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 +====== KraftTech Forwards w / Evo Shift Arm on a 1978 XLH ====== 
 +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/​100432-krafttech-final-install-w-evo-shift-arm?​t=865231)) \\ 
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 +**Shift side notes**: \\ 
 +I tried to improve the operation by repositioning the footpeg a little lower. \\ 
 +This did not work as there is not enough space for the motorcycle boot with the mod. \\ 
 + 
 +The important change is the use of the Evo shift lever. \\ 
 +The thru bolt, unlike the one for the IronHead lever, actually goes thru the groove in the shift shaft. \\ 
 +So the lever cannot come off [except in the unlikely event that the bolt actually comes out]. \\ 
 +This obviates the necessity to tighten the bolt until you strip the threads. \\ 
 +Or use other techniques such as cramming in some shim stock (works reasonably well) or an O-ring (usually breaks during install). 
 + 
 +In addition, this lever has a better shape so that it more rotates the shift shaft rather than pulling at it somewhat. \\ 
 +And it is thicker so that you can more easily drill the 5/16" hole. \\ 
 +The Evo shift arm was drilled, trimmed for installation. \\ 
 + 
 +**Brake side notes**: \\ 
 +Note the new position for the brake peg, and the new hole higher up on the rear lever. \\ 
 +The brake peg is a long shifter peg according to the catalog at the indie. \\ 
 +You can also see the bracket made to allow installation of a 1980 to 2003 Cycle Shack front slip-fit muffler. \\ 
 + 
 +You want the controls to fit behind the exhaust on the right side and match on the left. ((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/​187804-this-one-has-a-title/​page9?​highlight=forwards#​post4043922)) \\ 
 +Move them to the front of the exhaust and you have a long leg stretch and other problems like the dreaded Daniel Boone forwards are noted for. \\ 
 + 
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 + 
 +**Left side hookups**: \\ 
 +A small piece of shim stock was added to keep from having to tighten the thru bolt so much. \\ 
 +(not visible in first pic below) \\ 
 +The second pic is just for comparison. \\ 
 + 
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 + 
 +**Right side hookups**: \\ 
 + 
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 + 
 +**Pedal ends**: ((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/​99656-forward-controls-85xlh1000#​post2068972)) \\ 
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