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Sep 10, 2013 | 04:59 AM

#11

stilup

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http://www.ebay.com/itm/Drag-Special...04cb9f&vxp=mtr

Yes, heim ends are the way to go.
I did my stock rod at 10K, was very loose. Shortened the rod, threaded 5/16" end and good to go for a long time.

Sep 10, 2013 | 07:00 AM

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deuce_streetbob

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Originally Posted by Gommee

Check out this machine shop, he made me a custom linkage for my mid controls. Very reasonable prices and will make you what you want as well as powder coat to your color.

Nice find there! Thanks for that link...just what I was looking for.

Sep 10, 2013 | 08:46 AM

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Anybody know where I can get a shift linkage for my Lowrider /forward controls that won't cost me an arm and a leg. Has to measure around 14" from center of bolt to bolt
Clap

If you have difficulties a "harley shift linkage extension" is the search term you would need.
They are about $20 and extend most shift rods by 1.5 to 4 inches.

Sep 10, 2013 | 09:35 AM

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dirtdobber

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Not much pressure on it so why not mock up something yourself and use the stock ends.
Be creative, a drill, drill bits, tap is about all you need. Paint or powder coat.

Sep 10, 2013 | 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by stilup

Agreed, no matter what rod you use, heim joints are the way to go for the end.

Here's some better pricing on them. Clicky

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Sep 10, 2013 | 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by clap

Anybody know where I can get a shift linkage for my Lowrider /forward controls that won't cost me an arm and a leg. Has to measure around 14" from center of bolt to bolt
Clap

If you have difficulties a "harley shift linkage extension" is the search term you would need to make rod longer.
They are about $20 and extend most CHROME shift rods by 1.5 to 4 inches.
Since the post is not clear if what you require is the heim joints or rod there are several inexpensive options on ebay.
Type "Heim Joint Rod End 5/16" with bolts for Harley Davidson" on Ebay and race_basics has both heim joints for under $10 delivered with bolts.. Those fit a standard rod.

Last edited by im; Sep 10, 2013 at 10:45 AM.

Sep 10, 2013 | 11:18 AM

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blueangel73

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I just search "harley Shift Linkage" on ebay and got a good number of them the measure out to 14" and are under $30 shipped.

Sep 10, 2013 | 11:59 PM

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Gommee

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Originally Posted by deuce_streetbob

Nice find there! Thanks for that link...just what I was looking for.

I gave him the measurements, emailed him my design and he CNC it and polished it with heimi joints, Mine was for mid controls, so it was smaller, but Harley wants $110 for one to replace the crappy brass looking rod.
128Auto had him make a nice black powder coated one for his forward controls. Looks sweet!

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