Softail slim forward controls
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Softail slim forward controls
Hi, can anyone recommend a nice clean set of black forward controls for a abs model slim ? Not really looking for anything with sculls or skeleton bones or anything to bling just a nice clean set with a machined look.
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Just to clarify, you want to ditch the floorboards and go with a new set of controls with pegs, right? I was looking at forwards as an option on my Slim because I wanted more leg room, but found a set of brackets that allowed me to move the OEM controls forward a couple of inches and keep the boards, which made me a happy guy.
Jaybrake, Accutronix, Battastinis, Performance Machine are four companies that make good looking forwards (according to the pics I was looking at) - can't say specifically what fits what, as I didn't get that far down the line. I'm sure there are other makers, too... those just came right to mind.
Jaybrake, Accutronix, Battastinis, Performance Machine are four companies that make good looking forwards (according to the pics I was looking at) - can't say specifically what fits what, as I didn't get that far down the line. I'm sure there are other makers, too... those just came right to mind.
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Just to clarify, you want to ditch the floorboards and go with a new set of controls with pegs, right? I was looking at forwards as an option on my Slim because I wanted more leg room, but found a set of brackets that allowed me to move the OEM controls forward a couple of inches and keep the boards, which made me a happy guy.
Jaybrake, Accutronix, Battastinis, Performance Machine are four companies that make good looking forwards (according to the pics I was looking at) - can't say specifically what fits what, as I didn't get that far down the line. I'm sure there are other makers, too... those just came right to mind.
Jaybrake, Accutronix, Battastinis, Performance Machine are four companies that make good looking forwards (according to the pics I was looking at) - can't say specifically what fits what, as I didn't get that far down the line. I'm sure there are other makers, too... those just came right to mind.
Please tell me where and how much for theses brackets. 6'5" 38" inseem sure could use the room
Thanks,
GTD
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I used CycleVision's Go-Forward kit, and a "custom" brake line that I put together from premade parts. It ran me about $200 for the whole deal. Here's a link to the thread I posted about the project: https://www.hdforums.com/forum/softa...lim-bingo.html
On the Slim, this also moves the side stand forward a couple of inches, which alters the way the bike rests on when parked. It's still plenty stable, but it leans further than it did originally.
Looks like a couple of other options are also out there, though, too, depending on your bike year/model. Joker Machine has a 3-inch kit that includes a brake line. CycleVisions and Accutronix have a 3-inch kit that you need a separate brake line for. Arlen Ness has a nice 3-inch kit that includes a brake line (braided stainless, I think) that lists at $200. I wanted a black brake line, so I didn't use the AN kit. I found all of these options in the Drag Specialties catalog - sure you could do a little looking to get best pricing.
In order to install any of these kits, throw the bike up on a lift, pull off the shift linkage rod, the 3 bolts holding the control mounting plates on the frame, and the brake line. Bolt the extensions back on, bolt the controls back on, hook up and bleed the brake line, and hook up the shift linkage with the new rod. Good to go. I had to build up the rubber bumper on the side stand, 'cause it didn't touch the cover anymore - the ball on the extension did - and it would rub a spot on the cover as well as be nearly impossible to deploy using my foot.
Hopefully that was helpful.
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Yes mate I'm going to ditch the boards as I've dropped the back down by 1.5" with a 150 tyre and the boards are a scratching at the first sign of a turn ! Thanks for the info I'll get on the interweb and start trawling I think.
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If I could move my controls even 1 in forward with out having to lengthen the brake lines , I'd be very happy .........
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Extended controls
I know this reply is 3 months after your post...but I noticed on the HD website that extended brake and shifter levers are offered for the slim. Look under the controls heading and enter your bike. It list them specific for the Slim
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