Hi! Long time reading...but not a lot of posts...

Can anybody post any pics about mid to forward controls replacement?

I just order my forwards controls to mount on my Street Bob, and I just want to know if somebody with more experience can give me some tricks about the replacement.

Thanks.

FJ

 

I don't have the pictures but it is very easy. Just follow the instructions given with the kit. I have changed the nid on my '04 FXD and also but them on my '06 FXDCI.

 

Hey Skydiver... I just finished it. Sorry, I forgot to take pix while I was doing it. But, here's whatcha need to know:

[AND THIS SHOULD BY NO MEANS REPLACE THE INSTRUCTIONS IN THE MANUAL. I MAY HAVE MISSED A STEP HERE OR THERE]

You will need:
[ol][*]A 30mm socket. Some say this is a 1 1/8" socket. I used a 30mm, they're nearly (by less than 1/16th ") the same size.[*]Torque wrenches- one that goes to around 150 ft/lbs and another that can do ft/inches. The big one needs to work in reverse too.[*]Primary Chaincase Fluid[*]The usual sockets you need for workin' on a harley[*]Springclip pliers[*]Primary Drive Lock Tool (*)
SHOP MANUAL[*]Invite a buddy. It's more fun to work with friends anyway.
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The instructions that come with the kit simply tell you to remove the inner/outer primary covers, but not how to do it.
[ol][*]Remove the battery, battery box and undo the starter bolts. It says to remove the starter completly but I was able to work my way around it, so I left it in its place. Ymmv, use your judgement. I did have to undo the electrical box on the left side of the bike as well, but that's because I've got the PCIII stuffed in there as well as a few other things and I wanted a little extra room to play.[*]Remove the starter. (See point one)[*]Remove the mid-mount shifter and the peg mount.[*]Removethe inspection cover from the outer primary cover.[*]Next, remove the outer primary cover[*]Remove the chain tensioner (careful, it's spring loaded and will fly out if you're not careful).[*]Lock the primary drive sprocket to the clutch sproket with the lock tool (why you need #6- it holds everything in place, otherwise you'd move the bike or spin the wheel while doing everything up), and loosen the primary drive bolt.[*]Reverse the tool and remove the clutch adjustment bolt, the clutch release plate retaining spring (why you need #5) and the clutch release plate.[*]Once the clutch release plate is out, use your 30mm or 1 1/8" socket and remove the clutch nut. Note, this is reverse-threaded. Note, this is reverse-threaded. Note, this is reverse-threaded. Note, this is reverse-threaded.[*]The whole compensating sproket - clutch - chain has to come out at once. Do this carefully, it's awkward. Good time for that friend to stop drinking your beer and come actually help.[*]Remove the 5 bolts holding the inner primary casing to the crankcase/tranny. The inner case should come off very easily.

NOW: This is where I totally deviated from the instructions- I ended up replacing my inner/outer primary with one from a wideglide. All chrome, no shift hole. It looks beaut.[*]Remove the mid-control shifter arms and linkage. Throw it at your buddy. Some help he's been anyway. Did he even bring beer?[*]Install the new shift arm to the transmission[*]Install the new peg mounts in the forward position.[*]Attach the shift linkage to both ends - one on the tranny side one on the peg side.[*]Re-install the inner primary (I can't remember if there's something to plug the hole, look at your instructions. I didn't need to because I installed a wideglide inner primary too). Remember to use the new gasket.[*]Reinstall the compensating socket and the clutch. Get your buddy's drunk *** off the garage floor and get him to help you here. You can do it alone, but it's easier with two. Torque it to what it says in the manual. Remember that the clutch retaining nut is reverse threaded. reverse threaded. reverse threaded.[*]Reinstall the starter.[*]Install the clutch release plate and it's retaining ring. BE CAREFUL- it's easy to strip the threads on this piece, follow the instructions in the manual EXACTLY.[*]Re-install the chain tensioner. The trick here is to "compress" it so it's as small as possible and tie a ziptie around it so it stays together while you install it into the inner primary casing. Torque as indicated in the

 

Duh. Remember to drain the primary casing of fluid before you make a great big mess.

 

Good God, man! I need a cigarette after reading that.[8D]

Seriously, though, you did a great job spelling it out. I took the easy way and left the shift lever intact.

Whiff

 

lol... how to get grit in your fingernails in 24 easy steps

Gonna pick up a new inspection cover on Monday and I'll post pics of the finished product then... next up: Paint!

 

https://www.hdforums.com/m_1299214/tm.htm I just posted some links in this thread from some of my previous threads that show pictures of my Kuryakyn forward controls.

 

I used the 95 kit and covered the shifter with the chrome cap. Works for me.

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another shot

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Question to be asked? Why when people but the forward controls on their bikes, they don't remove the mids?