2½" Forwards for the Cost of Chrome

Señor Gar · 12-31-2011, 02:18 AM

'Factory' Forwards

Not all that difficult, surprisingly

. I relocated both foot pegs over the upper mounting bolt as Jim (ikya) showed us with his mod. This moves the foot pegs forward 2½" and ½" down. I used the OEM plates after cutting, grinding and welding to move the hinge base for the stock pegs.

For the foot brake lever I made one partial downward cut near the pivot 90% of the way through which allowed me to bend the lever down and forward (maybe 20°) creating a 'V' opening ½" at the top of the 'V'. At this point it is a good idea to preassemble and check the foot position against the peg and pedal while seated on the bike. The pedal is now under the ball of my foot about 1¼" closer to the peg than stock allowing me to keep my right heel hooked on the peg. Once you have it right just weld and finish grind the gap.

No parts to buy, all bits repurposed, couldn't be simpler

. Only chrome remains to be done.

Señor Gar · 12-31-2011, 02:21 AM

For the shift linkage I relocated the shift arm pivot ¾” forward which moved the 'pedal' forward, down and about 1” closer to the foot peg than stock. Then I straightened the two bends below the pivot just a little to get clearance for the tie rod bolt below the crankcase so no changes were needed to the rod. Also cut down the 'pedal' about 1” and tossed the rubber so now I can shift with just a twist of my ankle and my heal still hooked on the peg (size 9 boot).

Relocated peg hinge and shifter ...

khhammer · 12-31-2011, 06:49 AM

That's awesome! Can't beat that price for nothing!

Exredninjaguy · 12-31-2011, 06:51 AM

That is very cool. Nice and easy and the price is right.

**Richard1** · 12-31-2011, 04:43 PM

That really looks great Gar! Have you ever thought about becoming an Engineer?

Señor Gar · 12-31-2011, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Richard1

Have you ever thought about becoming an Engineer?

I'm working on that as we speak ...

thenewaftermath · 01-01-2012, 02:06 PM

Looking good. Well that one did take much time and 0-dallors. So what's next on the drawing board? You'll be board when you run out of things to do with Fury. Lol

FuryousNurse · 01-01-2012, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Señor Gar

I'm working on that as we speak ...

Don't waste your money on Engineering, unless you mean the train engine variety.

Señor Gar · 01-01-2012, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by thenewaftermath

So what's next on the drawing board? You'll be board when you run out of things to do with Fury. Lol

Hey Chris, since you took the Velociraptor off my hands I need to get working on a smaller air cleaner. I have a simple 2bl chrome dome and 4x2" filter from a deuce coupe that I am going to adapt

. Not bored in 2 years; some new idea or need always pops up

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thenewaftermath · 01-01-2012, 03:29 PM

Lol yea I don't see you getting board anytime soon. That's the great thing about the mind, it will always keep Coming up with something new to do. I just lined up some time in the paint booth for my final drive, Side covers, forks and other small parts for paint. And while the bike is apart, remember me talking about the motoscope mini speedo, well im working on getting one for the bike Cant wait. I would have already ordered one but the wife made me buy a new puppy instead of the speedo.