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  • #1

    forward control opinions...

    I have been thinking about forward controls for the XS for awhile now. Is anyone currently using a set on their XS? It kind of seems to me that the engine is a bit wide to have your legs around all the time. I do like the riding positions forward controls give (on long rides I'll rest my legs on the ignition and generator covers)

    Also, does anyone know where I can get a set up for less than my bike is worth?? people making these kits are pretty proud of them!!
    Tony

    78 xs11 aftermarket 4-2 HD mufflers, whats left of it is stock. A work in progress for sure.
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    hi freak

    my friend the Manitoulin lad has a set on his xs11,,his name is Dan and i,m sure he will help you out ,,take care and ride safe,,slow mo!
    Last edited by slow mo; 08-26-2010, 08:26 PM. Reason: spelling
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    • #3
      Ebay, $175. Your bike's gotta be worth more than that.

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      • #4
        Was it TC that did a write up for his custom forward controls, I think it was? Pretty sweet setup and you get to keep the stock setup as well.
        Nathan
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        LED Dash lights
        Ammeter, Oil Pressure, Oil Temp, and Volt Meters
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        Vision 550 Auto Tensioner

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        • #5
          Handling is better with your feet underneath your butt. Just something to think about.
          Marty (in Mississippi)
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          • #6
            Originally posted by jetmechmarty View Post
            Handling is better with your feet underneath your butt. Just something to think about.
            Comfort on long rides is nice though too. That why if I ever do forward controls I am keeping the stock positions as well!
            Nathan
            KD9ARL

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            1978 XS1100E
            K&N Filter
            #45 pilot Jet, #137.5 Main Jet
            OEM Exhaust
            ATK Fork Brace
            LED Dash lights
            Ammeter, Oil Pressure, Oil Temp, and Volt Meters
            Green Monster Coils
            SS Brake Lines
            Vision 550 Auto Tensioner

            In any moment of decision the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing.

            Theodore Roosevelt

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            • #7
              Originally posted by natemoen View Post
              Comfort on long rides is nice though too. That why if I ever do forward controls I am keeping the stock positions as well!
              That's what highway pegs are for. Get a set of 3-point crash guards and mount some highway pegs on them. That will give you 2 new positions for your legs.
              1980 XS850SG - Sold
              1981 XS1100LH Midnight Special (Sold) - purchased 9/29/08
              Fully Vetterized and Dynojet Kit added, Heated Grips, Truck-Lite LED headlight, Accel Coils, Irridium plugs, TKAT Fork Brace, XS850LH Final Drive & Black SS Brake lines from Chacal.
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              • #8
                Originally posted by CatatonicBug View Post
                That's what highway pegs are for. Get a set of 3-point crash guards and mount some highway pegs on them. That will give you 2 new positions for your legs.
                I have a set of 3 points I just need to have one of the mounting tabs welded back on and have not gotten around to it yet.
                Nathan
                KD9ARL

                μολὼν λαβέ

                1978 XS1100E
                K&N Filter
                #45 pilot Jet, #137.5 Main Jet
                OEM Exhaust
                ATK Fork Brace
                LED Dash lights
                Ammeter, Oil Pressure, Oil Temp, and Volt Meters
                Green Monster Coils
                SS Brake Lines
                Vision 550 Auto Tensioner

                In any moment of decision the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing.

                Theodore Roosevelt

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                • #9
                  Hey Freak: I have the forewards from TC Bros on my bike. They are great, had a TC Bors set on my xs650 too. They are great. Do a search for TC BROS & for FORWARDS & you 'll get all the info & see a pic of my bike with them on. YOu won't regret it, its fantastic & super comfortable - Dan
                  '81 XS1100 LH - Midnight Special - been lookin' a long time for this one.
                  1179 big bore kit, 80SG motor
                  Rebuilt head, valves
                  TC Bros Forward Controls (Brass Pegs)
                  Tkat Fork Brace
                  T.C. Spade Fuse Box
                  Dyna Coils & wires
                  Mikesxs shocks,controls,& bars (special)
                  ISO grips with stelleto ends
                  4 into 1 black Bassani exhaust
                  Bridgestone Spitfires
                  Tuned by Tinman905
                  & a will to keep it.

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