Usually doesn't take much to add forward controls. A number of after-market companies sell them for the V-Rod. Just sayin'
Just goes to show, we all have differences of opinion. What works for one, doesn't work for all. Now if only I can find a reasonably priced VRod with forward controls, I think that would be more to my liking.![]()
Usually doesn't take much to add forward controls. A number of after-market companies sell them for the V-Rod. Just sayin'![]()
I had no idea. Much more complicated than the forward controls we put on my old sportster, that was just a bolt-on operation.It's not too easy to do on a Street Rod. You have to change the detachable frame down tubes, and that forces you do make a custom side stand because the side stand on the forward control bikes is much shorter. Those bikes sit lower to the pavement. If you use the other side stand the bike sits way over on it's side, uncomfortably so. You also will have some fun replumbing the brakes, and you need different radiator shrouds with cut outs for the forward controls.
Some R riders go through some of these gyrations to put some flip out forward pegs on their Rs, like the original Night Rod had.
Now you have me pondering... There is no way I could take 600-700 miles a day on my Sporty. I changed the seat to a Mustang Solo since it is highly recommended, and it is much better, but I still get numb-butt setting in after a mere 40 miles or so, as opposed to 10 minutes with the stock seat.It's a standard riding position. Not racy at all. With the windshield I can click off 600-700 mile days with no difficulty and with a reupholstered seat the bike is every bit as comfortable as my Beemers or the big FJR.
Well, the sales guy called me this morning... and sweetened the deal on the Street Rod even more. So... it is now in my garage, next to my Sporty. And as Murphy's Law would have it, it is raining. I am going to ride it for while and see how I adjust to the riding position. If it doesn't work out, maybe I can make a few bucks on it.
share some pics!Well, the sales guy called me this morning... and sweetened the deal on the Street Rod even more. So... it is now in my garage, next to my Sporty. And as Murphy's Law would have it, it is raining. I am going to ride it for while and see how I adjust to the riding position. If it doesn't work out, maybe I can make a few bucks on it.
That's awesome, glad to hear things worked out.Well, the sales guy called me this morning... and sweetened the deal on the Street Rod even more. So... it is now in my garage, next to my Sporty. And as Murphy's Law would have it, it is raining. I am going to ride it for while and see how I adjust to the riding position. If it doesn't work out, maybe I can make a few bucks on it.
I have my 1982 GS1100GK Still a great bike!Speaking of GS-1000s, look where the rider pegs are located. Same place relative to the seat as those on the Street Rod.
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Congrats on the new bike! The orphan of the red-headed step children.Now you have me pondering... There is no way I could take 600-700 miles a day on my Sporty. I changed the seat to a Mustang Solo since it is highly recommended, and it is much better, but I still get numb-butt setting in after a mere 40 miles or so, as opposed to 10 minutes with the stock seat.
How was your stock seat on your Street Rod? How much better after adding padding to the pocket?
Another question I have is how much of a PITA is it to adjust the valves? Approximately how long does it take to do?
Got this same lecture from him on the tools on a different forum. The tools are important. I needed no adjustment at 25K last year.Two tools you absolutely have to have are a long ball end 5 mm 3/8 drive allen socket and a really long, like 18 inches or longer, flat blade screwdriver.
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The allen socket is to get at the valve cover screws. When you get the airbox cover and air box out of the way, you will see there are holes in the frame gussets and battery box you feed the allen wrench through to access the many valve cover screws. A couple of them are still tough to get at, so maybe buy a couple of different lenght allen sockets. Make sure they are ball end because you have to angle in at many of them.
The long screwdriver makes unscrewing the clamps securing the throttle bodies to their rubber spouts so much easier. It is very crowded inside the frame rails. The long screwdriver lets you feed the blade in from outside the frame, between the frame and the horn. Ah, much easier than trying to do it with a short tool inside the frame.
As for seats, I am very happy with my repadded seat. That extra inch or so was just what my legs wanted. The stock seat is not very comfortable. I used a Sundowner Riders seat for a long time, but it locks you into one position. Now the seat is almost dead flat (just like the old days when motorcycle seats were big cushy benches) and a bit wider than stock for my wider than stock posterior. Later tonight when I am home I will try to find time to post a photo of the seat, and how the bike is set up for clicking off those 600 mile days.
You must be referring the 1130CC forum.Got this same lecture from him on the tools on a different forum..