forward controls

[Jason Youn]

does any one know if there is a kit to put forward controls on an xs1100 (1980)

I love they way it feels with the highway pegs and I just don't want to put my feet down.

[TopCatGr58]

Trying not to be so FORWARD!

Hey there Jason,

I can see that you're new here, so "we'll" cut you a little slack.....this time!

Have you read the STICKY thread at the top of this forum??

If you'll follow This search link for "Forward Controls", you'll find several threads with pictures and everything to help you in your search for what might work for you!

T.C.

[xs11bobber]

...Or you can just click here

[DGXSER]

Those look decent but I would not want to lose the controls at the footpegs like that. When you get into the twisties, you are going to want your feet back on the stock pegs. JMO

[daveyg]

...Or you can just click here

The concave pegs don't look like a very good idea to me... a bit slippery for my taste. The knurled pegs however... I wonder if they would work for rearsets instead of fwd controls.

[Athedra]

I used old BMX rear wheel pegs for me and the passanger. They might work as forwards as well.

But must agree, The XS is a beast on it's own. Driving it with forwards does not sound like a chance I would like to take especially with the famous rear end that makes you test your tilt cut-out switch.

[CatatonicBug]

I used old BMX rear wheel pegs for me and the passanger. They might work as forwards as well.

Do they fold up too? How do you have them mounted?

[xs11bobber]

The only way a BMX peg would mount is via the factory inner thread or if you opted welding something on. I never thought of that. But you could fabricate something collabsable with ease I would imagine.

Daveyg - I agree with those concaves. I've not once thought about using them. I am going to do the forwards for my bobber. It's kinda amazing how much lighter my bike feels without the stock rear. I'm pretty sure I lowered the center by doing this as well because I actually lowered the rear so the swingarm is level. I've done a seat test or 5 with the stock pegs and there's no way my big a$$ is going to be able to use stock control locations with the lower setup. Something to deffintely consider before you hardtail, lol.

[Jason Youn]

I did a search for "forward controls" I did not find a dedicated thread.

The link that you guys gave me looks great, thank you for that. http://www.tcbroschoppers.com/id13.html I am about to buy them but before I do, does any one have any experience with these. Also does any one know of any others that will work on the xs11's?

Thanks for the input.

[TopCatGr58]

Hey again Jason,

Apologies for that dead link about searching! I don't know what happened to it??

Here's a thread: http://www.xs11.com/forum/showthread...rward+controls

I've read where a few folks have used the TCBros....I'm not related or involved with them. Our machines are so old that aftermarket products were discontinued years/decade ago! Most of what I've seen that were off the shelf were floor boards and forward controls, but you lost the OEM pegs/controls!

That's why in the above thread, I show how I custom made my own. THey aren't pretty, and I'm sure there are other ways of doing it, making the brackets and such, but if you are handy with tools and such, you might find it helpful??

Good Luck! T.C.

PS, here's a thread in the Member's Lounge where folks talked about TC Bros, and a few pics of the controls installed on a 650, not an XS11, but I don't think the linkages are very clean or tidy?
http://www.xs11.com/forum/showthread.php?t=22875&page=2

[Athedra]

Yes they are foldable.

Too some flat bar and bended it in a "U" shape. Drilled holes on the three sides and grinded it round at the tops. This is the "Hinge" part. I the took a M10 bolt and TIG welded it into the Hinge-able part Screwed the peg on and that was it. About a week later I had to buy a new set of pegs since they vibrated loose. The second set I used lock tight, and sofar just lost the LH passenger foot peg.

I went for the short pegs and has a fairly small OD. I also capped my Handle bar ends with BMX weight caps. To give an even look else it looks odd. Only thing I had to do there was cut off a the rim on the Throttle rubber because it kept catching on the cap. Nice even look and in my case chrome. The guys I got it from has it in almost any colour you can think of, including what they call alloy black set. Also remember theses are made of Aluminium, so if you fall with it once, you replace cause it doesn't bend, they simply just tear out of the thread and ends up somewhere next to the road where you cant find it. I don't know if you get them in stainless or brushed steel. very possible but never looked into that part of things.

So to add forwards would be fairly simple, but doubt if it would be drive able like that. Had a look at my frame this morning, jumped on the bike and hanged my feet roughly where there could be forwards fitted. Extremely uncomfortable, and they will stick out very far since you the only via-able place I can see to fit them is on the front engine mountings, and you need to bring them out far enough to clear your cooling fins.

[Jason Youn]

Well for better or worse I just ordered a set from the TC Bros. I don't know when they will get here. As soon as I can get them on the bike and as soon as I can get some photos up Ill post a link so you all can see them.

[ManitoulinLad]

Hey Jason: I have had them on my xs650 for a few yrs & I now have my 2nd set on the xs1100. I have the concave pegs - did for both bikes - your foot is still a little on top of the pegs in a somewhat downward motion. So there is still presure on the peg & your feet stay there no probs. You'll love it , makes the bike way more comfortable. I left the original footpegs pegs still on the bike for a passenger to use & ran the connection rods under them. - Dan

[xs11bobber]

Hey Jason: I have had them on my xs650 for a few yrs & I now have my 2nd set on the xs1100. I have the concave pegs - did for both bikes - your foot is still a little on top of the pegs in a somewhat downward motion. So there is still presure on the peg & your feet stay there no probs. You'll love it , makes the bike way more comfortable. I left the original footpegs pegs still on the bike for a passenger to use & ran the connection rods under them. - Dan

Did you use the linkage kit from them as well? Do you have to bend them like their picture shows? How'd you fab the actualy arm that bolts to the stock shifter locations? Referring to the TC Bros model of course.

[ManitoulinLad]

Hey XS11bobber: Sorry it took me so long to response - had sign in problems & T.C. has sorted me out - man the unseen work those guys do, they keep the big wheel turning!!! I did use the linkage kit from them (full length no cutting) And no bends at all in rods - I don't know why they did that in the pics on the site. You don't have to bend them at all just a straight fit under the the old set of pegs. Get the kit with the extra outside tube on it for rigidity. Makes all the diff in the world. No bending of rods etc. On my xs650 just had the threaded rod & it would flex - no flexing with new kit they have now. The arms are just the regular brake pedal (set at 6:00) and cut it & drilled it to accept the bolt from the linkage. This goes under the front footpeg - it clears it just enough to be able to leave it on there. The clutch side same thing - use the shifter peg (has to put it more forward than 6:00 to reach - maybe 8:00) Again shift rod full length & went under the front peg, then cut & drilled the shift peg. If I have a passenger they use these old pegs for their feet - more relaxed forward stance for them or a change for the driver. You don't have much room to drill for either of the above but it will work great, just measure good & punch b4 you drill as you only get one shot. It looks fine with the straight rods & tube covers on the rods. If you do screw it up you can always get another brake pedal & or shift peg from Andreas. You won't regret it - they look great on the bike - Dan