Forward controls
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Forward controls
I started another thread a bit ago in this forum about a bike sitting 6 to 7 years. Still about this bike. But different topic.
HD dealer wants $500 part and $250 service to install forward controls. That may be a going price, but I had sticker shock. I am already planning on working on the bike myself, thanks to some great advice from members in this group, so I should be expected to install forward controls myself.
Looking around online, I see prices from 160 to 500. Does anyone have a good trustworthy source for forward controls? Being new to HD, I can't weed out the crap vs the good, and would like help springboarding into good components. Obviously I don't want to spend a whole lot, but I do understand quality costs some money, so I want a good balance between the two.
The bike is a 2008 Sportster 1200N.
HD dealer wants $500 part and $250 service to install forward controls. That may be a going price, but I had sticker shock. I am already planning on working on the bike myself, thanks to some great advice from members in this group, so I should be expected to install forward controls myself.
Looking around online, I see prices from 160 to 500. Does anyone have a good trustworthy source for forward controls? Being new to HD, I can't weed out the crap vs the good, and would like help springboarding into good components. Obviously I don't want to spend a whole lot, but I do understand quality costs some money, so I want a good balance between the two.
The bike is a 2008 Sportster 1200N.
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I started another thread a bit ago in this forum about a bike sitting 6 to 7 years. Still about this bike. But different topic.
HD dealer wants $500 part and $250 service to install forward controls. That may be a going price, but I had sticker shock. I am already planning on working on the bike myself, thanks to some great advice from members in this group, so I should be expected to install forward controls myself.
Looking around online, I see prices from 160 to 500. Does anyone have a good trustworthy source for forward controls? Being new to HD, I can't weed out the crap vs the good, and would like help springboarding into good components. Obviously I don't want to spend a whole lot, but I do understand quality costs some money, so I want a good balance between the two.
The bike is a 2008 Sportster 1200N.
HD dealer wants $500 part and $250 service to install forward controls. That may be a going price, but I had sticker shock. I am already planning on working on the bike myself, thanks to some great advice from members in this group, so I should be expected to install forward controls myself.
Looking around online, I see prices from 160 to 500. Does anyone have a good trustworthy source for forward controls? Being new to HD, I can't weed out the crap vs the good, and would like help springboarding into good components. Obviously I don't want to spend a whole lot, but I do understand quality costs some money, so I want a good balance between the two.
The bike is a 2008 Sportster 1200N.
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Thank you.
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You will thank me the first time you are out riding and encounter a swarm of bees or other biting insects. The last thing you want is them flying up your pant leg because your legs are extended forward.
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I'll be sure to remember to thank you when I start riding. Now I get to save money and start looking at highway pegs. I still feel foolish not thinking about it first.
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Yeah. I'm thinking this is what I'm gonna do. Makes more sense to at least start with the pegs and get a feel for what I like.
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