Forward Controls on '05 FXDL
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Forward Controls on '05 FXDL
My name is Jeff and this is my first post in the forums so let me start off by saying hello to everybody.
Anyways, I'm looking to dump the mid controls for forward controls on my '05 Low Rider. Can you guys and gals offer me any advice as to what brand of controls to buy? I'm not brand loyal and really just want high quality parts that will fit w/o and modification to any original parts on the bike. I also prefer chrome over polished parts.
Thanks for your time.
Anyways, I'm looking to dump the mid controls for forward controls on my '05 Low Rider. Can you guys and gals offer me any advice as to what brand of controls to buy? I'm not brand loyal and really just want high quality parts that will fit w/o and modification to any original parts on the bike. I also prefer chrome over polished parts.
Thanks for your time.
Road Warrior
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RE: Forward Controls on '05 FXDL
Welcome aboard. You can try Kyurikan (not sure if thats spelled right). I know they have some chrome ones and have a work around so you don't have to open the primary. Good luck.
Big Kahuna HDF Member
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RE: Forward Controls on '05 FXDL
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Welcome aboard. You can try Kyurikan (not sure if thats spelled right). I know they have some chrome ones and have a work around so you don't have to open the primary. Good luck.
Welcome aboard. You can try Kyurikan (not sure if thats spelled right). I know they have some chrome ones and have a work around so you don't have to open the primary. Good luck.
Grand HDF Member
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RE: Forward Controls on '05 FXDL
Welcome to the Forums, don't be a stranger. I have also used the HD forwards, changing out the brake pad, shifter and all of the footpegs for Kuryakyn parts. The HD hardware is a straight forward installation, should take about an hour or so. Since your FXDL is a 2005, there is no hassle with opening the primary and going through the process on the 2006-2007 model line up.
Kuryakyn makes a nice set, I happen to like the finish and fit of the HD controls, but you should look at both and get the set that suits your tastes best.
Gary
Kuryakyn makes a nice set, I happen to like the finish and fit of the HD controls, but you should look at both and get the set that suits your tastes best.
Gary
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My brother put forwards on his SuperGlide using H-D parts. Only problem was he used the Wide-Glide crash bar and when the front suspension was compressed, the front fender hit the bar. He needed to adjust the fender down about an inch. The H-D forward kit worked fine and was easy to install.
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RE: Forward Controls on '05 FXDL
I wound up using the latest generation Kuryakyn forwards on my 03 Low. I think they look better and appear to be better made than the HD set.
To each is own though.
To each is own though.