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Aug 11, 2005 | 06:35 PM

1200custom

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forward controls

i'm a big guy 6'5 and the forward controls aren't forward enough .i've been looking around and can't find anything .i have tried every hd with extensions and nothhing fits .i'm starting to think hd is not for me . may have to rake front end and customize foot controls. or just buy a custom bike any suggestions.

Aug 11, 2005 | 06:43 PM

Babs

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RE: forward controls

If you're using standard forward controls, there are "extended reach forward controls" which you can swap out.
That's not uncommon and aught to take care of your problem.
Not sure if Harley carries them but I know lots of aftermarket varieties exist on the market.
I'm assuming you're riding with standard forwards rather than floorboards.

Edit:
I'm sorry I misread... Did you say you've tried extending the forward controls themselves?

Aug 11, 2005 | 07:20 PM

oldgeezer

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RE: forward controls

You might also consider adding an engine guard with extended reach highway pegs. Won't help you much in town, but it will really help out on the road.

Aug 11, 2005 | 07:27 PM

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RE: forward controls

The easiest thing is often overlooked

Aug 11, 2005 | 08:29 PM

Beefcake

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RE: forward controls

Check out Kuryakyn.....they've got a lot of different options when it comes to forward controls and they have adapters you can use to extend your controls.