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Author Topic: IS forward controls  (Read 738 times)
CowboyBlue
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« on: August 06, 2012, 09:06:23 AM »

Barry seems to be a super great and straight arrow guy. I ordered these. Anyone have experience installing them?
http://www.bigbikethings.com/newcontrols.html
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jer0177
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« Reply #1 on: August 06, 2012, 11:08:51 AM »

Don't have one, but am wondering how that increased lever is going to affect required brake pedal travel.  Seems like it could double the amount of vertical movement you're going to need to apply to the brake to get it to perform the same as a stock setup - can you move that far?
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Chippy01
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« Reply #2 on: August 06, 2012, 03:31:59 PM »

I've had them on my Valk for a few years now.
It's nice to have the option of foot positions (stock or forward), and still have shifting and braking on hand to use.
From what I can remember, it's quite a simple install; it looks more complicated than it actually is.
Give yourself plenty of time and follow the instuctions.
It might take a couple of test rides to 'fine-tune' the set up though.

To answer jer0177's question about the brake travel, there is quite a bit more travel which takes a bit of getting used to but it does work quite well.

The reverse shifting pattern on the forwards is another quirk, but after a few miles I got used to it.

I also found that in town traffic, it's more sensible to use the stock position.
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