Can you upgrade forward controls on a Harley Davidson?

Can you upgrade forward controls on a Harley Davidson?

This is a modal window. Harley forward controls are one of the most popular upgrades. When you get tired of the rust that builds on the stock controls here’s a nice upgrade. This is also a great upgrade for mid controls to Sportster forward controls.

Can a brake lever be replaced on a Sportster?

When you get tired of the rust that builds on the stock controls here’s a nice upgrade. This is also a great upgrade for mid controls to Sportster forward controls. Bob and Mark take their time and remove the rusted stock brake lever side and replace it with new chrome.

Can a Softail seat be replaced in a Sportster?

One inch doesn’t seem like much but it makes a difference. You can always replace the seat with a lower profile seat and get right down to the Softail height. Of course you can do the same with the Softail seat and get right on down to some serious lowrider height.

How can I get my Sportster to lay back?

The usual way to achieve that lay back position on a Sportster is with a forward control kit. Numerous vendors sell these and installation is straightforward. Remove the shift lever retaining screw on the left side of the bike with an Allen wrench and pull the shift lever off the shifter shaft. Unscrew the shifter peg from the lifter and save.

This is a modal window. Harley forward controls are one of the most popular upgrades. When you get tired of the rust that builds on the stock controls here’s a nice upgrade. This is also a great upgrade for mid controls to Sportster forward controls.

When you get tired of the rust that builds on the stock controls here’s a nice upgrade. This is also a great upgrade for mid controls to Sportster forward controls. Bob and Mark take their time and remove the rusted stock brake lever side and replace it with new chrome.

The usual way to achieve that lay back position on a Sportster is with a forward control kit. Numerous vendors sell these and installation is straightforward. Remove the shift lever retaining screw on the left side of the bike with an Allen wrench and pull the shift lever off the shifter shaft. Unscrew the shifter peg from the lifter and save.

Where are the foot pedals on a Harley Davidson?

Harley motorcycles are usually designed to let you ride with your hands up and feet stretched out in front. One exception is the Sportster, which was born as a dirt track bike, and still usually locates the foot pedals, rear brake and shift lever right under the rider’s knees.