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Old Jun 18, 2011 | 12:52 PM
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Question forward control extensions

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I have searched all over for three inch extensions for my forward controls, but no one makes them. I know there was guy here making them, but he is no longer making them (I tried emailing him then saw a post where he said he wasnt making them anymore). Maybe he should sell the dimensions so we can have them made

I thought someone posted mechanical drawings somewhere for the plates, but I cant find them now. I have a couple local people in mind to make me a set, and I thought any dimensions to start with would be good?

Any chance anyone who bought a set on here doesnt want them?? I am in real need

Mike
 
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Old Jul 6, 2011 | 10:41 PM
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Old Jul 6, 2011 | 11:02 PM
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540-061 part # from jp cycles made by arlen ness 3" extensions with the brake line.
 
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Old Jul 6, 2011 | 11:03 PM
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I used the same one on my fatboy.
 
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Old Jul 7, 2011 | 03:39 PM
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I bought a forwards kit that claims to be a 2" extension from the HD kit. It came in the mail yesterday and I plan on installing it tonight. Set me back $430. If you could sell your current forwards for +/- 200 you may be just as well off getting the same kit I did. Found it on eBay.

I'll let you know how they feel once they are on.
 
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Old Jul 7, 2011 | 06:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Badgerbob
I used the same one on my fatboy.
did they install smooth?
 
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Old Jul 7, 2011 | 10:08 PM
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Originally Posted by thoner7
I bought a forwards kit that claims to be a 2" extension from the HD kit. It came in the mail yesterday and I plan on installing it tonight. Set me back $430. If you could sell your current forwards for +/- 200 you may be just as well off getting the same kit I did. Found it on eBay.

I'll let you know how they feel once they are on.
I am having some issue with my kit. I wouldnt recommend it to anyone under any circumstances at this point.
 
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Old Jul 10, 2011 | 03:35 PM
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well, that stinks but thanks for the update
 

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Originally Posted by thoner7
I am having some issue with my kit. I wouldnt recommend it to anyone under any circumstances at this point.
Well I got them on and they arent too bad now. Not the most thought through product though. The right peg is shifted forward by a simple jog, but the brake pedal isnt 2 inches longer, which puts the brake an a strange location. There is an extra connection on the left side which takes away some of the strength. Im not worried about it braking but it has a little wiggle is it. I also think the right and left pegs are in slightly different locations. I cant tell by feel but can see it when I sit on the bike.

Its a drag specialties kit. You may have better luck than I did. Even with the above issues I am glad I got the extra 2 inches.
 
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Old Jul 10, 2011 | 10:38 PM
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540-061 part # from jp cycles made by arlen ness 3" extensions with the brake line.
Pics of it installed..?

Dunno how good those plates will look on a Nightster.
 
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