Foward Controls

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schooney · #1 Unread post by **schooney** » Tue Jun 06, 2006 5:10 am

I have recently purchased a 1982 Yamaha XJ650J Maxim and was wondering if it is possible to put foward controls on it. I love the bike just want to move the brake and shifter up to a more comfortable position. I also want to add floor boards. Any advice?

RegalSwan · #2 Unread post by **RegalSwan** » Tue Jun 06, 2006 8:43 am

I personally like the controls where they are, but if you want a quick fix id recommend some "Highway Pegs" attached to the engine guards. I like them because I can have my legs under me in sportier maneuvers (getting on any highway in Minneapolis at 8am) but then if I am cruising for any period of time my legs can stretch out a bit. I can understand your desire though, im 6' 1" or so, depends on the gas station, and it felt cramped for the first couple hundred miles.

schooney · #3 Unread post by **schooney** » Tue Jun 06, 2006 9:05 am

Thank you for the advice, i will look into the highway pegs and see if that is what I am looking for.

schooney · #4 Unread post by **schooney** » Thu Jun 08, 2006 2:58 am

Looked at some highway pegs and they would work, except I am looking to move the brake and gear shifter up to the same place the highway pegs would go. Does anyone now if that is possible and if so were can i purchase the hardware?

#5 Unread post by **bok** » Thu Jun 08, 2006 3:37 am

if you know how to weld i bet anything is possible. not sure if there are any kits that you can just bolt on, but check out cruisercustomizing.com never ordered from them, but got a bunch of good ideas so far

schooney · #6 Unread post by **schooney** » Thu Jun 08, 2006 5:28 am

Thanks for the info. Will look into it.

Wizzard · #7 Unread post by **Wizzard** » Thu Jun 08, 2006 9:27 am

Google J&P Cycles . They have lotz of great stuff for metrics .
Best regards, Wizzard

YZFRider · #8 Unread post by **YZFRider** » Fri Jun 09, 2006 1:52 pm

I had the same bike for several years, and never saw what you are looking for, and I was searching eBay and the web regularly for parts. Unfortunately, the age of your bike means less is available than it is for newer crusiers from sources like J&P.

As already mentioned, putting pegs on the case guards may be your only option unless you can find a fabricator to weld extensions on the brake and clutch.

schooney · #9 Unread post by **schooney** » Mon Jun 26, 2006 7:06 am

Thank you guys for the different web sites to look at and information. I have gone to several of the sites and have gotten some great ideas. Again thanks for the info.