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Old Mar 9, 2010 | 06:59 PM
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Looking to put some spacers on my foward controls....maybe 1 or 2 inches...are any parts going to have to be replaced ie shift linkage etc?
 
Old Mar 9, 2010 | 07:18 PM
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I recently installed 2" forward control extensions on my NT. I used the kit from Cycle Visions. It's a well designed and finished product, but plan on replacing most of the hardware (the 3 counter-sunk allens were nice stainless steel, but the rest was zinc or cadmium plated hex bolts).The kit includes a longer shift rod, but I opted for a better look, and discovered that the Harley shift rods intended for Dynas with forwards are a perfect fit for Softails with extended forwards. You'll also need to replace the rear brake line and banjo bolt gaskets, and then bleed the rear brake, but that's easy.
 
Old Mar 9, 2010 | 07:26 PM
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There isn't an extension piece for stock length shift rods? I have an aftermarket from harley that costs 125! I really can't see spending another 125 on a shift rod
 
Old Mar 9, 2010 | 07:46 PM
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Shift rods aren't that much unless you opt for something really trick. No matter though, since the Cycle Visions and Ness kits come with longer shift rods. You'd better price out the cost of a replacement rear brake line though.
 
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