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Custom Vehicle Discussions => Screamin’ Eagle® Softail® Springer® => Topic started by: blowncobra on April 11, 2008, 03:36:57 PM
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Arlen Ness 3" kit fits great and high quality, my long legs love them pics to follow
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did that move your jiffy stand as well?
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It did as the 07 bikes the jiffy stand is fully attached to the forward control assy, basically unbolt the forward controls and bolt the extension plates into the original holes and then bolt the controls to the extension. left side takes about 10 mins and brake side about an hour as you must route the new brake cable.
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any stabilty issues by moving it forward?
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None, i thought the same but it seems to be as stable as it was
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does look good :2vrolijk_21:
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Very nice. :2vrolijk_21: Just wondering how tall are you, and what does the kit recommend for height of the rider?
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Ride Safe,
Fired00d
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6'2" but most below the waist 33 inch inseam The kit has no reccomendations for height, i installed the same set on my buddies 07 night train and he is 5'10" and loves them, we have been talking about it for awhile and Ness finally came out with a good kit that allows use of the exsisting controls. However they only come in flat black, would like chrome but they dont make them yet.
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With all the chrome on the pegs I didn't pay any attention to the extensions not being chromed. Chrome would have been nice, but with the frame on the bike being black it's not really that noticeable.
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Ride Safe,
Fired00d
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Harley just introduced 3" extended chrome forward controls for the 2007-2008 Softails. I love my 2008 Springer,but I can NOT get use to forward controls.My inner thighs are burning in 15 minutes.At that point I have to use the rear passenger pegs,or put my heels on top of the front pegs,which blow off above 65 mph.
I bought the HD extended forward controls instead of just the extension brackets from Ness.Can't say that solved the problem for me.Still have to hold your legs together next to the tank.You can't just relax your legs like on a standard mid control bike.I'm 6'2" and I could use more room,and I am not long legged,all torso.
To solve the problem with the wind blowing my feet off the slick factory pegs,I bought Kuryakyn foot pegs with heel rest.They have big ribbed rubber pegs that grip your boots much better than stock.
I have spent several hundred dollars trying to get comfortable,but I still am having trouble with this set up. On the other hand,I have been on other bikes with forward controls and been fine.
Here is the HD forward controls,before I changed the pegs.Note the unpolished chrome on the front view.HD said it was a design problem and will make it right,I waiting to see what they will do.
(http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e160/acman2323/Picture019.jpg)
(http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e160/acman2323/Picture022-1.jpg)
Note this is not an extension bracket,but new controls.
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Drog,
Nice look, i considered the harley set but the Ness bracket set up also moved the controls away from the bike as well approx 3/4 inch, giving more width so feet sit further out or away. I also had the same issue with clearance. I note that your front pegs are flat on plane or close, i tilted mine back a bit and did get a little better grip at higher speeds. For sure the centerline pegs are a bit slippery
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JUST INSTALLED THESE LAST NIGHT AND WANT TO MAKE SURE I HAVE THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH AND BRACKECT ASSEMBLY CORRECT.ANY PICTURES OR DESCRIPTION WOULD BE A GREAT HELP.
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the brake switch fits in the top hole of the supplied block pointing forward,supplied wire harness plugs between switch and factory wires and wire tie to lower frame rail, bracket for switch goes on factory exhaust bracket holes with the long end pointing rearward,on my bike with V&H pipes the supplied bracket fits over top of the exhaust bracket on the factory exhaust i would say it likely is the same. apply brake and see if brakelamp comes on,if so you got it. I also would make sure that the rear caliper brake hose is secured to the retainer properly to the inside of the swingarm area using the factory metal tang and the plastic push retainer and ensure proper clearance from the rear tire. hope this helps
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THANKS FOR RESPONSE COBRA, ONCE I REALIZED THERE IS REALLY ONLY ONE WAY IT COULD GO ON IT CAME TOGETHER BUT INSTALLING THE SCREW FOR THE SWITCH HOUSING MAY BE THE HARDEST PART.I'M 5'10 AT BEST AND NOT ONLY DO THESE LOOK GOOD BUT THEY ARE ALMOST LIKE HAVING HIGHWAY PEGS,REALLY COMFORTABLE. NOW I NEED TO FIGURE OUT HOW TO POST PICTURES.
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Has anybody tried using the Kuryakyn offset peg mounts or extensions for a little more leg room ?
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Can anyone provide a picture of you on the bike , so we could see the difference in riding position?
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I just got a new HD Tallboy seat that lifts you up 2 and back 3 inches.This along with the HD 3 inch extended forward controls and Wild 1 510 bars(stock risers) has transformed the bike to fit me perfectly.I'll post some pics when I get back from vacation.
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I'm 6'3" and have ordered the Ness extenders. Sounds like they are pretty good from what I see on this board. Has anyone tried the HD version? They are chromed, but they cost about 3x as much as the Ness, so I can't justify that. The 3" extension should help get my kness down a bit.