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Old Jul 21, 2017 | 07:15 PM
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I bought a 2010 FXSTC that came with Harley extended reach forward controls. At 5' 8" its a bit too much of a reach. I'd like to go back to stock length. Looking for options. It seems everything aftermarket is extended length. Any suggestions?
 
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If you want to sell the extended I'll be interested. I'm keeping my stock ones though!!.. lol
 
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If you want to sell the extended I'll be interested. I'm keeping my stock ones though!!.. lol
I'll be selling them after I go back to stock. Sure you don't want to swap?
 
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My control extensions were 3 pieces:
Longer rear brake line,
longer shift linkage,
and brackets that moved the foot controls 3" forward

Couldn't you just remove the bracket, put the controls in the original mount holes, then replace the shift linkage?
 
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Go to floorboards - the water is fine - just use stock style floorboard adapters a la Fatboy and Heritage - don't use aftermarket.
 
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I fitted extended fwd controls on mine... to go back to the old ones you would just need a std length shift linkage and to "loose" a couple of inches of the longer rear brake line. Would seem easy enough.
 
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Originally Posted by bsim
My control extensions were 3 pieces:
Longer rear brake line,
longer shift linkage,
and brackets that moved the foot controls 3" forward

Couldn't you just remove the bracket, put the controls in the original mount holes, then replace the shift linkage?
Thanks! That's exactly what I was wondering. I saw the kit came with the linkage and brackets but wasn't sure if I can reuse the longer brake line. I'll order the stock shift linkage then take it apart and look into it. Really appreciate your help!
 
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Originally Posted by PurpleShark
I fitted extended fwd controls on mine... to go back to the old ones you would just need a std length shift linkage and to "loose" a couple of inches of the longer rear brake line. Would seem easy enough.
Thanks as well! I was hoping it'll be that easy.
 
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Originally Posted by TSM35
It seems everything aftermarket is extended length. Any suggestions?
There are more standard reach controls on ebay than extended.
 
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