mid controls on softail
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Tourer
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From: Yuma az
mid controls on softail
if this has been discussed in the past i missed it. I'm interested in putting mid controls on my 03 deuce, after having a street bob i feel more in control on my bike that with forward controls. not a fan of the stretched legs, looks to me like one bad move and theyre going down to the ground. has anyone put mids on their bike? in the dyna it goes through the primary. i will eventually do an open primary which will make it easier for mids.
Road Warrior
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From: Vallejo, California
here is the thread:
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/softa...ming-boys.html
BTW... I made my own mid controls... but it can be done with bolt-on parts.. Alain can probably tell you exactly how much it costs to do it with bolt-on parts.. I imagine is in the $1500 - $2000 range... I hope it helps and happy riding!
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https://www.hdforums.com/forum/softa...ming-boys.html
BTW... I made my own mid controls... but it can be done with bolt-on parts.. Alain can probably tell you exactly how much it costs to do it with bolt-on parts.. I imagine is in the $1500 - $2000 range... I hope it helps and happy riding!
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From: north jersey
Hey now !!! Mids on a softail frame you say? Sure can be done.
Like Joe said, he made his own set up. I went with the exile kit. The kit was around $600 for the frame mounts (where your mids actually mount to) and a new rear master cylinder which bolts right underneath the transmission side cover.
You could train a monkey to do the install on those two parts.
You mention you are going to an open primary so that takes care of the left side of the bike, otherwise all you need is dyna primary covers with the opening for the shifter to go through them. I have those covers sitting in my garage, bought them used waiting to go on the bike. Obviously you'll also need the shifting linkage from a dyna, these parts are cheap so that's easy to get.
The only major issue you'll probably run into while trying to do this job is having clearance problems with your exhaust and the mid controls. I have V&H big radius 2-2 and it will not work.
Good news is that there are plenty of exhaust options out there that will give you the room and clearance to run the mids. Or you can do what I did, have an exhaust custom made. Dealing with his exhaust problem was the most expensive part of my project.
Here's a pic of exile's frame mounts and rear master cylinder. Well made product and Russell is a good dude to deal with.
Like Joe said, he made his own set up. I went with the exile kit. The kit was around $600 for the frame mounts (where your mids actually mount to) and a new rear master cylinder which bolts right underneath the transmission side cover.
You could train a monkey to do the install on those two parts.
You mention you are going to an open primary so that takes care of the left side of the bike, otherwise all you need is dyna primary covers with the opening for the shifter to go through them. I have those covers sitting in my garage, bought them used waiting to go on the bike. Obviously you'll also need the shifting linkage from a dyna, these parts are cheap so that's easy to get.
The only major issue you'll probably run into while trying to do this job is having clearance problems with your exhaust and the mid controls. I have V&H big radius 2-2 and it will not work.
Good news is that there are plenty of exhaust options out there that will give you the room and clearance to run the mids. Or you can do what I did, have an exhaust custom made. Dealing with his exhaust problem was the most expensive part of my project.
Here's a pic of exile's frame mounts and rear master cylinder. Well made product and Russell is a good dude to deal with.
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From: north jersey
Here's a picture of how the frame mounts look under the bike once installed on my rocker.
I'm not running the set up yet because I'm still waiting on the exhaust to be finished.
You'll also need a new kick stand, that's an easy problem to solve, I went with the Arlen Ness satand and no problems so far.
RSD/PM makes a set up as well but be prepared to drop some serious coin for that. Great quality but damn pricey.
I think it's a kick *** mod cause when you roll through, those people who know enough will be scratching their heads wondering how you got mids on a stock HD softail frame (without welding anything). Plus you'll probably be the only one with them on hahaha.
I'm not running the set up yet because I'm still waiting on the exhaust to be finished.
You'll also need a new kick stand, that's an easy problem to solve, I went with the Arlen Ness satand and no problems so far.
RSD/PM makes a set up as well but be prepared to drop some serious coin for that. Great quality but damn pricey.
I think it's a kick *** mod cause when you roll through, those people who know enough will be scratching their heads wondering how you got mids on a stock HD softail frame (without welding anything). Plus you'll probably be the only one with them on hahaha.
Last edited by Alain; Aug 18, 2015 at 07:56 AM.
Road Master
Joined: Jul 2009
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From: Savannah, TN
Dang, mine feels like mid's now. I can't imagine bringing them further under me. But, as shown above - there are options. That's the great things about Harley's - You can make them your own.
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Cruiser
Joined: Feb 2015
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From: Kent, England
Hi,
I've been wanting to do this to my 09 FXSTC ever since seeing the kit sold by Exile.
Over the last 18 months I've been sourcing parts from eBay and bought the outer primary cover, mid controls and foot pegs.
Purchased the Exile Mount kit last month and started on the bike last weekend.
So far I have the fitted the mount kit, new rear master cylinder, and mid controls to the right side.
Had a sit on the bike and for me it is much more comfortable.
The inner primary cover is also off ready and waiting for me to drill out the resin plug which I'll be doing tomorrow.
Removing the inner primary wasn't too difficult but I was surprised how much had to be removed to access the starter motor bolts, the battery, battery caddy, rear fender and oil tank all had to be taken off!
Hopefully I'll have the Mids all done by Sunday afternoon.
That just leaves me to sort out a new brake hose and pressure switch, new kick stand and a new exhaust - I too have a V&H Twin Radius set of pipes that just won't fit with the Mids.
Think I'll get the Freedom Performance High Outlaw exhaust - just need to run the idea past the wife.
I've been wanting to do this to my 09 FXSTC ever since seeing the kit sold by Exile.
Over the last 18 months I've been sourcing parts from eBay and bought the outer primary cover, mid controls and foot pegs.
Purchased the Exile Mount kit last month and started on the bike last weekend.
So far I have the fitted the mount kit, new rear master cylinder, and mid controls to the right side.
Had a sit on the bike and for me it is much more comfortable.
The inner primary cover is also off ready and waiting for me to drill out the resin plug which I'll be doing tomorrow.
Removing the inner primary wasn't too difficult but I was surprised how much had to be removed to access the starter motor bolts, the battery, battery caddy, rear fender and oil tank all had to be taken off!
Hopefully I'll have the Mids all done by Sunday afternoon.
That just leaves me to sort out a new brake hose and pressure switch, new kick stand and a new exhaust - I too have a V&H Twin Radius set of pipes that just won't fit with the Mids.
Think I'll get the Freedom Performance High Outlaw exhaust - just need to run the idea past the wife.
Last edited by Gaz B; Jan 15, 2016 at 12:59 PM. Reason: Spelling
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From: Honah Lee
Putting mids on a Deuce is like asking for tea or milk in a bar. Just trade for a better handling Dyna. Mids is not going to make the Deuce handle better. If you want to fill more secure, put a fwd control with spurs on the Deuce.