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Old Apr 5, 2012 | 05:53 PM
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I just picked up an 01 883 and the forward controls on it are JANKY pieces of $hit. Can anybody recommend quality parts? Need match pegs as well, the whole nine.
 
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Old Apr 5, 2012 | 06:03 PM
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They all suck. Forwards are gay, buy mids.
 
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Old Apr 5, 2012 | 06:06 PM
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Dude that bike is awesome. I looked for ur tank online. Can u give me more info? Exact model you got? Did u buy a GASCAP? Petcock? gimme the details
 
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Old Apr 5, 2012 | 06:59 PM
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Originally Posted by IGOTTASRT8
I just picked up an 01 883 and the forward controls on it are JANKY pieces of $hit. Can anybody recommend quality parts? Need match pegs as well, the whole nine.
Why not the real deal kit from Harley, they are well made. There's lots of Chinese junk out the these days.
 
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Old Apr 5, 2012 | 07:04 PM
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Originally Posted by streetfighter06
They all suck. Forwards are gay, buy mids.
And then there's always an ***-hat with an UN-asked for opinion that has to chime in.

 
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Old Apr 5, 2012 | 07:08 PM
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I love my forward controls! But my bike came that way stock so I'm assuming they are the Harley brand. Sorry, can't be of any help.
 
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Old Apr 5, 2012 | 07:20 PM
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Originally Posted by cHarley
And then there's always an ***-hat with an UN-asked for opinion that has to chime in.

Excuse me? This forum is for just that.... Opinions. If you don't like it... You can get lost, *** clown.
 
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Old Apr 5, 2012 | 07:24 PM
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No complaints with the stock forwards. I couldn't even imagine using mids.
 
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Old Apr 5, 2012 | 07:46 PM
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I love my Forward controls! if I ever want to go to mids Ill ride a dirt bike LOL
 
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Old Apr 5, 2012 | 07:54 PM
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My Iron has dealer installed forwards, and they seem pretty nice.
I'd assume they are Harley brand, so maybe look into what cHarley was suggesting.
 
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