Further forward mid-control kit
Intermediate
Joined: Mar 2014
Posts: 32
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From: Ontario
I’m a Harley virgin and after waiting almost my entire life I finally get my 2014 Street Bob this coming Saturday…Have always been a fan of the comfort of full forward controls on other bikes, but there's a pile of labour to take off the primary, etc. to swap controls on the Street Bob, so I’m seriously considering the more-forward mid controls. I was at the dealership last week and made a point of sitting on a Low Rider myself. The two or three inch difference is HUGE for anyone who has comfort issues with mids, particularly if you’re concerned about keeping your knee flexed for any period of time. (I’d add that I’m somewhere around 5’10” tall and have sketchy knees)
The kit is referred to as a 'further forward mid-control kit' and retails for $388.95 (for those of us North of the border). The installation appears pretty straight forward and apparently the only obstacle would be whether or not the exhaust would have to be removed to install the brake lever, if you couldn’t jiggle your way in there somehow. Something to consider will also be fitment of aftermarket exhaust systems once this kit has been installed... there’s a remote possibility you might be limited... Very likely I’ll find out about all three items in the very near future.
In any case, after such a long and crappy winter I’m looking forward (or mid-forward) to getting my fists in the wind very soon.
Cheers!
The kit is referred to as a 'further forward mid-control kit' and retails for $388.95 (for those of us North of the border). The installation appears pretty straight forward and apparently the only obstacle would be whether or not the exhaust would have to be removed to install the brake lever, if you couldn’t jiggle your way in there somehow. Something to consider will also be fitment of aftermarket exhaust systems once this kit has been installed... there’s a remote possibility you might be limited... Very likely I’ll find out about all three items in the very near future.
In any case, after such a long and crappy winter I’m looking forward (or mid-forward) to getting my fists in the wind very soon.
Cheers!
Road Warrior
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 1,407
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From: salt lake city
How'd we end up with such a Canadian-heavy thread? 
The brake lever is attached to the foot peg mount via a pin and a snap-ring. I still think install should be easy... but clearance issues could come up...
I think I'll need to take a spin on a LR to see if I can deal with that foot position... I still fear for the hip pain, however, after sitting on one.
The brake lever is attached to the foot peg mount via a pin and a snap-ring. I still think install should be easy... but clearance issues could come up...
I think I'll need to take a spin on a LR to see if I can deal with that foot position... I still fear for the hip pain, however, after sitting on one.
Road Master
Joined: Jul 2013
Posts: 1,081
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From: Cali
the longer throw of the shifter is probably a good thing for folks with size 13 boots
edit: i'll let you know next week when the kit i ordered shows up.
Last edited by slozomby; Mar 25, 2014 at 09:21 PM.
Funny this topic came up. I stopped by the H-D dealership; to see the new LR. I wanted to see and feel these new mounts and I too like it. And here we are discussing it. B2, thanks for locating the prices, this is something I will do....and yes...those mounts will be PC'ed black...haahaa
Last edited by "Dutch"; Mar 25, 2014 at 07:16 PM.
Road Warrior
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 1,407
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From: salt lake city
I didn't see that there was a Fat Bob in question here, either... this new kit will not do what you need, as it has been stated, it's just mounts for pegs and extended shift lever and brake pedal.
Here's a mid control kit on eBay that appears to have all of the other rods. Then you'd need to get the further forward mid-controls...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/13-HARLEY-DA...-/121299760547
Here's a mid control kit on eBay that appears to have all of the other rods. Then you'd need to get the further forward mid-controls...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/13-HARLEY-DA...-/121299760547
Road Warrior
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 1,407
Likes: 163
From: salt lake city
I can't seem to find a kit from HD that would be the normal mid-controls to make sure I have all of my old parts (dealer installed my forwards when I got my bike and gave me a box of parts that I can only assume are all inclusive of the take-off parts from my mids). Best I can think is to reverse engineer the forward install instructions... they're here: http://www.harley-davidson.com/en_US...ts/-J03509.pdf
Notice, the forwards kit comes with a plug for the hole left in the outer primary. Does the Fat Bob even have that hole? Would you need a new outer primary to go to mids? I guess you could get out the drill bit...
Notice, the forwards kit comes with a plug for the hole left in the outer primary. Does the Fat Bob even have that hole? Would you need a new outer primary to go to mids? I guess you could get out the drill bit...
Road Warrior
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 1,407
Likes: 163
From: salt lake city
One more from me on this and then I'm done..
http://www.harley-davidson.com/en_US...ts/-J05321.pdf
Reduced Reach Forward Control Conversion Kit- Dyna-50700005. $170 from HD. Works with Dynas that have forwards, included the Fat Bob. It brings your forwards back a WHOLE 1" and up 1".
http://www.harley-davidson.com/en_US...ts/-J05321.pdf
Reduced Reach Forward Control Conversion Kit- Dyna-50700005. $170 from HD. Works with Dynas that have forwards, included the Fat Bob. It brings your forwards back a WHOLE 1" and up 1".
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