Forward controls
Tourer
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From: Columbus NJ
Definitely don't cut off the disconnected shifter arm after you install the forwards. Kuryakyn sells a small clip that holds the now unused shifter arm in place. It will never be in the way and allows you to go back to mids, or in the future, sell the bike to someone with a preference for one over the other.
Last edited by Paulflhx; May 23, 2013 at 09:22 PM.
Tourer
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 309
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From: Columbus NJ
Definitely don't cut off the disconnected shifter arm after you install the forwards. Kuryakyn sells a small clip that holds the now unused shifter arm in place. It will never be in the way and allows you to go back to mids, or in the future, sell the bike to someone with a preference for one over the other.
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From: Cleveland, Ohio
Some big custom builders prefer these;
http://www.jbrake.com/forwardcontrol...ic_radial.html
And there are 2 3/8ths more forward than Harley forward controls.
Also look better being machined from billet aluminum here in America.
http://www.jbrake.com/forwardcontrol...ic_radial.html
And there are 2 3/8ths more forward than Harley forward controls.
Also look better being machined from billet aluminum here in America.
Tourer
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From: Columbus NJ
Removal of the primary is only needed if you want to remove the shifter spline that passes through the primary in one piece. You could use a hacksaw blade or sawzall to cut it off behind the primary and then pull it out. However,there is no need to remove it at all, regardless of what all the installation instructions state. Just fastenen the arm so it doesn't rattle and leave it there.
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From: NE AR
Same set-up 6'2'' on my 11 SB.
