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Old Feb 29, 2012 | 01:19 PM
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Anyone know if I could use a long enough piece of all thread and a swivel end as a quick fix? Dealer said that they can't get me a push rod, I have to buy the whole assembly(pedal, peg mount, and rod), and they want to charge me $115 for it. I would rather just convert to forward controls, but my budget right now won't allow $300-$400 bucks for that.
 
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Old Feb 29, 2012 | 06:45 PM
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Sure, as long as it operates smoothly. Might want to grind or file off some of the threading. Things like this make it Your bike. Keep saving up for the forwards.
 
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Old Feb 29, 2012 | 07:22 PM
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Ya, It'll work. Not sure about your bike. Mine has a pin for a swivel with a cotter pin.
 
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Old Mar 1, 2012 | 11:35 AM
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Thanks guys, talked the wife into getting the forwards from Harley and installed them last night alot more comfortable that's for sure!
 
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Old Mar 1, 2012 | 11:47 AM
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Brad,
Mototrcycle swap meets are a great place to pick up parts like that.
Any motorcycle swap meets in your area?
 
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Originally Posted by lowriderrob
Brad,
Mototrcycle swap meets are a great place to pick up parts like that.
Any motorcycle swap meets in your area?
Not that I know of right now. They Army is dumb, and made me take the BRC before I could start riding, so I'm just now starting to ride again, haven't met many people or groups around here in El Paso yet.
 
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Old Mar 2, 2012 | 10:38 AM
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To be honest Brad, taking the BRC is the best thing you could have done.
I have been riding bike since I was 17 (I was 48 when I took the course 4 years ago) and I did not realize how many bad habits I had.
It made me a very much improved rider.
Keep practicing all you learned (countersteering, braking, SEE (Search Evaluate, execute, etc),so it all becomes automatic.
It has saved my life a few times.
 
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Old Mar 3, 2012 | 08:29 PM
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Originally Posted by lowriderrob
To be honest Brad, taking the BRC is the best thing you could have done.
I have been riding bike since I was 17 (I was 48 when I took the course 4 years ago) and I did not realize how many bad habits I had.
It made me a very much improved rider.
Keep practicing all you learned (countersteering, braking, SEE (Search Evaluate, execute, etc),so it all becomes automatic.
It has saved my life a few times.
I completely agree! I took the course when I was 19, and it taught me alot then, and it was a good refresher! I did find myself getting a little bored riding a little 250cc Kawasaki Eliminator though...kinda felt sorry for the poor bike haulin my big butt around lol
 
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