Cycle Visions Forward Control Kit

Cycle Visions Forward Control Kits: Comfort-Driven Ergonomics for Your Harley

For riders who spend serious time in the saddle, control placement can make or break a long ride. Cycle Visions has built a focused reputation in the forward control kit category by offering thoughtfully engineered extension solutions designed specifically for Harley-Davidson Softail platforms. Rather than asking you to replace your entire control setup, Cycle Visions takes a smarter approach — working with your existing OEM components to deliver a meaningful ergonomic improvement.

What Makes Cycle Visions Forward Controls Stand Out

Forward controls use extensions that move the critical controls forward on the bike, allowing the rider to extend their legs and still reach the controls — providing a more relaxed posture for longer journeys. Cycle Visions' kits are engineered with exactly that philosophy in mind, and they back it up with quality materials and American craftsmanship.

Kits are made in the U.S.A. and move OEM controls forward 2" or 3" for more leg room, using stock footpegs, brake lever, shift lever, and shift arm. They include black powder-coated aluminum adapter plates, stainless steel extended shifter rod, and mounting bolts. The ability to retain your stock footpegs, levers, and shift arm is a key advantage — it keeps costs manageable and the installation straightforward without sacrificing the look or feel of your original hardware.

Two Extension Options to Match Your Build

Cycle Visions offers their forward control kits in two forward offsets to accommodate a wide range of rider heights and riding styles. The 3" extension kit is recommended for riders 6'3" and taller, while the 2" kit is ideal for average-height riders looking for a modest improvement in leg extension and riding comfort. This tiered sizing approach means you can dial in the ergonomics of your Softail without over-committing to a radical geometry change.

Built Around Your OEM Components

The kits utilize your stock floorboards, shift lever, shifter arm, and brake arm — and riders frequently praise the Cycle Visions Forward Control Floorboard Extension Kit for its ease of installation, improved comfort, and effective functionality, with many noting a significant reduction in exhaust heat on the brake. Enthusiasts appreciate the kit's build quality and value, often reusing existing components with minor adjustments.

It's worth noting that a longer rear brake line must be purchased separately to complete the installation — a small additional step that's standard practice when extending controls forward on any platform.

A Smart Upgrade for Harley-Davidson Softail Riders

Forward controls are primarily designed to provide the motorcyclist with a more comfortable ride by adjusting posture and allowing leg extension without losing the ability to shift and brake. They are commonly used in conjunction with highway bar extensions, and the two combined can significantly increase rider comfort during long-distance travel.

Whether you're tackling cross-country miles or simply want a more relaxed cruising posture on your Softail, Cycle Visions' forward control kits deliver a clean, bolt-on solution backed by domestic manufacturing standards. Explore the full range of Cycle Visions products or browse all available forward control kits to find the right fit for your ride.