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| - | ====== REF: Body Parts - Sub-01C ====== | + | ====== REF: Body Parts - Sub-30C ====== |
| ====== 1986 to 2003 forward controls modified to fit a 1980 frame ====== | ====== 1986 to 2003 forward controls modified to fit a 1980 frame ====== | ||
| - | Article by IronMick of the XLFORUM® ((http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?p=2726344#post2726344)) \\ | + | Article by IronMick of the XLFORUM® ((https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/99656-forward-controls-85xlh1000#post2068972)) \\ |
| In the event that you cannot find forward controls specifically for your year model, you can find something that you can modify to work. \\ | In the event that you cannot find forward controls specifically for your year model, you can find something that you can modify to work. \\ | ||
| However, working well can be a challenge. \\ | However, working well can be a challenge. \\ | ||
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| Shift side should be no problem. Brake side would require some work. | Shift side should be no problem. Brake side would require some work. | ||
| - | <blockquote>When I looked at an 86 to 03 custom Sportster it occurred to me that I could make the forwards work on my 1980. ((IronMick of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=717997)) \\ | + | <blockquote>When I looked at an 86 to 03 custom Sportster it occurred to me that I could make the forwards work on my 1980. ((IronMick of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/89445-86-to-03-hd-forward-controls-modified-to-fit-1980?t=717997)) \\ |
| It was looking at the brake side that convinced me - the way they fit between the case and the exhaust. \\ | It was looking at the brake side that convinced me - the way they fit between the case and the exhaust. \\ | ||
| (and the similar rear brake master cylinder) \\ | (and the similar rear brake master cylinder) \\ | ||
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| - | |Re-locating the left peg position, see red circle ((photo by IronMick of the XLFORUM® http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?p=2726344#post2726344)) ((http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=717997))|Right side Assembly ((photo by IronMick of the XLFORUM® http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?p=2726344#post2726344)) ((http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=717997))| | + | |Left side assembly ((photo by IronMick of the XLFORUM® https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/89445-86-to-03-hd-forward-controls-modified-to-fit-1980?t=717997))|Right side Assembly ((photo by IronMick of the XLFORUM® https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/89445-86-to-03-hd-forward-controls-modified-to-fit-1980?t=717997))| |
| - | |{{:techtalk:ih:body:forward_mods_11_by_ironmick.jpg?direct&300|}}|{{:techtalk:ih:body:forward_mods_1_by_ironmick.jpg?direct&300|}}| | + | |
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| * E-clip | * E-clip | ||
| - | | Motor mounts and parts. ((photos by IronMick of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=717997)) || | + | | Motor mounts and parts. ((photos by IronMick of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/89445-86-to-03-hd-forward-controls-modified-to-fit-1980?t=717997)) || |
| |{{:techtalk:ref:body:forward_mods_15_by_ironmick.jpg?direct&300|}}|{{:techtalk:ref:body:forward_mods_16_by_ironmick.jpg?direct&300|}}| | |{{:techtalk:ref:body:forward_mods_15_by_ironmick.jpg?direct&300|}}|{{:techtalk:ref:body:forward_mods_16_by_ironmick.jpg?direct&300|}}| | ||
| Template for lower front motor mount hole to be drilled: \\ | Template for lower front motor mount hole to be drilled: \\ | ||
| - | {{:techtalk:ref:body:forward_mods_25_by_ironmick.jpg?direct&300|}} ((drawing by IronMick of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=717997)) | + | {{:techtalk:ref:body:forward_mods_25_by_ironmick.jpg?direct&300|}} ((drawing by IronMick of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/89445-86-to-03-hd-forward-controls-modified-to-fit-1980?t=717997)) |
| <blockquote>To restore the strength lost by drilling the hole, the largest 1" ID steel washer that would not be too large OD was used. \\ | <blockquote>To restore the strength lost by drilling the hole, the largest 1" ID steel washer that would not be too large OD was used. \\ | ||
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| It might be a good idea to fabricate a mount from thick cardboard, cut the hole, and check to see if it is good. \\ | It might be a good idea to fabricate a mount from thick cardboard, cut the hole, and check to see if it is good. \\ | ||
| - | |Right side spacer (partly hidden by oil line) ((photo by IronMick of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=717997))|Right side nut and E-clip ((photo by IronMick of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=717997))| | + | |Right side spacer (partly hidden by oil line) ((photo by IronMick of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/89445-86-to-03-hd-forward-controls-modified-to-fit-1980?t=717997))|Right side nut and E-clip ((photo by IronMick of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/89445-86-to-03-hd-forward-controls-modified-to-fit-1980?t=717997))| |
