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techtalk:ref:body30d [2019/06/17 05:26] hippysmack [KraftTech Forwards on a 1978 XLH] |
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| - | ====== REF: Body Parts - Sub-01D ====== | + | ====== REF: Body Parts - Sub-30D ====== |
| ====== KraftTech Forwards w / Evo Shift Arm on a 1978 XLH ====== | ====== 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. \\ | ||
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| + | 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). | ||
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| + | 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. \\ | ||
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| + | **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. \\ | ||
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| + | 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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| + | |{{:techtalk:ref:body:krafttech_forwards_1_by_ironmick.jpg?direct&400|}}|{{:techtalk:ref:body:krafttech_forwards_5_by_ironmick.jpg?direct&400|}}| | ||
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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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| + | |{{:techtalk:ref:body:krafttech_forwards_2_by_ironmick.jpg?direct&300|}}|{{:techtalk:ref:body:krafttech_forwards_3_by_ironmick.jpg?direct&300|}}|{{:techtalk:ref:body:krafttech_forwards_4_by_ironmick.jpg?direct&250|}}| | ||
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| + | **Right side hookups**: \\ | ||
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| + | |{{:techtalk:ref:body:krafttech_forwards_7_by_ironmick.jpg?direct&300|}}|{{:techtalk:ref:body:krafttech_forwards_6_by_ironmick.jpg?direct&300|}}|{{techtalk:ref:body:forward_mods_2_by_ironmick.jpg?direct&300|}}| | ||
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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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| + | |{{techtalk:ref:body:forward_mods_5_by_ironmick.jpg?direct&300|}}|{{techtalk:ref:body:forward_mods_6_by_ironmick.jpg?direct&300|}}| | ||
