Got an 07 street bob and want to put forwards on myself. Dealer wanted 4 hours worth of labor to install.
Here is my question. Can the HD ( they have black ones for the bob now ) be installed with out removing the primary and changing the back linkage arm? I know the Kuryakyns are designed to install with out removing the primary but I would really like to install the black ones if possible.
Any input would be great.

Thanks
Joe

 

here you dont have to remove the primary cover to install forward controls.
You don't have to remove the primary on the 2006 and up Dyna's
The 2006 and up kit requires you to remove the primary to install a longer rear transmission shift lever and to remove the original shifter shaft that goes through the primary cover. Both can be done without removing the primary.

I installed the cheaper 2005 kit with a longer 2006 custom polished stainless steel shift rod that comes with the stronger heim joints (they won't break like the original joints). You have to use a longer shift rod with the 2005 kit other wise the front shift lever will hit the primary when you up shift. The custom shift rods are a lot nicer then the original, and the kit included cadmium plated shift rod.

Removing the original shift shaft lever
Get a hacksaw blade and tape each end with duct tape, leaving about two inches exposed in the middle. Also put some duct tape on the primary and cylinder cooling fins. Tape a wrench on one end to get a better grip (on the end of the blade so as you pull on the wrench you will be on the cutting stroke of the blade). Slip the blade between the primary and engine from the bottom of the bike with the wrench end on the bottom. Position the shaft so you can cut about a quarter inch from the lever (not in the welded area). Use your other hand to guide the top of the blade as you cut. After cutting through, the shaft will slide right out, and the lever will just fall to the floor.

Cover for the original shift shaft lever hole
I used a chrome carriage bolt http://www.chromebolt.com/51618-x-13...olt-p-845.html, and put a two inch piece of rubber hose on the threads then added some shrink sleeving on the hose to get a nice snug press fit into the empty shaft hole. If you have a black primary: Paint a unplated carriage bolt. Aluminum cover: Scotch brite a chrome carriage bolt.

Installing the new rear trans shift lever
https://www.hdforums.com/m_3212510/tm.htm
(Don't do it, leave in the original) Using the original rear transmission shift arm has two benefits, appearance and performance. The shift rod will sit at a more level position, and you will also have a shorter shift throw.

Forward control part numbers here:
http://www.harley-davidson.com/gma/g...bmLocale=en_US

Shift linkage part numbers here:
http://www.harley-davidson.com/brows...bmLocale=en_US