One of our acquaintances just purchased this 2007 Harley-Davidson Street Bob with virtually no miles, for a smoking deal. The '07 Dyna is almost a blank canvas as far as color and accessories go. The owner is tall and the mid-mount foot controls cramped his legs from the first ride--preventing maximum enjoyment. However, he knew from the moment he signed the papers and took those keys that there was plenty of help in the pages of the 2009 Harley-Davidson Parts & Accessories catalog.
You'll notice the handlebars are not the stock items--they're the new black mini apes with the switch wiring hidden inside the bars. The full complement of chrome-knurled pegs and handgrips were also added to offset the black-coated bars and now the forward control kit. The forward control kit moves the rider's feet forward a good 12 inches, allowing the top of the rider's thighs to be more parallel to the ground and not cramp his knees (which is ergonomically more comfortable).
We thought we'd follow along as Troy Honeycutt of King T's Kustoms in Hollywood, California installed the new H-D black forward control kit on the Street Bob.
| PARTS: |
| 49021-09 | Dyna Black Forward Control Kit | MSRP $329.95 |
| 42629-00 | Billet Style Brake Pedal Pad Kit | MSRP $39.95 |
| 99851-05 | Formula Plus transmission and primary oil, 1 quart | MSRP $8.49 |
| King T's Kustom - 3 hours | Labor, $50 per hour, total $150 |
Even though the owner is only...
Even though the owner is only an inch shorter than Troy's 6-foot-3-inch frame, this photo shows quite clearly how cramped and uncomfortable even the mid-mount foot peg position can be for a tall rider.
1. The black forward control...
1. The black forward control kit includes every part, seal, and the new "sealing" inner primary mounting bolts needed for the install. The only additional purchase needed was a quart of Formula Plus primary oil. Even though the kit comes with instructions, you should have the factory service manual on hand for referencing torque specs.
2. The primary system had...
2. The primary system had to come off to remove the shift lever (that runs through the primary cases) and the shift arm on the transmission. Once he had the outer cover and primary drive components off, Troy turned his attention to the inner cover: there are five bolts that fasten the inner cover to the engine and the transmission (A). The new style starter is bolted to the primary cover from the right side of the case (B).
3. With all of the bolts...
3. With all of the bolts removed, the inner primary slid off of the transmission mainshaft. As Troy removed the inner cover, he gently pushed the stock shifter shaft back through the cover. The primary to engine gasket is a metal/paper sandwich and is discarded as a new one is included with the kit. After marking the shaft with a Sharpie (so the new arm goes back on in the correct location) Troy removed the stock shift lever/shaft assembly (arrow).
4. The new black shift arm...
4. The new black shift arm was the first part to be installed. Troy aligned the notch of the arm with the Sharpie mark on the shaft (arrow) and slid the new arm on and tightened the bolt.
5. Here are the remaining...
5. Here are the remaining components for the left side. The kit includes a new O-ring for the starter housing, a new seal for the transmission main shaft, and the engine gasket.