| |{{:techtalk:ref:body:forward_mods_17_by_ironmick.jpg?direct&300|}}|{{:techtalk:ref:body:forward_mods_18_by_ironmick.jpg?direct&200|}}| | |{{:techtalk:ref:body:forward_mods_17_by_ironmick.jpg?direct&300|}}|{{:techtalk:ref:body:forward_mods_18_by_ironmick.jpg?direct&200|}}| | ||
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| And it would allow a close fit of the E-clip. More precision measuring. \\ | And it would allow a close fit of the E-clip. More precision measuring. \\ | ||
| - | | Left side nut and E-clip. ((photos by IronMick of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=717997)) || | + | | Left side nut and E-clip. ((photos by IronMick of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/89445-86-to-03-hd-forward-controls-modified-to-fit-1980?t=717997)) || |
| |{{:techtalk:ref:body:forward_mods_19_by_ironmick.jpg?direct&300|}}|{{:techtalk:ref:body:forward_mods_20_by_ironmick.jpg?direct&200|}}| | |{{:techtalk:ref:body:forward_mods_19_by_ironmick.jpg?direct&300|}}|{{:techtalk:ref:body:forward_mods_20_by_ironmick.jpg?direct&200|}}| | ||
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| You can / could order them from the Cycle Shack website. \\ | You can / could order them from the Cycle Shack website. \\ | ||
| - | | Rear Brake Stop for mid-controls. ((photos by IronMick of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=717997)) || | + | | Rear Brake Stop for mid-controls. ((photos by IronMick of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/89445-86-to-03-hd-forward-controls-modified-to-fit-1980?t=717997)) || |
| |{{:techtalk:ref:body:forward_mods_21_by_ironmick.jpg?direct&300|}}|{{:techtalk:ref:body:forward_mods_22_by_ironmick.jpg?direct&300|}}| | |{{:techtalk:ref:body:forward_mods_21_by_ironmick.jpg?direct&300|}}|{{:techtalk:ref:body:forward_mods_22_by_ironmick.jpg?direct&300|}}| | ||
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| It also is easier to repair as it uses a one-piece kit. There have been lots of these on eBay in the past. | It also is easier to repair as it uses a one-piece kit. There have been lots of these on eBay in the past. | ||
| + | With 86 to 03 forwards, the master cylinder stays in the stock location on the sprocket cover. ((IronMick of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/93684-just-a-update-on-my-79-project-opinion-poll-pics/page2?highlight=forwards#post2167215)) \\ | ||
| The M/C pic below was taken before realizing that the fluted connection would not work. \\ | The M/C pic below was taken before realizing that the fluted connection would not work. \\ | ||
| - | Later a brake line was fabricated with a banjo fitting for this. ((photos by IronMick of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=717997)) \\ | + | Later a brake line was fabricated with a banjo fitting for this. ((photos by IronMick of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/89445-86-to-03-hd-forward-controls-modified-to-fit-1980?t=717997)) \\ |
| - | |Brake stop band-aid. ((photo by IronMick of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=717997)) |Newer rear brake master cylinder. ((photo by IronMick of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=717997))| | + | |Brake stop band-aid. ((photo by IronMick of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/89445-86-to-03-hd-forward-controls-modified-to-fit-1980?t=717997)) |Newer rear brake master cylinder. ((photo by IronMick of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/89445-86-to-03-hd-forward-controls-modified-to-fit-1980?t=717997))| |
| |{{:techtalk:ref:body:forward_mods_23_by_ironmick.jpg?direct&300|}}|{{:techtalk:ref:body:forward_mods_24_by_ironmick.jpg?direct&300|}}| | |{{:techtalk:ref:body:forward_mods_23_by_ironmick.jpg?direct&300|}}|{{:techtalk:ref:body:forward_mods_24_by_ironmick.jpg?direct&300|}}| | ||
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| - | | Left side shift lever ((photo by IronMick of the XLFORUM® http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?p=2726344#post2726344)) || | ||
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| - | | Left side shifter pedal. ((photo by IronMick of the XLFORUM® http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?p=2726344#post2726344)) || Brake pedal. ((photo by IronMick of the XLFORUM® http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?p=2726344#post2726344)) | | ||
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| - | |Brake side mods ((photos by IronMick of the XLFORUM® http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?p=2726344#post2726344))|| | ||
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| - | |Pedal ends ((photos by IronMick of the XLFORUM® http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?p=2726344#post2726344))|| | ||
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