Author Topic: forward controls  (Read 1315 times)

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olskoolcb500

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forward controls
« on: December 22, 2009, 04:08:15 PM »
I really want to build forward controls on my 71 cb500..... anyone else have em? I could really use some pics, plans and feedback. with the planned seat position and the pull back on the bars..... FCs are the only way to go.

JRK5892

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Re: forward controls
« Reply #1 on: December 23, 2009, 09:58:35 AM »
in the past i picked up an old set of HD forward controls, then used a piece of round stock welded plates to that and mouned that to the front down tubes with U bolts... held up great! made my own linkage and was golden! i can try and dig up some pics of it

Offline Ricky_Racer

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Re: forward controls
« Reply #2 on: December 23, 2009, 10:56:30 AM »
Early Sportster aftermarket forward controls had cable brake setups, and when mounted with custom brackets they worked great.  RR

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olskoolcb500

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Re: forward controls
« Reply #3 on: December 26, 2009, 03:24:04 AM »
thanks for the input guys... some pics would be great, if possible.  I just want to be sure this bike maintains the look and build style it had back in the 70s... it just seems like the right thing to do.