it was suggested to me that I may look into forward control extensions. My local Harley mechanic said "No problem to three inch extensions, just a bolt on adjustment."
But, It appears to me that the shifter linkage and the brake line would need to be extended also.
Am I correct? What difficulty will I experience? Any insight is greatly appreciated.

 

I have the Arlen Ness version on my softail. It comes as a whole kit with the linkage, brake line and everything you need except new brake fluid. It's not that hard but if your unsure how to bleed your brake line have someone help you with that part, or look it up on youtube.

 

the Arlen Ness kit is great and is very easy to do.

 

By the way, I am 6' 3", there is the "why."
Thank you very much with info on the "how."
greatly appreciated.

 

Just take your time and it's an easy job. Cycle Visions also makes 2" and 3" extension kits, and unlike the Arlen Ness units, they are powdercoated black (not anodized) to match the stock controls.

 

I have the Ness kit and like it a lot...

 

I used the Ness extension kit and it's black powdercoated also.

 

I have the Ness kit also. It was easy to install and the ride is much more comfortable.

 

I found the Arlen Ness version to be the best ! In fact once its done unless ur looking for it you will not even no its there. I was very happy with the parts they seem very well made.

 

It's advertised as black anodized, which is why I bought the Cycle Visions kit.

"Each kit includes black anodized billet aluminum adapter plates..."
http://www.denniskirk.com/jsp/produc...=&skuId=573727