How hard are forward controls to fit?

  • wazza-in-oz
    wazza-in-oz
    15 years ago

    Can you guys tell me is it a difficult job?  Or just a straight forward bolt on and off?  I've got a 95 fatboy with boards and want to put forwards on.  Do i need to change brake lines or anything or just use the existing one?  Thanks

  • wazza-in-oz
    wazza-in-oz
    15 years ago

    Thanks kingchops.  I also fitted forwards to my sporty a few years ago and that was pretty easy.  But i wasn't sure what the go was with these aftermarket brands etc.  I asume you get all the bolts you need.  Also I noticed that on the big twin forwards the master cylinder is all moulded in so i guess you must have to disconnect the brake line and reattach it?????  I guess this means bleeding brakes etc - which i have never done.  I love doing work on my bike myself to learn and also so i know that its done properly.  Is there any special tools i might need??

  • wazza-in-oz
    wazza-in-oz
    15 years ago

    Cool.  Thanks kiwidave.  I've ben looking at a few sets on ebay around the $450 - 495 mark.  But just nervous about the quality of them.

  • wazza-in-oz
    wazza-in-oz
    15 years ago

    Monarofan you must've read my mind.  That set on ebay - i already e-mailed the guy about them.  He says the brand is RPM???  never heard of them but i'll google them and see what i find.  I think standard length should be fine too.  Happy to hear its a straight forward fit.  Now i'm seriously looking.