reduced reach kit for forward controls
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reduced reach kit for forward controls
So, I installed the Harley reduced reach kit for forward controls. Easy enough to install... a huge pain to remove. I had them on for a week, but i decided that i actually prefer to have my feet stretched out.
Man oh man... the locktite HD puts on those bolts are NO JOKE. I torqued them to spec and when I tried to remove them, I stripped the internal wrenching stars out of two of the bolts. Needless to say, I had to drill the heads off and use vice grips to remove the bolts.
Even though the relocation blocks, peg re-locator, and brake rod are in perfect condition, the local Harley dealership wont allow me to return the product... because they didn't install it. Go figure.
Now I have it up on ebay, trying to get as much of my money back as possible. I want to get a set of the Heel Raiser pegs. I figure I can kick the stirrups out when I am just cruising around, and flip them back in when I dont want them out. So, if you guys know anyone who is looking for the reduced reach conversion kit for forward controls, please let them know I have a set up on ebay. I paid nearly $180 for them with shipping and have them listed with no reserve.
Man oh man... the locktite HD puts on those bolts are NO JOKE. I torqued them to spec and when I tried to remove them, I stripped the internal wrenching stars out of two of the bolts. Needless to say, I had to drill the heads off and use vice grips to remove the bolts.
Even though the relocation blocks, peg re-locator, and brake rod are in perfect condition, the local Harley dealership wont allow me to return the product... because they didn't install it. Go figure.
Now I have it up on ebay, trying to get as much of my money back as possible. I want to get a set of the Heel Raiser pegs. I figure I can kick the stirrups out when I am just cruising around, and flip them back in when I dont want them out. So, if you guys know anyone who is looking for the reduced reach conversion kit for forward controls, please let them know I have a set up on ebay. I paid nearly $180 for them with shipping and have them listed with no reserve.
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From: Redmond, OR
I just installed this kit on a 2008 FXDF. I'm 5'7" and a 27" inseam. The stretch was unworkable. This kit DOES resolve the issue. There are two problems installing this kit on a stock FXDF.
1.)The modified brake rod in the kit WILL NOT fit with the stock OEM exhaust headers - so if you're not re-piping don't bother with this kit.
2.) The modified brake rod included in the kit is not threaded on the end the full length of the shaft - only about 75% of the threaded shaft is truly threaded. WTF? This leaves you VERY LITTLE adjustment for the brake pedal.
For the price they charge you'd think the engineering would be a little better. I bought it because I figured the MOCO would engineer it to be a true conversion.
BEWARE -Before spending any money check pictures of this kit installed on a bike with
your brand of pipes installed. Allow for plenty of forward room on the front header at the control mounts. I used Rinehart Crossbacks.
PS - if you are installing the Rinehart Crossbacks and you have a short inseam order the Titanium Heat Shield because you WILL burn your calf on the front cylinder header (yes, even with the factory heat shields installed).
1.)The modified brake rod in the kit WILL NOT fit with the stock OEM exhaust headers - so if you're not re-piping don't bother with this kit.
2.) The modified brake rod included in the kit is not threaded on the end the full length of the shaft - only about 75% of the threaded shaft is truly threaded. WTF? This leaves you VERY LITTLE adjustment for the brake pedal.
For the price they charge you'd think the engineering would be a little better. I bought it because I figured the MOCO would engineer it to be a true conversion.
BEWARE -Before spending any money check pictures of this kit installed on a bike with
your brand of pipes installed. Allow for plenty of forward room on the front header at the control mounts. I used Rinehart Crossbacks.
PS - if you are installing the Rinehart Crossbacks and you have a short inseam order the Titanium Heat Shield because you WILL burn your calf on the front cylinder header (yes, even with the factory heat shields installed).
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From: sand mountain Alabama
I'm 5'7" also and I made my reduced reach adapters. I just borrowed a bike with em on it and copied the adapters. I use the kuryakyn forward controls and the brake arm has 2 adjustments. I did not need the brake rod. I did have to remove some of the metal toward the bottom but it can not be seen.
I did not encounter any install problems.
I even added the kuryakyn foot peg floor boards. That did it for me. I'm good now.
I did not encounter any install problems.
I even added the kuryakyn foot peg floor boards. That did it for me. I'm good now.
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