Installing 3" Forward Control Extension
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Road Captain
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Installing 3" Forward Control Extension
I purchased the Arlen Ness 3" extension kit for my 2008 Night Train. I have never worked on a bike before but would like to start with installing these if I can with out any special tools. Thinking of ordering some of those speed bleeders too help with the process. Is this something that is difficult to do? I do not have a repair manual for the bike yet. What all is involved?
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Road Master
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From: Oceanside Ca
I put the same kit on my old 07 Train.
Easy install. Helps to have a jack to get the bike up so you can pull off the side stand and the left side peg.
On the right side, also easy, just have to run the new brake line and bleed the brake. Again, helps to have someone pump the brake.
Let us know how it turns out.
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Freefall
Easy install. Helps to have a jack to get the bike up so you can pull off the side stand and the left side peg.
On the right side, also easy, just have to run the new brake line and bleed the brake. Again, helps to have someone pump the brake.
Let us know how it turns out.
S/F
Freefall
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It's easy to install. Comes with simple instructions. I didn't need any special tools. You should invest in the speed bleeders though. If you want to start working on your bike you will need a service manual eventually.
Road Captain
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Nice kit if you're over 6' tall. I have it on my '06 fxst. A service manual is the best investment you can make. A jack would be #2. Installing the 3" extension by yourself is do-able, a little easier with the speed bleeder ( http://speedbleeder.zoovy.com/category// )or a helping hand to push the rear brake down for you while you open and close the bleeder valve. You can handle it. The speed bleeder is a check valve that only allows the air that's in the brake line and brake fluid to flow out and not suck air back into the brake line, so you don't have to close the bleeder valve after the brake pedal has been depressed.
Cruiser
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From: Central Illinois
i have the 3" extension kit also, had a buddy help me took us less than an hour. Didnt have a jack or speed bleeder but sure would have been nice if you have the cash to invest! as stated before a manual is the BEST investment! I skipped the jack from Craftsman and my wife got me a lift from Harbor Freight for $300! IT IS GREAT!! you can work on your scooter at any level!!
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I got my service manual at zanottimotor.com and you need 1 speed bleeder for each caliper. You may as well go ahead and get 1 for the front too as shipping cost almost as much as the bleeder. Be careful when you install them. Mine wanted to cross thread because of the thread sealant.
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A jack is a must, good for wrenching and cleaning the wheels, a service manual is also a must. Put a "V" knotch in a wood stick to bleed the back brakes, the front brakes you should be able to just reach, if not a strong rubberband will hold the lever down while you retighten the bleeder.
Get some locktite (blue) and the installation is just nuts and bolts. If you are tall you will love the results.
What really made me comfortable was a set of these but shop around, I'm 6'3".
http://www.cruisercustomizing.com/de...dson_Sportster
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Get some locktite (blue) and the installation is just nuts and bolts. If you are tall you will love the results.
What really made me comfortable was a set of these but shop around, I'm 6'3".
http://www.cruisercustomizing.com/de...dson_Sportster
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