i wanted to post some things i found while installing these forward controls, again ( like installing the PowrFlo ) ill try and save some one a head ache in the future with the install.
The instructions are good, but i think they left some things out.
1. when you are removing the right side brake assembly, you will need to remove the C clip off the brake lever to take the lever off the stock assembly. This will allow the mounting hardware to be wiggled up and out over the lower frame rail. Unless your removing the exhuast during the install, i could not find a way to get the entire assembly out, it just wont turn enough to get it out. Pay mind of the frame rail, as i scratched mine getting the brake assembly out.
2. if you have an Irate radiator grill installed, your gonna have to remove it. Your also going to have to remove the right side ( brake side ) mounting bolts off the rear to get the radiator to move forward just enough to take out the mounting hardware from the stock brake assembly.
13MM wrench used here. When you do get the brake side installed, you will have to route the brake line ( and brake switch cable ) under your Irate grill.
I found that if you go to the back of the bike to the factory rear brake tube where it bends down to meet the bottom frame rail, push it forward about an 1/8th of an inch.
It will give you some slack up front to get under the Irate grill. I also cut a 1 inch section of small tubing, then sliced it open to use as a cushion between the Accutronix brake cable and the grill.
3. if you have a Guardian Angle bell mounted on the left side on the forward controls, you will have to move it to the right side. The shift linkage will be in the way of the bell now. Mount the bell BEFORE you finalize the Accutronix controls on the right side. By using the red Locktite, backing those bolts out later will be a royal bitch! I almost stripped the allen key hole in the Accutronix bolt!
4. on the left side, you will need to use the factory nut off the factory shift linkage off the pivit end closest to the tranny.
If you thread the new shift link all the way in, and then mount the other end the pedal link you should be fine as far as shifting like stock. Use the locking nut that you took off the factory link shaft and lock it in.
5. I CANT STRESS THIS ENOUGH, AND I PLAN ON INFORMING ACCUTRONIX ABOUT THIS ISSUE.
MAKE SURE THE BUTTON HEAD BOLT THAT ATTACHES THE LINK TO THE PEDAL ASSEMBLY THREADS IN NICE AND EASY BY HAND! I started mine by hand, and when i went to work it in with the allen wrench the damn thing stripped and went sideways!
I carefully back it out, and tried again .. but no .. the damn hole was either clogged with chrome or it wasnt tapped correctly. Thank God above that my local Mom&Pop hardware store had a tap on hand and the shop owner re-tapped the hole for me, making sure that the button head bolt went in by hand. He saved me a world of trouble and only charged me $6 for the tap! I left him a $20 tip so he and his helper could have lunch on me. Do yourself a favor and make sure that damn little bolt goes in nice and easy. If not, your gonna stip out a $900 ( retail ) part and your bike will be left half done. That little button head bolt is a 3/16th Allen wrench.
You can adjust the factory settings. Im 6'2" and i had to reach to get the rear brakes to engage. Remove the button head bolt off the brake lever, and run some more of the threaded shaft out, just leave a fraction of an inch play in it so you dont ride around with constant pressure on the rear brakes, causing them to lock up which is what happened to another forum member here.
I plan on adjusting the shift side today, to get the shift pedal to come up and closer just a bit. With my boots on, i cant get my toe under the shift all the way to shift up. Im essentially using the front soel of my boot toe to shift up, but i got it down no problem.
ALL THAT BEING SAID ... i cant stress enough how much these make a difference in the ride. Yeah, if you dont get them on sale you are probably going to spend more then you would on an exhaust. Over all the form and function is top notch. My long legs are now pushed further out, which makes for more of a chopper like ride. AND, i noticed that sitting in this position making slow turns is a hell of a lot easier. Just lean to the side, and the bike turns effortlessly and smoothly.
Good Luck on your install.
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Accutronix 3" forward controls installed.
Linear Mode
