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Old Jan 21, 2009 | 07:42 AM
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Hi guys!
Can anybody tell me if the forward controls off a 2005 XL883 will work on a 2008 XL883?
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Old Jan 21, 2009 | 07:49 AM
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According to the HD site they have fwds. for 91-03, 04-05 and 06 and later. I don't know what could have changed from 05-08 (looks like nothing) but supposedly there is a difference. I personally think in looking at them that from 04-09 the controls are identical but I can speak from exerience. I know my 06 fwds. look just like the 09.
 
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Old Jan 21, 2009 | 09:40 AM
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Thanks for your response Matt. Yeah - I put them next to my bike & everything matches up perfect. Thanks again for your response!
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Old Jan 21, 2009 | 11:29 AM
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Your welcome Jerry. Ya know in looking at the descriptions and part numbers I think the main differences from 04 forward are that the mounts come in polished, chrome or black so it looks like that might have been the only key difference...go figure.
 
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They fit, the ones on my bike now are from an 09.
 
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