Flat Top Forward Controls - Getting Control

7. Once the control was mounted the next thing we did was install the shift linkage. First we bolted the Heim joint at the shift arm on the transmission, then installed the other side of the rod to the control arm. We needed to adjust the height of the lever to fit the rider's boot. There is a bolt holding the arm to the center pivot bolt that can be adjusted by removing and re-aligning the arm to fit the boot.

8. Next, we installed the brake line starting at the master cylinder. The fluid port is in the front inside of the control so that it will be easy to route the line back. With the banjo bolt and all new washer the bolt was tightened to spec.

9. The same goes for the rear caliper. If you need to, here would be a good time to install your in-line brake switch.

10. Next, we filled the master cylinder with DOT 5 brake fluid, and started to pump the line.

11. The line was bled of all the air until we had a solid feel in the brake lever.

12. Then we made sure everything was tight and there were no leaks in the lines.

13. We topped off the master cylinder with Dot 5, cleaned the rubber gasket and installed the cover.

14. To finish the install we also installed a set of matching passenger pegs to complete the look for this bike.

15. This is a well-built set of controls and a very nice look for the bike. The install was easy and did not take long to do. Anyone with a basic tool set and a little time can do this at home without worries.