First off I want to thank everyone for their help so far.
wildmike, could you give me some information and possible some pictures kind of up close of the modifications you made to the control mounting bracket. I think my original plan was more or less what you had done, but after looking closer it looked to be a little difficult.
I'm very interested is attempting this since the control location is making it difficult to put any real miles on my bike at a given riding session.
Again, thanks everyone.