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Demin Serious Thumper Offline We need more chlorine in the gene pool Posts: 2435 Warren,Ohio Gender:	Forward control extensions 03/16/08 at 14:35:15 http://www.bikepics.com/pictures/1018386 http://www.bikepics.com/pictures/1218998 Before,and after pics of the'86 with Ed L.'s kit on it
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rigidchop Serious Thumper Offline don't feed the drama llama Posts: 1105 ravenswood wv Gender:	Re: Forward control extensions Reply #1 - 03/16/08 at 14:40:11 looks good. i should have put mine on this weekend, but i'm lazy.
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Re: Forward control extensions
Reply #2 - 03/16/08 at 14:59:39

Yeah,me too.I forced myself to do it.Perfect weekend,and not working.I did some other stuff to it too,but I didn't like the results.So I took them back off.BIG difference.I could have gone 5"or even 6" but then they would be sticking out by the tire.I am happy with the 4" though.
Here is kind of a side by side comparison.
http://www.bikepics.com/pictures/1219004
http://www.bikepics.com/pictures/1219003

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steely Senior Member Offline Posts: 325 Tulsa, Oklahoma Gender:	Re: Forward control extensions Reply #3 - 03/16/08 at 15:32:23 Nice. If I weren't a hobbit, I would go for a set of those. Is that an oil temp gauge on the head cover of the purple Savage?
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Demin Serious Thumper Offline We need more chlorine in the gene pool Posts: 2435 Warren,Ohio Gender:	Re: Forward control extensions Reply #4 - 03/16/08 at 15:34:49 Nope.Speedo just don't have the cable on it. I think I'm going to paint/powder coat them black.They look added on,I want them to look like factory brackets.
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steely Senior Member Offline Posts: 325 Tulsa, Oklahoma Gender:	Re: Forward control extensions Reply #5 - 03/16/08 at 15:46:50 Ah, now that I look more closely at it, I see that is an aftermarket tank with an interesting petcock setup. I think they would look better if they were polished/painted.
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Demin Serious Thumper Offline We need more chlorine in the gene pool Posts: 2435 Warren,Ohio Gender:	Re: Forward control extensions Reply #6 - 03/16/08 at 15:50:55 Sportster tank,cut out fuel bung rewelded in the back to get all the fuel .The only problem the way it is angled ther is no reserve . I should have polished them,but I wanted to get them on.
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Re: Forward control extensions
Reply #7 - 03/16/08 at 20:57:22

Guess what I noticed a couple of days ago?? My bike has extended forward controls! I've been reading the posts on the forward controls, and realized that they looked like what was already on my bike. So, I started looking at the pics of bikes without the extensions. I like the controls where they are, it's a great fit for me. I'm gonna have to measure them just to see how much more leg room they give me. Just thought I'd share.

Here's pics of my bike the 1st day I got it!!
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Demin Serious Thumper Offline We need more chlorine in the gene pool Posts: 2435 Warren,Ohio Gender:	Re: Forward control extensions Reply #8 - 03/17/08 at 03:46:58 Yep,you already have the extensions.I like the rear fender,etc.I've been wanting to do the back half of the '87(purple one)I found metalflake solo seats,and P-pads.Just gotta get back to work to buy parts.
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Cory Full Member Offline Ride Hard Or Stay Home Posts: 124 OHIO Gender:	Re: Forward control extensions Reply #9 - 03/17/08 at 20:46:07 demin those bikes look really awesome man
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Demin Serious Thumper Offline We need more chlorine in the gene pool Posts: 2435 Warren,Ohio Gender:	Re: Forward control extensions Reply #10 - 03/18/08 at 03:25:23 Thanx for the compliment.
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Re: Forward control extensions
Reply #11 - 03/18/08 at 14:48:23

Check these out!

http://www.savageros.com/modules/xcgal/displayimage.php?album=topn&cat=0&pos=...

http://www.savageros.com/modules/xcgal/displayimage.php?album=topn&cat=0&pos=...

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And who has the "fire lizard"?

http://www.savageros.com/modules/xcgal/displayimage.php?album=topn&cat=0&pos=...

My spanish is not good enough to read/keep up with the site, but the pics sure are nice. Seems we are not the only ones who enjoy customizing our thumpers!

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Red '97, cone filter, 150 main, 52.5 Pilot, half spacer, Screaming Eagle turnout, 17/43 chain drive, shield, de-badged, 4" forward control extensions. Gettin' there.

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Demin Serious Thumper Offline We need more chlorine in the gene pool Posts: 2435 Warren,Ohio Gender:	Re: Forward control extensions Reply #12 - 03/18/08 at 16:28:20 Firelizard belongs to YonuhAdisi(think that's how it's spelled).I could use extensions like that first one,but they just stick out too far.
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Yonuh Adisi FSO Serious Thumper Offline Savage Jedi (Knight) Posts: 3622 Pilot Valley NV, aka Tatooine Gender:	Re: Forward control extensions Reply #13 - 03/19/08 at 10:51:25 Demin wrote on 03/18/08 at 16:28:20: Firelizard belongs to YonuhAdisi(think that's how it's spelled).I could use extensions like that first one,but they just stick out too far. You spelled it right
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