Forward Controls
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Forward Controls
At 6' 1" I tire of the stock footpeg and controls on my '75 FXE pretty quickly.
Looks like there is a range of controls available, from $300 all the way up $1200 for adjustable billet aluminum controls from Jaybrake.
Any thought re the manufacturers and quality, function, fit etc? I'll get chrome or polished to keep with the theme of the bike.
I want good quality, but struggle to appreciate the value of $1200 controls. They look gorgeous but holy cow...
Looks like there is a range of controls available, from $300 all the way up $1200 for adjustable billet aluminum controls from Jaybrake.
Any thought re the manufacturers and quality, function, fit etc? I'll get chrome or polished to keep with the theme of the bike.
I want good quality, but struggle to appreciate the value of $1200 controls. They look gorgeous but holy cow...
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From: la la land jerzey
believe it or not even some of the hi end stuff looks incredible but is not up to real riding
unless you make your own its all been on something so post up what your looking at for suggestions and past experiences
unless you make your own its all been on something so post up what your looking at for suggestions and past experiences
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For that matter, if you're not using the footboards, all of the brackets, shift linkage, master cylinder setup off any FL shovelhead will work also.
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Way cool...
So confirming, the forward controls from a '86-'99 FL soft tail have the same mounting bolt pattern as the front lower frame brackets on my '75 FXE, and are a direct bolt-on without modification?
So confirming, the forward controls from a '86-'99 FL soft tail have the same mounting bolt pattern as the front lower frame brackets on my '75 FXE, and are a direct bolt-on without modification?
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From: la la land jerzey
not only that but the softail stuff has a 2 inch add on you can buy - so being tall like you are your legs are out and way more comfy riding location for us tall guys
I have them on my FLST with floor boards but will work with pegs as well
I have them on my FLST with floor boards but will work with pegs as well
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