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Forward controls diagram.

Discussion in 'XJ Modifications' started by BillB, May 15, 2011.

  1. BillB

    BillB Active Member

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    I know this subject has been beaten like Bin Laden over his stash but... Anyone have suggestions, complaints or concerns on this diagram for forward controls?
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    My only complaint is that you haven't made them yet for me to buy! Seriously though they would look B.A. on an XJ.
     
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  3. BillB

    BillB Active Member

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    I might just start some templates soon to get these going.
     
    BillB, May 16, 2011
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    shane93tsi New Member

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    how much are these ganna be id be interseted in a set if they would work on my seca
     
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    How much?
     
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    I want a set too
     
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    stubbydnutz Member

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    I need a number before I fab up a set myself
     
    stubbydnutz, May 16, 2011
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  8. BillB

    BillB Active Member

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    Me 3.
     
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    The only change I would make would be a heel/toe operation on the shifter control.

    How would you mount these controls. To the engine mounts, or engine guard/crash bars?

    I would be in for two sets depending on the price.

    Ghost
     
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  10. BillB

    BillB Active Member

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    I have been working on this for about 3 hours today.
    Trust me, it is labor intensive.
    This is my progress so far. Im thinking about milling holes in the brackets for a design I guess.

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    stubbydnutz Member

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    stubbydnutz, May 17, 2011
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    BillB Active Member

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    Yeah, Ive talked to that guy.
    I love the price of it but he will not communicate the linkages and so forth that I would need.
     
    BillB, May 17, 2011
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    stubbydnutz Member

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    by the looks of it you could figure it our pretty easily... Just saying that if you mocked those up in a couple hours youd have the linkages mocked up in half the time and be riding...
     
    stubbydnutz, May 17, 2011
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    BillB Active Member

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    I'm gonna finish these. I have 10 bucks invested in the steel. I'd say another 40 bucks for so to finish them. I dont think they will look as nice as TCBrothers but, I can learn a lot from this.
    My only investment is time and any tools I buy (which I consider a bonus).
     
    BillB, May 18, 2011
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  15. MooseDoggy

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    Looks like a good design. My only concern/ complaint is it looks like German... I can't read the words! LOL. Anyway, I'd like to see the finished protype you come up with. Gonna start working on a set of forwards for my 82 Maxim when I get her back.
     
    MooseDoggy, May 18, 2011
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    Watching to see how these turn out. I built my own set a year and a half ago. Turned out ok nad they work fine. Main thing I had to correct in my origianl design was lever length. I wear a size 12 and didn't leave enough space between the peg and the shifter lever peg to get my foot under the first time.
     
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    when will they bo done?
     
    stubbydnutz, May 18, 2011
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  18. BillB

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    Next step: Weld Grind/ Sweat for 2 hours

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    Can't wait to see the mock up BillB.
     
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  20. BillB

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    I found some nice caps to fill the tubes with after I trim them back.



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    I tried a "dry fit" to get a idea how the linkages might go on.


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    BillB, May 23, 2011
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  21. HirsuitHeathen

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    Did you weld in threaded bungs on the other side to go onto the crash bar location? Looking good so far b.t.w. Can't wait for more progress good luck.
     
    HirsuitHeathen, May 24, 2011
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  22. hogfiddles

    hogfiddles XJ-Wizard, Host-Central NY Carb Clinic Moderator Premium Member

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    Of course he's not gonna tell you everything you need to make your own. He's making his own to sell, so why in the world would he tell you? Makes sense to me..........then again, I bought my set of those off of ebay from another person who didn't realize what he had and I got my set of TCBros forwards for about 40 bucks. :)

    Dave
     
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  23. BillB

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    I sold the bike before I could finish the controls.
    I listed the parts I have acquired on a different thread if you would like to take a look.
     
    BillB, Jun 4, 2011
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  24. HirsuitHeathen

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    You lucky bastard! Ha that's awesome.
     
    HirsuitHeathen, Jun 5, 2011
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    None of the picture are available. Can you repost them or send them to me? I am wanting to make a set and any help would be great. Thanks
     
    mruport, Aug 2, 2011
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