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Old May 17, 2008 | 08:40 AM
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Does anyone have pics of their 76 ironhead with these controls. I am thinking of buying some but I do not understand how they work with the brake cable and brake switch. What do I do with the old peg mounts? Anyway as they said "a picture speaks a thousand words." Thanks for your help.
 
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Old May 17, 2008 | 09:07 AM
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I can sell you a set at a good deal. With the tank I put on, me legs are too darn short.
 
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Old May 17, 2008 | 07:52 PM
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I got them on mine and thinkingtrying to find stock ones. I'm 5'9" they seem a little far out to reach at times, just don't really like them. Might need to give them a few more miles. I'll see if I can find a picture I have of them on the bike.
 
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Old May 17, 2008 | 08:01 PM
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Sorry not a good picture.
 
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Old May 17, 2008 | 08:05 PM
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Will try and take a better picture of both side next day or so.
 
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Old May 17, 2008 | 09:27 PM
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Thanks, for taking the time MadCritter
 
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Old May 18, 2008 | 07:18 AM
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bryon857
just saw this on ebay.
75-76 SPORTSTER FORWARD CONTROLS 4 HARLEY NEW + BOLTS
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/_Moto...em170218114102&
 
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Old May 18, 2008 | 01:20 PM
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I have a set of these on my 76 they where a bugger to get set up, I will take better pics today for you.As you can see from this picture i am not using the most forward hole for the foot rest,it was real uncomfortable, to streatched out for my liking, much better where they are now.Paul

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Old May 18, 2008 | 04:16 PM
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Here are the pictures.

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Old May 18, 2008 | 04:38 PM
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Thats what I've got to do, move mine back to the nearest hole.
 
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