Forward Controls

[Guest]

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.

[Jedz123]

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.

[Steve]

Are you sure you want forward controls?

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.

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[jsandidge]

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.

[60ratrod]

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

[kingofvenus]

I just do not understand why people want to chop-up 850's.This is a better way....

[purplemotoman]

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.