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Finished,.....Pics Added 6 inch Forward Controls ?
03/25/10 at 05:16:21

Anyone have 6" forward controls ?
My 4" work great,....while at the same time making me wonder why some 6"ers wouldn't be better yet.
I had just enough 3/8 material left over from the 4" to make some 6" plates, and I now have them cut out. Still laying them out, I can see a little problem w/ the shift linkage dragging the frame, but I think I can remedy that by raising the shift pedal a 1/2". The right side looks to not be a problem. I'll see how it goes.
Really, ?..... after the vacuum gauge idea went south, I just needed another project ! Grin

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Re: 6 inch Forward Controls ?
Reply #1 - 03/26/10 at 00:14:11

Routy wrote on 03/25/10 at 05:16:21:

Anyone have 6" forward controls ?
My 4" work great,....while at the same time making me wonder why some 6"ers wouldn't be better yet.
I had just enough 3/8 material left over from the 4" to make some 6" plates, and I now have them cut out. Still laying them out, I can see a little problem w/ the shift linkage dragging the frame, but I think I can remedy that by raising the shift pedal a 1/2". The right side looks to not be a problem. I'll see how it goes.
Really, ?..... after the vacuum gauge idea went south, I just needed another project ! Grin

dam i didn't finish fitting mine. so it doesn't work

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Re: 6 inch Forward Controls ?
Reply #2 - 03/26/10 at 05:00:14

No, not for a shift indicator anyway. It has only 10 inches at dead idle, and when under even light load, it is down to 3-5 inches. Anything over 60-70 it had only 1-2 inches. And at 50-60 I no difference in the top 3 gears.
When cobbing it at 70, I don't know what is keeping the fuel valve open,....sure can't be vacuum,........except maybe 1 inch or so.

But I left it on,....looks kinda important anyway.

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Routy Serious Thumper Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 2280 Winston Oregon Gender:	Re: 6 inch Forward Controls ? Reply #3 - 03/26/10 at 19:26:31 These 6"er's are going to be neat ! Their done,.....headed for the paint shop.
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Routy Serious Thumper Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 2280 Winston Oregon Gender:	Re: 6 inch Forward Controls ? Reply #4 - 03/27/10 at 05:13:25 New 6" forward control plates (wet paint)
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Routy Serious Thumper Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 2280 Winston Oregon Gender:	Re: 6 inch Forward Controls ? Reply #5 - 03/27/10 at 17:58:02 Left side 6" forward controls Right side forward controls Right side leg position Left side leg position
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miker Junior Member Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 53 Texas, USA Gender:	Re: Finished,.....Pics Added 6 inch Forward Contro Reply #6 - 03/28/10 at 05:01:07 Looks good and I like the crossbrace. How does it feel?
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Routy Serious Thumper Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 2280 Winston Oregon Gender:	Re: Finished,.....Pics Added 6 inch Forward Contro Reply #7 - 03/28/10 at 06:26:50 Fantastic ! Being a 6 ft'er, it feels like the bike more fits me now. It even seems like the seat is more comfortable. The 4" was fine, but these 6" are just that much better.
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Stimpy - FSO Serious Thumper Offline SuzukisSavage Int'l Division Posts: 1203 Germany - formerly SD, SoCal Gender:	Re: Finished,.....Pics Added 6 inch Forward Contro Reply #8 - 03/28/10 at 07:55:44 I like your Doggloo ! ...oh, great bike BTW.
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LANCER Serious Thumper Alliance Member Offline Savage Beast Performance Parts Posts: 10667 Oklahoma Gender:	Re: Finished,.....Pics Added 6 inch Forward Contro Reply #9 - 03/29/10 at 05:17:17 Very nice work Routy, very nice. You have a good mind and skills Ride on !
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babyhog Serious Thumper Offline Find a Cure for Breast Cancer! NOW!! Posts: 3802 WV Gender:	Re: Finished,.....Pics Added 6 inch Forward Contro Reply #10 - 03/29/10 at 06:37:57 Nice work on the foward controls! You are a handy little booger, aren't you. What's your next project?? And I don't think we saw you and your bike in the Cafe thread "Let's see you and your ride". You should add these to that thread...
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Re: Finished,.....Pics Added 6 inch Forward Contro
Reply #11 - 03/29/10 at 08:24:39

babyhog wrote on 03/29/10 at 06:37:57:

Nice work on the foward controls! You are a handy little booger, aren't you. What's your next project??

And I don't think we saw you and your bike in the Cafe thread "Let's see you and your ride". You should add these to that thread... Wink

Thanks all.

But seems like I get into trouble everytime I go near the Cafe :'(

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serenity3743 Serious Thumper Offline Striving to better, oft we mar what's well Posts: 778 Black Mountain, NC Gender:	Re: Finished,.....Pics Added 6 inch Forward Contro Reply #12 - 03/29/10 at 13:58:15 Hey, Routy, looks good. Question: would ya wanna sell your 4" FCs? Are they complete and ready to install? If so, how much?
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Re: 6 inch Forward Controls ?
Reply #13 - 03/29/10 at 14:24:43

Routy wrote on 03/27/10 at 17:58:02:

Left side 6" forward controls
http://p1.bikepics.com/pics/2010/03/27/bikepics-1936720-full.jpg
Right side forward controls
http://p1.bikepics.com/pics/2010/03/27/bikepics-1936721-full.jpg
Right side leg position
http://p1.bikepics.com/pics/2010/03/27/bikepics-1936723-full.jpg
Left side leg position
http://p1.bikepics.com/pics/2010/03/27/bikepics-1936724-full.jpg

You know, I never actually measured the forward controls I made, I just went by what felt right. But after looking at yours, I realized mine seemed to be about the same length. I just measured them, and you ain't gonna believe this, but mine are six inches right on the button. I guess six foot tall guys like us automatically end up with six inch forward controls whether we make them on purpose or accident.

Would that mean with every foot you are tall you need an inch for your controls? Just a thought that has no basis in fact. Grin

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Re: 6 inch Forward Controls ?
Reply #14 - 03/29/10 at 15:01:00

I think you have it figured out,...maybe ?

All I know for sure, is that they feel real good. But I don't think I'd want to go for any farther,....as I can see problems come up.

Yonuh Adisi FSO wrote on 03/29/10 at 14:24:43:

Routy wrote on 03/27/10 at 17:58:02:

Left side 6" forward controls
http://p1.bikepics.com/pics/2010/03/27/bikepics-1936720-full.jpg
Right side forward controls
http://p1.bikepics.com/pics/2010/03/27/bikepics-1936721-full.jpg
Right side leg position
http://p1.bikepics.com/pics/2010/03/27/bikepics-1936723-full.jpg
Left side leg position
http://p1.bikepics.com/pics/2010/03/27/bikepics-1936724-full.jpg

You know, I never actually measured the forward controls I made, I just went by what felt right. But after looking at yours, I realized mine seemed to be about the same length. I just measured them, and you ain't gonna believe this, but mine are six inches right on the button. I guess six foot tall guys like us automatically end up with six inch forward controls whether we make them on purpose or accident.

Would that mean with every foot you are tall you need an inch for your controls? Just a thought that has no basis in fact. Grin

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