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(Opinion)....Best, most cost-effective forward controls
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zimme71
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Joined: Aug 06, 2008
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 Posted: May 6, 2009, 5:28 pm Post subject: (Opinion)....Best, most cost-effective forward controls |
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| I've currently got an 81 XS650 that I'd like to put forward controls on. I've seen the TC Bros controls, and am looking for something that'll bolt on as compared to having to weld it on. Any recommendations? I'd also like to not drop a fortune if possible....
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west24
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Joined: Apr 24, 2009
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Location: Tulare, CA
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| Posted: May 6, 2009, 5:46 pm Post subject: Re: (Opinion)....Best, most cost-effective forward controls |
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| I'm in the same boat as you. I know about all the mass produced stuff, but its way out of my price range. I also cant fabricate either. Looking forward to see some simple homemade ones if possible.
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georelle
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Joined: May 05, 2007
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Location: South Dakota
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| Posted: May 6, 2009, 7:02 pm Post subject: Re: (Opinion)....Best, most cost-effective forward controls |
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I fabricated my own forwards. It takes a little work but it is not too bad. I have a post on here that tells how I did it. I'll admit it is not the best description. I should rewrite it and make some actual paragraphs but most of the info is there. Search for "fabricated forwards" There are some pictures in the thread and there are some more pictures in my gallery, see link below. Let me know if you have questions.
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west24
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Location: Tulare, CA
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| Posted: May 6, 2009, 7:32 pm Post subject: Re: (Opinion)....Best, most cost-effective forward controls |
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Those are sharp looking, looking through ebay found this item...
cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotor...240%3A1318
Possible to maybe fit it to an xs?? I would like to try to make my own but I have a very limited amount of tools.
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jimmythetrucker
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| Posted: May 6, 2009, 8:45 pm Post subject: Re: (Opinion)....Best, most cost-effective forward controls |
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| west24 -- I think those e-bay controls look cheap and flimsy, and I think they probably look cheap and flimsy because they are. I mean it's your bike and you can do what you want, obviously, but I'd shop around for better work. Hanging around these boards for more than a year now, I KNOW there's some real nice stuff available. I'd expect to pay $150+ for something decent. Shop around. You'll be glad you did.
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