Forward Controls w/ Shorter Pedals
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Forward Controls w/ Shorter Pedals
I have a 2006 XLC w/ forward controls... Loved them. Well, after 8 years of ownership I find myself wanting my legs a bit closer (back issues); but don't like how close the Mid controls are. So decided on some mini floorboards from Kuryakyn Wow! It feels amazing. Now, I wish the shifter and brake pedals were about 1.5" - 2" shorter or closer to me.
So in other words, would like to keep the stock forward controls, but just have both pedals about 1.5" - 2" closer. Any thoughts, ideas, or Part #'s?
Thanks.
So in other words, would like to keep the stock forward controls, but just have both pedals about 1.5" - 2" closer. Any thoughts, ideas, or Part #'s?
Thanks.
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It doesn't answer your question, but we (Mrs B and I both ride our Sporty) have mids with highway pegs, which gives a good compromise. To bring your forwards back a little may require some custom-made hardware.
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I think you're right. I was thinking last night that I could probably custom rig something to get the brake pedal a bit closer. Like drill a hole on the existing brake pedal and attach a metal plate. Don't know about the shifter though.
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why don't you try something like this from harley: http://www.harley-davidson.com/store...conversion-kit
I put these reduced reach forward controls on my bike because i'm so shortlegged. It moves the forward controls back a bit. The only thing i don't like is the brake pedal is a bit higher than i would like, but i'm used to it now.
I put these reduced reach forward controls on my bike because i'm so shortlegged. It moves the forward controls back a bit. The only thing i don't like is the brake pedal is a bit higher than i would like, but i'm used to it now.
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why don't you try something like this from harley: http://www.harley-davidson.com/store...conversion-kit
I put these reduced reach forward controls on my bike because i'm so shortlegged. It moves the forward controls back a bit. The only thing i don't like is the brake pedal is a bit higher than i would like, but i'm used to it now.
I put these reduced reach forward controls on my bike because i'm so shortlegged. It moves the forward controls back a bit. The only thing i don't like is the brake pedal is a bit higher than i would like, but i'm used to it now.
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why don't you try something like this from harley: http://www.harley-davidson.com/store...conversion-kit
I put these reduced reach forward controls on my bike because i'm so shortlegged. It moves the forward controls back a bit. The only thing i don't like is the brake pedal is a bit higher than i would like, but i'm used to it now.
I put these reduced reach forward controls on my bike because i'm so shortlegged. It moves the forward controls back a bit. The only thing i don't like is the brake pedal is a bit higher than i would like, but i'm used to it now.
Thanks.
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That link to a reduced-reach conversion kit is for a Dyna, not a Sportster. The same type of idea may work on a Sportster, if you're able to fabricate the brackets and shorter brake/shift linkages. In order to bring the shift side back, it would need to go outboard, as well, to prevent interference with the primary cover.
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Rock-It Shift Details and more pics are HERE
Bottom line is that there are 6 locations for the shift peg up front and 3 in back. Choose which is most comfortable for you.
On top of that is how much more comfortable and easy it is to shift. It is something that is difficult to describe. All I can say is that I did not think I would like it, but the improvement was amazing.
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Here is the answer to getting the shifter closer on forwards-
Rock-It Shift Details and more pics are HERE
Bottom line is that there are 6 locations for the shift peg up front and 3 in back. Choose which is most comfortable for you.
On top of that is how much more comfortable and easy it is to shift. It is something that is difficult to describe. All I can say is that I did not think I would like it, but the improvement was amazing.
Rock-It Shift Details and more pics are HERE
Bottom line is that there are 6 locations for the shift peg up front and 3 in back. Choose which is most comfortable for you.
On top of that is how much more comfortable and easy it is to shift. It is something that is difficult to describe. All I can say is that I did not think I would like it, but the improvement was amazing.