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hd2000 · 10-07-2009, 04:50 AM

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Originally Posted by soccer

Question for all you wrenchers out there. I would like to install forward controls on my 08 Street Bob. Not sure if this is a do it yourself job or not. Have been reading on forums where you may have to open "cases" etc.. So would like to hear your opinions. Just don't have much experience working on bikes yet. Thanks!

I did it all by myself and if you knew me, that would show you that anyone can do it. I've got the cap sticking out just like everyone else and nobody has ever said a word about it. If you know what a wrench is and can turn it just a little, you shouldn't have any problems. I can't see where you need any special motorcycle specific knowledge to do the job. It was easy.

soccer · 10-08-2009, 09:47 PM

That is good to know. Now I just have to get the bucks to buy the kit.

Dynamark · 10-12-2009, 05:49 PM

Hi Guys,

Just joined tonight. Bought a new FXDC a few months ago and just fitted HD forward controls. Left the original shaft and fwd selector in. A good solution is to buy a softail deluxe chrome blanking cap that goes on the rear gear change spline when it is removed. Fits nicely on original Dyna spline. As I'm 6ft the fwd controls are the best thing I've put on the bike. Not only is it really comfortable to ride but it feels like a proper feet fwd Harley. The mids were to sports bike like. IMHO. The bike is now perfect for me.

soccer · 10-12-2009, 10:56 PM

thanks for that bit of info as well. I will look into it.

por2gezo · 11-06-2009, 09:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by soccer

Question for all you wrenchers out there. I would like to install forward controls on my 08 Street Bob. Not sure if this is a do it yourself job or not. Have been reading on forums where you may have to open "cases" etc.. So would like to hear your opinions. Just don't have much experience working on bikes yet. Thanks!

Can I have have your original parts ? I am wanting to go from foward controls to mid controls ... if so I will send you Fed Ex Packing slip to slap on a box

let me know ...

soccer · 11-06-2009, 10:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by por2gezo

Can I have have your original parts ? I am wanting to go from foward controls to mid controls ... if so I will send you Fed Ex Packing slip to slap on a box

let me know ...

I would be happy to, I just haven't done the mod yet. No bucks..

zetaseven · 11-07-2009, 08:27 AM

Sounds like time for a trade

Axe56 · 11-07-2009, 11:31 AM

I'm glad that it's not that hard to install the controls since one of the bikes I'm looking at doesn't have them.

Also, order a J&P catalog. Even if you don't order from them, gives you good ideas and prices to work from. I think a good, cheaper set of FWD controls is around $300 to $400, and all the way up to $1,000, but man are those ones pretty. Lol.

I think it looks better with stuff sticking out and cut, it shows you work on your own bike and has absolutely nothing to do with being cheap...