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Hello all, is there any forward controls out there for our bikes? I was thinking of changing them but havent seen any on the web. Any help will be appreciated.
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Jack
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Forgive me asking, but isnt that what comes on there stock?
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They do come with forward controls. Perhaps Jack is really tall and wants to push them farther forward. Other than Boogieman's highway pegs, I think you're rolling your own brackets to move the actual controls farther forward.
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The bikes are in fact designed with forward controls. Are you asking about highway pegs?
Bob
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I think hes asking about aftermarket pegs, shifter, and brake pedals..no?
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Good point...only jack can say...only jack!
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Hello all and thanks for the replies. Yes i know that they have forward controls. brokenfixed is correct in saying that i am looking for something different and further out. My legs are long and another1 1/2-2 inches would be great. I would also like to get something that is different than everyone elses. In the photo area, i noticed an America with different forward controls than what comes with it and that is what im looking for.
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Jack
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I have a set of forward controls that came off a HD Softtail. You can make anything fit if you want......Angelis
1200CC BIG BORE, W/WISECO PISTONS,.250 STROKED CRANK, PORTED/POLISHED HEADS AND LARGER VALVES, CUSTOM WELDED EXHUAST, DUAL 42MM MIKUNI CARBS.
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I'm in the process of doing this right now, hopefully by the end of the week it'll all be back together, with the stock pegs mounted in front of the pipes...
At 6'2" I feel cramped up and would like to stretch out a bit...
I'm taking pics as I go and will post at completion...
05 SM Neon Blue/Black. Thunder Bike Cams & Pipes & Flowed Head. AI&Snork removed, Airbox Mods, 135mains, 42/17T, 140x80x17" TBS Front Wheel
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I'm taking pics as I go and will post at completion...
Mike
I am trying to do the same thing - I have had a foot control bar turned round and widened ( thanks to Grzegorz and some fine Polish engineers!) .
Was going to move the rear brake pump forward and get a new hard line made up,but after doing a mock up, not keen on the way it looks!
Plan B is to keep the pump where it is and make a bracket from where the foot control bar fixes. Just got to figure out a way of connecting the brake lever to the pump! How are you planning to connect the rear brake?
Am looking forward to the pics, would appreciate any ideas that you have.
Cheers
Shaun
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The rear brake on a Dyna is mounted in the back. I has a bar attached to the brake petal and a clevis on the brake pump....may be you could make something like that....just a suggestion
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some fine Polish engineers!  here he is 
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This is what I did, cost me a box of beer to my engineer mate, $30 for stainless tube and welding and $1.50 for a 1 1/4" frostplug.... sure sounds better with the exhaust crossover pipe blocked, not louder just more distinct and punchy...  Got the center section cut out and steel pipe welded in but made it 20mm wider to give clearance for the gear change rod...  Tied it in place with cable ties and rope and a block of 4x2 so I could cut out some cardboard brackets in the right shape...  Gear change rod extended...  All painted up and ready to mount...  Mounted and finished...  And lastly but most importantly my new riding position...  Went on a 280Km ride yesterday and I'm lovin it, just feel so much more comfortable... After thinking about this for a couple of years I'm so glad I've finally got it done, start to finish took 4 days... Used the same brake line, just bent it to fit, not that flash lookin but will do for the moment...
05 SM Neon Blue/Black. Thunder Bike Cams & Pipes & Flowed Head. AI&Snork removed, Airbox Mods, 135mains, 42/17T, 140x80x17" TBS Front Wheel
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Mike
Can you take some pictures of the brake pedal for me? I would like to see how it looks with the rear brake pump in from of the header pipe
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Shaun
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Hello all and thanks to all that replied. This is exactly what i am looking to do. The Softail forward controls also sound great. its going to be a busy winter.
Jack
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05 SM Neon Blue/Black. Thunder Bike Cams & Pipes & Flowed Head. AI&Snork removed, Airbox Mods, 135mains, 42/17T, 140x80x17" TBS Front Wheel
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Hi
Not after forward contols, like your bars look alot more relaxed than the speedmaster standard, are they a standard set up?
Rgds
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Hi Neil, I presume you mean my handlebars...  I got them locally here in NZ and are very happy with the results now that I have hidden the wiring in them... http://www.thehandlebarcompany.com/no. 134 flat an wide in powdercoat black... 1 1/4" x 38"... If this wasn't directed at me sorry Neil an all...
05 SM Neon Blue/Black. Thunder Bike Cams & Pipes & Flowed Head. AI&Snork removed, Airbox Mods, 135mains, 42/17T, 140x80x17" TBS Front Wheel
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I like them too. The black is cool and at least where I live very different and that makes it even cooler.  
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Sold! I'm going to find bars like that stateside. I'm sorta going for a flat tracker look. Sorta.
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Really nice job Mike, Really nice.  Love the look and I bet they feel great to ride with. I'm jealous  Nah, I'm currently riding with speedmaster bars and deuce risers but one of our good members sold me a pr of America bars which feel brilliant too. One day when I get a chance I'll also sort out the wiring and cable so that look nice and neat like you have yours. Great job and thanks for sharing with the photo 
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What mirrors and stems do you have?
Beautiful Black, T Bike pipes cross pipe blocked 18 tooth.
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Stock HD off my girlfriends Screamin Eagle V-Rod...
05 SM Neon Blue/Black. Thunder Bike Cams & Pipes & Flowed Head. AI&Snork removed, Airbox Mods, 135mains, 42/17T, 140x80x17" TBS Front Wheel
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