Forward controls on a cruiser

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desper · #1 Unread post by **desper** » Wed Feb 22, 2006 7:51 am

Hi, I am getting my bike any day now... a 2006(or maybe 2005) Vstar650. But the one thing that is bothering me about it is that the floor-boards are too far back... I'm a tall guy(6'5") and in the stock configuration, my knees are up above the tank, and I am a little cramped... if only I could move the controls forward a bit!

I was googling such a device, and found a few different ones, some just moved the floorboards/brake/shifter forward 3" or so, while others completely replaced the controls with some crazy, chromed-out contraption w/pegs.

My question is this:
a) is it legal to move controls forward like this? how far is too far?
b)should I keep the stock floorboards and shift them forward, or get the replacements... will pegs work better for my long legs?
c)anyone done this conversion? can someone recommend a kit?

thanks all!

paul246 · #2 Unread post by **paul246** » Wed Feb 22, 2006 8:23 am

I take it you are talking about the Classic model. Did you try the Custom model?, it has pegs mounted a bit more forward and will allow you to stretch out a bit.

desper · #3 Unread post by **desper** » Wed Feb 22, 2006 8:52 am

I should have mentioned that I won this bike in a raffle at a motorcycle show. It is the style and size that I was planning on buying anyway... so I'm happy that way... but it also means that this is what I have to work with, so no shopping around! I'm not sure if it's a 2006 or 2005...

desper · #4 Unread post by **desper** » Wed Feb 22, 2006 9:18 am

Hmm.. am I the only one with this problem? Just so people don't think I'm crazy, here are some links to the products in question.

This one moves the OEM controls forward:
http://www.cyclewareables.com/pages/mot ... cation.gif

This is an example of a total replacement:
http://www.nopork.com/shop_product.asp? ... +%26+Pedal

Ninja Geoff · Wed Feb 22, 2006 9:24 am

The floorboards will be more comfortable on a long haul. When you sit on the bike, move your feet foward 3 inches and see if it helps.

ZooTech · #6 Unread post by **ZooTech** » Wed Feb 22, 2006 9:58 am

6'5" on a V-Star 650......I vote for the full forward contols. There are no laws against such devices.

desper · #7 Unread post by **desper** » Wed Feb 22, 2006 10:49 am

ZooTech wrote:6'5" on a V-Star 650......I vote for the full forward contols.

You're saying scrap the floorboards? that was my first impression too. they seem comfortable, but they hold your feet a little too flat. if only there was a way to lean them back a bit.

The full replacements ranged in price, but they are all pretty damn expensive... 300-800 USD!

I tell you, this world is not built for tall people.(and I have the scars on my scalp to prove it)

Papa Bear · Wed Feb 22, 2006 10:58 am

ZooTech is right, move them as far forward as you can to make yourself comfortable. I have pegs on my Harley and wish I had floorboards most of the time but then I'm only 6'.

canuckerjay · Wed Feb 22, 2006 11:38 am

The dealer already had extensions on mine, but it's not the full out, forward controls with the pegs and everything. It looks like a bracket kit that just moved the OEM controls forward 4".

Have you looked on Yamahahaha's website for such a beast? I know I've seen it for sale somewhere, at a fraction of the cost of full forward control kits.

ZooTech · #10 Unread post by **ZooTech** » Wed Feb 22, 2006 12:09 pm

desper wrote:The full replacements ranged in price, but they are all pretty damn expensive... 300-800 USD!

Welcome to motorcycling! But hey, the bike was free so spring for the controls! I have $800.00 invested in my seat but it was worth every penny thanks to the increase in comfort.