Reduced reach forward controls for 99-05 Dyna bikes

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Feb 24, 2013 | 07:08 PM

dirtdobber

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Reduced reach forward controls for 99-05 Dyna bikes

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I am in the process of making a partial kit for reduced reach forward contols for the years 99-05. The 06 up models already have a kit ($169) offered by HD but the 99-05 does not. They do sell a full kit at $349
I have finished the mount-adapters- just need to make the brake rod.
If anyone is located close to Fort Payne, or Scottsboro, Alabama with a 99-05 Dyna with forward controls and don't mind hanging out at the shop for a couple of hours It would be grand.
I will not be making any changes to your bike. Just need to make sure the holes match up and get a couple of photos of the brake rod with measurements.
My bike is at a builders for a 113 kit and may be close to April before I get it back.
I would really like to finish this before I get the bike back
If you allow me to use your bike and need a set I will make you a set once I get mine finished for helping. The only cost to you will be 2 screws and 3/8 inch/1/2 inch metal unless I find some before then. Possibly a brake rod. Not sure at this point.

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Feb 24, 2013 | 08:26 PM

Robtarra39

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i have tried the 06 reduced kit on my 02, the only issue was the brake rod, if you have a machinist close by, all you would need to do is have the brake rod shortened by about 3/8 and the rest of the kit will fit

Feb 24, 2013 | 08:53 PM

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That is what I'm thinking. I have designed a way of using the forward control brake rod.
You also have to put a deeper bend in the rod for the adapter. The forward brake rod will not allow the rod to fit the brake pedal because of the different angle.
This why I need a bike to see how.much of a bend I need and to see how much shorter the rod needs to be. I have access to a metal lathe. i don't think i will need it.

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Feb 24, 2013 | 10:49 PM

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So in other words you cut 3/8 inch off the reduced reach brake rod, that makes sense.
took me a few to catch what you meant.
I can do that without a problem.
In case you help someone else, all you have to do is cut the brake rod and remove 3/8inch from the straight part of the brake rod. Using a die threads both ends and get a metal coupler all thread. They look like a long nut, chrome to. Add 2 locking nuts in front and behind the coupler. Now it is adjustable and has plenty of strength.
You saved me some work
I'll make it tomorrow
Thank you.
dd

Apr 25, 2019 | 03:55 PM

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Do you guys think this kit would fit and work on a 96 dyna lowrider/superglide?

Oct 10, 2019 | 03:43 AM

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Sorry to resurrect this thread, but i'm in the process of doing this myself.

For clarity, when you say you need to cut 3/8 off the reduced brake rod, do you mean 3/8 off the threaded stud, or are you saying 3/8 off the solid bar, and fit a new threaded stud to it?

Thanks in advance!