for an 07 Low. Rode both bikes... The Kuryakyn seemed to be of better material, better chroming and shifted smoother. As I mentioned above... (IMO) in my opinion.
This is why God made black and white.. just different choices for different folks cause not everyone has the same taste.
Cheers
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