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hey guys lookin for a set of foward controls for my 74 jus wondering where sum of yuns may have got urs or know a good place to get a set
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The best ones are made by Kraft Tech [scroll to bottom of page] ...

http://www.krafttechinc.com/PDF%20fi...rdControls.pdf
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Have a look here

http://resurrectioncycleproducts.com...oduct_id=16459
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I have an exceptional set....I believe they are early Daniel Boone contols...they are very well made...for pre-75...I was saving them for a build but have had them a few years
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These look identical to the Kraft Tech model that i posted above, except that they have the footrests included and say "imported" in the description.

It says they are manufactured by Mid-USA?

Looking at the KraftTech website it appears that you do have to order from a dealer ...

http://www.krafttechinc.com/index.html
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thanx again guys im glad this forum is available haha you guys are a ton of help do u guys kno wether or not these are mounted in front of the front pipe or behind it i really want sum that bolt up behind the pipe im only bout 5'9 and i dont like to b to stretched out but i do want forward controls.... fergerberger u interested in selling those controls
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These look identical to the Kraft Tech model that i posted above, except that they have the footrests included and say "imported" in the description.

It says they are manufactured by Mid-USA?

Looking at the KraftTech website it appears that you do have to order from a dealer ...

http://www.krafttechinc.com/index.html
Mick , the ones from Resurrection Cycle are not made by Mid-USA they are the supplier to them. And yes they are imports.
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I can't be for sure but they might be set up a little like this

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... do u guys kno wether or not these are mounted in front of the front pipe or behind it ...
They mount behind the front pipe. Check out this thread for info ...

http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/s...d.php?t=646542

and this album for more pics ...

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WOW! You learn something every day Thanks Mick! Did not realize the could come back that far! I used to going the other way...but then again i am 6'4"....
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