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Old Feb 28, 2011 | 08:33 AM
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I thought I read on here that if you had forwards with extensions that you could run a shifter linkage made for a dyna with forward controls. Anyone know if this is correct or am I imagining having read that?
 
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Old Feb 28, 2011 | 08:34 AM
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This is a question for Mr. Lucky. I am sure he'll be along in a bit. I can't remember what he used.

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thanks hopefully he will chime in
 
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I used a linkage for a V-Rod. Mine are 3 inches extended.
 
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I re-tried the search, wording it differently. I found Mr. Lucky's post, a dyna linkage will work....
 
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I've been wanting a linkage for my 07 FXST with the 3" forward controls and couldn't figure it out.. Thanks for this info!!
 
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Toughlinks will custom make what you need. Mine is (from memory) 4-1/2" over.
 
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Here it is, in case anyone else is interested and didn't find it:
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/softa...ery-today.html

I was also looking at these - more $$ but very
 
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You guys running forward extensions, any difference in clearance. Pegs more likely to scrape?
 
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