2018+ Softail Models Breakout

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Old Sep 11, 2022 | 01:03 PM
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Want to do this to deal with my back pain. I have spinal stenosis and can't ride with feet forward anymore. If someone wants to go from mid controls to forward controls, I would like to do a swap. Save us both $$$$ dollars. I am working on a parts list, won't be a difficult swap. Any interest?
 
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Old Sep 24, 2022 | 07:46 PM
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Mid controls are on. Found used parts for brake side. Bought the HD accessory kit for shift side (don't have to change inner/outer primary). Of course HD says all this won't fit on FLHCS, but I didn't have to modify anything. Works fine with stock exhaust. Frames all are the same on 2018 up Softail, all mounting points there. Stock forward controls with boards are available.





 
Old Oct 7, 2022 | 10:33 AM
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Looks great! You don't happen to have any part numbers do you?
 
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Looks great! You don't happen to have any part numbers do you?
Missed this question... Was asked again recently and this is the part

https://www.harley-davidson.com/us/e...ide/p/50502041
 
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Great info, thanks!
 
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I just paid $850 for new Heritage forwards to replace my Low Rider S mids. this is from 2022
 
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Yep my luck I just changed the mids on my LRST to forwards and still have the mids in a box

 
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@wmprof , could you clarify a bit on the footpegs you chose, and how you chose them?

I'm a little confused and unclear on the various sizes, as it seems Harley has several different sized footpegs. Not sure how you pick the right ones for these mid-control kits. The instructions appear silent on the matter
 
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Originally Posted by foxtrapper
@wmprof , could you clarify a bit on the footpegs you chose, and how you chose them?

I'm a little confused and unclear on the various sizes, as it seems Harley has several different sized footpegs. Not sure how you pick the right ones for these mid-control kits. The instructions appear silent on the matter
I used the stock mid footpegs, not accessory ones. Those same footpegs are on my Pan America now since it uses same softail mounting.


 
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Originally Posted by wmprof
Mid controls are on. Found used parts for brake side. Bought the HD accessory kit for shift side (don't have to change inner/outer primary). Of course HD says all this won't fit on FLHCS, but I didn't have to modify anything. Works fine with stock exhaust. Frames all are the same on 2018 up Softail, all mounting points there. Stock forward controls with boards are available.




this is a great game changer for me...
 
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