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Old Apr 9, 2018 | 05:03 AM
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Does anyone have any expierence with installing forward controls with floor boards instead of pegs? Just got my old ‘76 FXE running and on the road and need forward controls! I prefer floor boards if possible
 
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Old Apr 9, 2018 | 05:49 AM
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you need a FLH outer primary for the rear board mount - the rest is bolt on FL stuff
 
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There are aftermarket floorboards that mount to the peg hinges. That's what I used.
 
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Originally Posted by coasti1079
Does anyone have any expierence with installing forward controls with floor boards instead of pegs? Just got my old ‘76 FXE running and on the road and need forward controls! I prefer floor boards if possible

Well, you could just use all the OEM parts from an FLH(of similar years). You would need the primary with the rear board mtg. tab as johnjzjz said. You would also need the frame tab on the brake side (not sure if they were still on an FX in '76). OR, you can look for OEM setup from an 86-99 FL softtail (Fatboy or Heritage). "Nearly" plug and play.
 
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