Forward controls--opinions needed.

[Witchking]

Hello all....

I am looking for a set of forward controls for my 1984 FXRS. I see forward controls with the rod on the brake side that hooks to your existing master cylinder, and then I see some that have their own master cylinder and you have to run a hose to it.

My question--are there any adantages/disadvantages to using one type or the other? Are they both about the same difficulty level to install?

Thanks in advance!

 

[Breeze3at]

Welcome to the forum. What little I know about forward controls is that conversions from mid controls often use the existing master cylinder with a long rod to the brake and designated forward controls have the m.c. up close to the pedal. You can see lots of difference types at J&P Cycle, Jireh, ebay, etc. Search "Harley FXR forward controls".

 

[glider]

Hello all....

I am looking for a set of forward controls for my 1984 FXRS. I see forward controls with the rod on the brake side that hooks to your existing master cylinder, and then I see some that have their own master cylinder and you have to run a hose to it.

My question--are there any adantages/disadvantages to using one type or the other? Are they both about the same difficulty level to install?

Thanks in advance!

The difference is usually the price being one includes a new master cylinder. I have used the one that employs the rod to the original master cylinder and it worked well.

 

[fin_676]

My 94 dyna wide glide came from the factory with a long rod from the brake pedal to the master cylinder works great and would be easier to do that kind of conversion and easier to put back to stock at a later date if required

Brian

 

[Jack Klarich]

What all the others have said here, Shop around and look at other bikes like yours to get a better idea:s

 

[murf]

Ditto what Glider said. Mine came from Ebay for around $240 and did not include M/C. Easy install, work well and not too expensive. very solid/durable components and even came with retainer clip for the orig. mid control lever/linkage and cap with set screw for the splined shaft sticking out from primary. Very happy with them.

 

[84FXRS]

the foward controls for the FXRS, most catalogs have them for around 270-280
They have the o-ring pegs, work fine, and of course youre finished for under $300.
otherwise you will looking at double or more for the cost.

 

[84FXRS]

saw a set on a 86FXRT last nite, real nice ,
look in the v twin catalog, the brake side and the shift side are
each sold in a separate kit. If you dont see them I'll look up the part #s

 

[Grumpy01]

Converted mine a couple of years ago. Bought a Landmark set at a discount but needed more room for my legs. Made adaptor brackets out of old pair of chrome highway bar pieces. Worked great. However, master cylinder was a 3/4 inch bore which did not give enough leverage to work the rear brake. The stock push rod rear brake cylinder is 9/16". Had to buy another master cylinder which cured the problem. Smaller master cylinders for rear and front brakes give more pressure and are easier on the hands & feet even when used for dual brakes in the front.. Its the trick set-up when using organic pads on polished rotors. Braking stays the same, rotor lasts longer.