Forward Thinking | Long-Term 2009 Harley Davidson Street Bob Project Bike

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01. Here's the '09 Dyna Street Bob after the operation.

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Our long-term Street Bob project bike is coming along nicely. In Vol. 42 No. 2 we installed Harley's Vintage Brown Leather saddlebags, seat, and pillion pad to make longer hauls and weekend trips that much more enjoyable and stylish.

To aid in the comfort department even more, we've wanted to convert the mid controls with Harley's forward control relocation kit since it relocates your foot positioning about 12 inches forward. And since we like to stretch out, we placed the order for a black forward control kit (also available in chrome) and for a bit of contrast Harley's new Silencer Collection pegs ($79.95), grips ($79.95), shifter peg ($18.95), and brake pedal pad ($29.95) were also added to the shopping cart. The Silencer Collection's electroless-nickel-plated metal provides the raw, hot-rod look we were after. The grips will fit '96-later VRSC, XL, XR, Dyna, Softail, and '96-'07 Touring models. The pegs work with most H-D male-mount style footpeg supports (except the rider position on '07-later XL883L, XL883N, XL1200N, '08-later XR, and '08-later FXCW/C models).

Long Term 2009 Hd Street Bob Project Bike Parts

02. The bulk of the parts for this project consisted of the forward control relocation kit, the Silencer Collection grips, pegs (for rider and passenger), shifter peg, and brake pedal pad, the passenger peg mounting kit, hardware, and more.

02. The bulk of the parts for this project consisted of the forward control relocation ki

Obviously to go with the passenger pillion pad we needed to install passenger pegs. We ordered up the wrinkle black passenger footpeg support kit ($69.95, also available in a chrome version for $129.95). The kit fits all '06-later Dynas. To match the Silencer Collection rider footpegs and grips we ordered another set of Silencer footpegs for the passenger mounts.

After seeing the '10 Fat Boy Lo's Satin Chrome engine trim and covers, we wanted to see how that finish would look on the stock '09 Street Bob's grey powdercoated engine/primary/trans components. We ordered the Satin Chrome primary cover ($299.95), cam cover ($118), and trans cover ($89). They'll fit all H-D 96ci Twin Cam models and give you a much-needed edge among your peers.

We headed to the Harley-Davidson Fleet Center in Carson, California, where Technician Todd Canavan performed the install. If you're going to attempt this project at home, Harley provides a thorough set of installation instructions, but you should have a service manual at your side for reference if needed.

03. We also installed the following Satin Chrome components on the Street Bob: primary cover, trans cover, and cam cover. The Satin Chrome covers are not as shiny as regular chrome, but are noticeably different up close.
03. We also installed the following Satin Chrome components on the Street Bob: primary co
04. First off, Todd disconnected the battery, drained the primary fluid, and jumped right in and removed the mid controls on both sides.
04. First off, Todd disconnected the battery, drained the primary fluid, and jumped right
05. The inner primary is set up for mid controls and has a mid mount passageway (arrow). Since we're installing the Softail outer primary cover (for forward controls), we installed a gasket (p/n 63869-06) and plug (p/n 90357-89) with threadlocker to plug up the mid mount hole. The threadlocker needed to cure for 34 hours before operating the bike so it won't leak oil. With the primary off we replaced the stock gearshift lever/linkage with... 6 ...the new black gear shift lever/black shift linkage.
05. The inner primary is set up for mid controls and has a mid mount passageway (arrow).

06. ..the new black gear shift lever/black shift linkage.
07. Once that was completed, Todd installed the Softail style inner primary, primary drive components, and bolted up the new Satin Chrome primary cover leaving the derby cover to make final clutch adjustments.
07. Once that was completed, Todd installed the Softail style inner primary, primary driv
08. Next, Todd located the left-side forward control mounting point on the frame (where the left downtube meets the bottom tube). He then installed the shifter bracket assembly (red arrow) to the mounting points (yellow arrows). Then he mounted the Silencer footpeg.
08. Next, Todd located the left-side forward control mounting point on the frame (where t

09. Connecting the shift rod (shift linkage) was next. Todd slid the shifter shaft/lever through the shift bracket (mounted to the frame tubes) and connected it to the transmission shifter lever (arrow) with the linkage, fastening both sides of the linkage with the provided acorn nuts.
09. Connecting the shift rod (shift linkage) was next. Todd slid the shifter shaft/lever
10. Todd completed the left-side control by installing the foot shifter lever and fastening the Silencer shifter peg to the new black lever.
10. Todd completed the left-side control by installing the foot shifter lever and fasteni
11. On the brake side, since Todd already removed the stock brake lever and mount and removed the linkage from the rear master cylinder, he was ready to hook up the brake pedal bracket to the frame tube mount.
11. On the brake side, since Todd already removed the stock brake lever and mount and rem

12. Next, Todd installed the pivot shaft into the brake pedal and connected the brake pedal to the bracket, connecting the footrest mount clevis and tightening the assembly down with a TORX screw.
12. Next, Todd installed the pivot shaft into the brake pedal and connected the brake ped
13. Once he installed the Silencer footpeg to the brake side...
14. ...he mounted the Silencer brake pedal pad and the forward control relocation was complete.
14. ...he mounted the Silencer brake pedal pad and the forward control relocation was com

15. After we installed the passenger pillion pad, we needed a set of footpeg supports for the passenger. Todd simply bolted the wrinkle black supports to both sides of the swingarm and then mounted the Silencer footpegs in place.
15. After we installed the passenger pillion pad, we needed a set of footpeg supports for
16. Next up were the grips. Todd unscrewed the switch housing bolts to remove the throttle and idle cables from the stock grip, and then he donated the stockers to the biker gods.
16. Next up were the grips. Todd unscrewed the switch housing bolts to remove the throttl
17. The new Silencer grip fit in between the switch housing with ease, but before Todd tightened the housing he installed the throttle/idle cables onto the new grip and finished by properly adjusting them. For the left-side grip, he simply unscrewed the switch housing bolts, slid the new grip in place, and tightened the switch housing back up.
17. The new Silencer grip fit in between the switch housing with ease, but before Todd ti

18. Now on to Satin Chrome! To get the covers off on the pipe side, Todd removed the exhaust system. Then he simply removed the stock grey powdercoated trans cover, removing the clutch cable/ball and ramp assembly, and retaining rings, and then he installed them into the Satin Chrome cover and tightened it to the trans.
18. Now on to Satin Chrome! To get the covers off on the pipe side, Todd removed the exha
19. The stock cam cover came right off, and the new Satin Chrome cam cover slid right on with a new gasket.
19. The stock cam cover came right off, and the new Satin Chrome cam cover slid right on
20. He reinstalled the exhaust and made the proper adjustments to the clutch, filled the primary with fluid, and installation was complete.
20. He reinstalled the exhaust and made the proper adjustments to the clutch, filled the

21. No more grasshopper! Not that the mid controls are bad, but we like forwards on certain models better, this being one of them. As you can see, our legs are now able to stretch out a bit more, adding more comfort to those longer hauls. And we feel the Satin Chrome covers added a nice contrast to the overall look of the bike.
21. No more grasshopper! Not that the mid controls are bad, but we like forwards on certa