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Old Apr 23, 2020 | 05:34 AM
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I own a 2001 Fatboy and love it. the problem is that I'm 6'7" tall. While I really like the footboards and the toe/heel shift I'm pretty cramped up and my feet spend most of the time on the highway pegs (I even shift from this position, probably not safe). So I would like to convert over to extended forward controls. Choices seem really limited, I can either spend $120-$150 for some Chinese product that may or may not be safe or quality or the other end of the spectrum $800 + (that look like they should be on a show bike). I want something that is well made looks decent (more interested in function) that wont break the bank. Anyone have any suggestions. Thanks in advance
 
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You can do extended forward controls and swap the pegs for floorboards.
 
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That set up is awesome, I have a 2001 fatboy, will this work for me, can you change the angle of the footboards so I can keep my heel shift?
 
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That set up is awesome, I have a 2001 fatboy, will this work for me, can you change the angle of the footboards so I can keep my heel shift?
Yes forward, backwards, up and down, and tilt.
 
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There’s also 2 different sizes
 
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Sorry to be a pain in the A##, but what did you use to move your shifter, brake lever and kickstand?
 
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