i couldn't agree more! 2 months ago i bought the Softail Standard, a blank canvas, and everything I have done to the bike just makes it more exciting to ride, exhaust, derby cover, air cleaner insert, axle covers, front headlight trim, taking off the reflectors, doesn't even look close to the bike when i first picked it up, especially the sound, hate stock exhaust, and in the spring putting on Deans Speed widow maker handle bars, that will set the bike off the hook!

So what you do with the original shift shaft inside the primary? Will it come out the other side and did the kit give you two plugs, for the outter primary hold and behind the inner primary

Agree. I think theyre worth like $150

​@@jayteesgear$50-$80 for me. They're literally just pieces of metal and bolts. $100-$200 for high quality forged metals

😭😂

I'm 5'8" and to me the foward controls seemed too far out for me

Im 5 8 and like em better too!

@@KraeseRepairs Which bike? Ive noticed a good seat is the best fix!

@@KraeseRepairs What's your inseam?

@@MrPAULONEAL 30"

I just got my ‘24 Street Bob last week. First Harley. Getting on and off the pegs are a pain in the azz. Def getting forward controls.

Shawn Greenwood I’m in Ontario too and have been out riding 10+ times already. Cops are no bother (passed many/waved at all) never been stopped. Get that “Covid therapeutic device” out on the road. Ride safe.

@@tailgunnerdenis3331 hi Dennis, I too have seen cops out and no troubles but tonight it is going to snow and dam it cold so I am waiting till may. Lol

Tom rebel only thing is if wanted to stand up on the pegs. But it’s not a adventure bike ether.

You give the initial steering impulse via the handlebar, but a lot of what follows is done with your legs against the bike. So, no, it's not a placebo thing.

If someone can't control a damn cruiser with forward controls they need to get back in their Toyota and go home to feed their cat.

@@srhintz What if you can't physically reach the forward controls?

@@MrPAULONEAL Then you can't control it with forwards. You need mids or the Toyota.😂

Spades 231 I’ve been riding, just enjoying the time alone. Got another vid coming soon!

I would get a nasty cramp in my right hip with the mids. Thanks for watching!

And the damn cruise control modules! Ridiculous how they can’t keep up with parts orders now.

Barhopping on those seats is fune but on the Freeway😮NOOO haha

It’s what’s know as the Harley tax.... Sucks, but hey, no other bikes can compare when it comes to customization.

The forwards are much better on this bike.

Gas Works Garage what did you do, as far as the shift rod running though the primary. I didn’t see on your video the fix for the shift rod

The forward kit comes with everything you need, including a new linkage. The forwards don’t use a rod thru the primary.

Gas Works Garage does the shift come out and do you plug it. Because a stock street bob a shift rod goes through the primary

Yes. The kit has a plug for the hole.

No. Works great. Going to adjust the brake pedal up when the weather warms up.

@@GasWorksISO thanks for your answer and effort

I think the forward controls would be quite a stretch for your inseam. I’d keep the mids and get the Bungking crash bar/highway peg setup for stretching out on longer rides. As for voiding the warranty, talk to your local HD service department. I spoke to mine about me adding some slip-ons and they told me that technically yes it would void the warranty, but they wouldn’t deny a service if I needed. Like you, I think the M8 has more than enough power, so, I’m gonna get some slip-ons and if I ever need the bike worked on, I’ll just throw the factory exhaust back on before bringing it in.

Thank you. Very helpful information and great videos.

You should definitely keep the mid-controls...

It's the fuel pack that will void your warranty...

Paul O'Neal Thanks. I had my 1,000 mile service done yesterday. The salesman who told me that the exhaust, intake, and fuel pack had to all be HD now tells me what you just wrote. It’s the fuel pack that has to be HD to keep the warranty. The reason the subject came up is they had a used, only 2,200 miles, Breakout with Vance and Hines Shortshots. I asked about the warranty and got the right information. Thanks again.

No, I used the same sides as factory. There’s room to adjust the brake pedal height at the master cylinder, and I’ll be doing that also pretty soon.

@@GasWorksISO can you do a video on that?

I’m 6’1” with a 34” inseam. The brake lever is a bit low, so I’m gonna adjust it sometime soon, but it’s not difficult to use. I’m more of a front brake dominant rider most the time.

The kit comes with a plug.

Right!? The “Harley tax” 😆🤨😕☹️

It’s from a company called Speed And Strength. The jacket is ‘Off The Chain 2.0’ Revzilla sells them.

I’m also right at 6 foot tall. The forwards are really comfortable. No more hip cramps!

@@GasWorksISO thanks for responding

What's your inseam?

you can get extra length foreward controls,,comes in 2 lengths

Yeah, I’ll sell them to you. They’ll just sit in a box in the garage otherwise...lol Shoot me an email. Sickser66@yahoo.com

If your selling the forwards, I'm interested

@@MrLoftydub I got word, they are ready to go up for grabs

try make at home for 500

@@darrengresty2338 note to self accelerate blade smithing by taking classes after masters degree, buying 5 more mining rigs, losing 60 lbs, joining Air Force, getting a black belt in 4 martial arts, solving all the world's problems and gaining knighthood.... Plate is kinda full....

BalmungTaishou why I say,,Try making that for that money and time,,buy for 500

I wonder if only with the Saddleman seat our right tibia avoids hitting the air cleaner box...

It’s self explanatory.

Deezamn!!!

It refers to the rear suspension design. Bikes without rear suspension, or ‘rigid’ frames are called hardtails. The Harley’s with ‘hidden’ rear suspensions are called softails because they have the look of the hardtail, only with suspensions..... if that makes sense..