labor charge for forward controls ?
Tourer
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 445
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From: Long Island, NY
Dealer shop book says 4.5hrs labor....around here its $105/hr....I did it myself including taking the primary apart and removing the mid shaft (first time wrenching on a bike), took my time, read the manual multiple times during steps to ensure I didn't skip anything, and with my annoying brother and a few friends in the garage drinking more of the beer than lending a hand it turned into an all day project, but in the end made me feel a lot more confident on doing future projects myself.
5th Gear
Joined: Feb 2013
Posts: 9
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From: AZ
The dealership quoted 4 hours of labor and they charge $100 per hour. The shop I use for anything I'm not comfortable doing or things I dont have the tools or wont sacrifice the down time did it for $75 and had the bike back to me the next day. Hmmmm maybe I rethink my job and become a mechanic at the dealership.
2nd Gear
Joined: Mar 2013
Posts: 6
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From: Indianapolis IN
Thanks I looked on eBay and found one for $11 and a few more online in other places. Did you secure the old shaft in any way or just let it drop down behind the primary?
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Road Master
Joined: Nov 2006
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From: Huntley, IL
I have an older 04. My kit came with a chrome cap and a piece that bolted to the motor that kept the loose linkage from flopping around. I think I still have the cap.
If I can find it I can sell it to you for $5.00+shipping and if I can find the other piece I will throw that in. If I still have the instructions I will send you a copy also. It will show you how to connect that piece.
I think if your buying a new kit it will have all the parts you need. Check before you go out and buy these parts.
If I can find it I can sell it to you for $5.00+shipping and if I can find the other piece I will throw that in. If I still have the instructions I will send you a copy also. It will show you how to connect that piece.
I think if your buying a new kit it will have all the parts you need. Check before you go out and buy these parts.
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2007
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From: North of Hell, South of Heaven
Keep your mids and add highway pegs. Inexpensive and you can easily DIY. Every time I thinks about forward controls, I remember how much faster I am around the North Georgia mountains when my feet are firmly planted beneath me.
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