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forward controls
Does anyone know if there are any custom forward controls being made for sportsters? I have a 08 nightster ( yeah sportster) and am looking to replace the crappy standard forward controls. The dealer says " Thats all there is aint there aint no more" I am looking for something along the lines of black billet forwards. Short of going to a metal shop and having something custom made, any info?
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There are kits on ebay and even a guy on here I think that make extension kits that move the stock controls fwd. and extend the linkage but they all don't work with stock and some aftermarket exhaust. So between them and offset extensions those are nice options for gaining 2-4" with stock controls.
Those fancy fwd. controls sure are nice and would look good but anyone who will make them will want premium $$$.
Those fancy fwd. controls sure are nice and would look good but anyone who will make them will want premium $$$.
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Your exactly right, the problem is all the aftermarket products are just a shinier version of the stock. $900.00 is alot of scratch. I did find an outfit online. Special Machining Technology, that are banging out some quality forward controls for about 1/2 the price. I spoke to them several times and although they don't make controls specifically for the sporty, with a little creative adjustments their controls will fit. You can find them on E-bay also. SMT machining.
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Just a note. All those listed by Pipedreamz are just VTwin Mfg. parts and can be had through most dealers/indys usually cheaper. Here's a place I deal with from time to time which typically sell 20-30% cheaper on many parts by Vtwin, Custom Chrome, Drag etc. www.discountcycleparts.com
Those +2" fwd. controls are nice but its bascically just an offset bracket and linkage extensions used on stock controls, shame ya can buy the parts seperate.
Those +2" fwd. controls are nice but its bascically just an offset bracket and linkage extensions used on stock controls, shame ya can buy the parts seperate.
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