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Forward Controls
08/01/08 at 12:20:38

Well with Ed L. here, I went ahead ahd got a set of 4 inch forward controls. Ed and I, (mostly Ed) put them on and this is my first impression.

WOW...........

DidI say WOW?

Yep Wow. Yesterday, I sat on a H-D sportster custom and with Ed's controls on and my seat lift, the position is identical. I feel like I am sitting in a cage (car). Legs are nicely stretched, but not orverly so. With my feet and legs faerther out, it makes the positioning on my tailend more focused toward the rear of the seat. Much more comfortable. We went for a little ride (about 40 minutes) and I wasn't sore, butt-numb or anything.. very very nice.

No this isn't a paid endorsement...they really do mnake it a much morte comfortable bike to ride. The only thing that has needed adjustment was the shift lever. Because my foot angle was different, we had to raise the lever up a bit. But it took all of 10 seconds to do.

Am I pleased?

You bet.

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Demin Serious Thumper Offline We need more chlorine in the gene pool Posts: 2435 Warren,Ohio Gender:	Re: Forward Controls Reply #1 - 08/01/08 at 12:46:33 I've bought 2 sets(so far)4" for the '86,have them on,and I love them.Bought a set for the '87 but sold it,so now they are going on the new build. Atta boy for Ed.
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WillC YaBB Newbies Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 5	Re: Forward Controls Reply #2 - 08/01/08 at 14:19:33 where did you get the forward controlss and seat lift from?
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Demin Serious Thumper Offline We need more chlorine in the gene pool Posts: 2435 Warren,Ohio Gender:	Re: Forward Controls Reply #3 - 08/01/08 at 14:59:51 The forward control extensions came from ED_L on this site.
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Re: Forward Controls
Reply #4 - 08/01/08 at 15:41:37

I also have EdL's controls, did the seat lift mod and agree, between the two are miles and miles of comfy riding. Weirdest thing about the forward controls is wind resistance. My toes pointed into the wind with original position now they point up somwhat. The wind pushes against the bottoms of my feet and I feel like I have to press my shoes into the pedals. Lately I've tried resting my heels on the pegs and find that works better.

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clueless-FSO Senior Member Offline Posts: 454 Birmingham, Al Gender:	Re: Forward Controls Reply #5 - 08/01/08 at 18:18:22 Ditto......got a set a while back and it makes a world of difference!! Best mod so far.
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rigidchop Serious Thumper Offline don't feed the drama llama Posts: 1105 ravenswood wv Gender:	Re: Forward Controls Reply #6 - 08/01/08 at 20:09:54 best mod ever? YOU BET!!!!!! totally changed the ride of my bike, not cramped up anymore. it actually fits me now.
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WillC YaBB Newbies Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 5	Re: Forward Controls Reply #7 - 08/01/08 at 21:14:27 I'm 6ft1 260...I need forward controls...ha ha ha
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seviersavage Senior Member Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 364 Smoky Mountains Tennessee Gender:	Re: Forward Controls Reply #8 - 08/01/08 at 22:47:33 I just put the forward controls on too, I laughed out loud first time I rode with them on. Can't wait to do a sportster seat conversion now. I think that will complete the transformation! Go ED L!!!! Thanks for the super fast shipping. Seviersavage
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WillC YaBB Newbies Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 5	Re: Forward Controls Reply #9 - 08/02/08 at 07:55:07 what year sportster seat do you use for the conversion?
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bacon13 YaBB Newbies Offline Posts: 46 Minnesota Gender:	Re: Forward Controls Reply #10 - 08/04/08 at 10:00:53 I can't find the posting now, but there was one that mentioned what year sportster seat will work on savage. Someone help me out on the year?
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strangeling Senior Member Offline Ex Savage Rider but always a SAVAGE Posts: 427 Salt Lake City UTAH Gender:	Re: Forward Controls Reply #11 - 08/04/08 at 10:09:12 2004 and later sportster seat will work.
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bacon13 YaBB Newbies Offline Posts: 46 Minnesota Gender:	Re: Forward Controls Reply #12 - 08/04/08 at 10:25:50 perfect thanks.
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Re: Forward Controls
Reply #13 - 08/04/08 at 18:46:29

After our ride this weekend, we all noticed a slight bend in my plates. I Talked with Oldfeller and we came up with a mod of a mod. I removed the frontmost bolt that goes through the footpegs and took a piece of 3/8" allthread 13 1/2 inches long and made a "bolt" out of the threaded rod. Ran it through a 3/8 id metal pipe and tied the two footpegs together. Tightened them down and WOW what a difference. The two plated together act like they are much thicker...no flexing at all. Also, I now have a place to hang a toolbag that I didn't before...or maybe an aux fuel tank...?????

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Demin Serious Thumper Offline We need more chlorine in the gene pool Posts: 2435 Warren,Ohio Gender:	Re: Forward Controls Reply #14 - 08/04/08 at 18:52:24 I've been thinking about doing that to mine,just for a little extra strength.Just haven't got around to it.
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