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Im in the process of installing extended forward controls from Accutronix on my 05 Sportster Custom. Im currently struggling with removing the old brake rod. The problem is that I cant reach the T30 screw at the rear heimbolt but I also cant take of the exhaust pipes, as the screws wont move ( picture attached, I assume the owner before me scratched them over something and now they are almost welded together).
So I thought I might just remove the rod together with that joint, that transmits the force in that 90degree angle. There is a flat bolt (picture) holding that movable piece in place and it also moves a little but I cant get it out. I cant figure out by which mechanism this bolt is retained and if it is even possible to remove that.
Any help would be greatly appreciated, Im out of ideas.
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Problem with ext forward controls
