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Forward Controls

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I am not sure if this is the right spot but I figured it is an appearance thing. I am looking to see if anyone either knows where to get or has made a set of forward controls for a 1979 GS850G. I am turning my bike into a bobber style and want move the shifter and brake forward. I have already laid out my relocation for the foot pegs but don't want to weld on the brackets until I know where the controls may go (unless I have to build my own then it won't matter).
Thanks in advance.
 
Umm Your on your own... Maybe someone will chime in but most of us keep our bikes in the standard ridding position. I will tell you what anyone who chops up a good running GS.... Good luck.

Why not return it to its formal glory? I think it would yield a better ride in the long run.
 
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Are you sure you want forward controls? :-k

They might work "OK" on a narrow-engined bike (V-twin), but with a wide engine, your feet are going to be so far out to the side, you might not need a side stand when you park. :-\\\

I have seen mention of a couple other 'newer' members asking about them in years past, but I think the only one that posted about any success had made his own.

Good luck. :encouragement:

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I spent a lot of time looking for forward controls and couldn't come up with anything. I did find some floorboards, though. That did move the shifter and brake forward some. Probably not what you're looking for if you're going bobber style. I have pics if you're interested. I got lucky on ebay, but it took a while.
 
Steve, I was probably one of the recent members asking cause i was gonna do forward controls on my kz, but when i came back from my training in VA and looked at my kz, i saw the engine is just too wide for my comfort to put forwards on. I'm just gonna make sarge purdy and sell him when i'm ready and get a cruiser to replace him
 
I just do not understand why people want to chop-up 850's.This is a better way....
 
I am changing the look of the bike because I love the old girl but it's time for a change. I have had it since 1990 and I want something different. I have started a lay out for some. I am going to build them at work.
 
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