Esmeralda gets a "foot forward"

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So after riding for a few weeks and having the carbs tuned on Esmeralda (my Virago) Joseito bought forward controls for Bo and we installed them. I tried them out and realized it makes for a much more comfortable ride.

This is the brake on the right side of the bike. It extends the control to a more relaxed, front position that allows your leg to be straight forward.





This is the other side, the shifter.









I liked the feel and look of it, but could not afford to purchase the linkage. I decided that I could make it myself and had all the parts I needed in the shop. I only had to purchase a couple of couplings and a threaded rod and, voila!


I used the foot pegs we removed from Joseito's bike and created the rest. The shifter is a piece of tubing with a carriage bolt through it and wrapped in leather, it looks as if it was manufactured that way.





I am quite happy with the results. I rode it for a while and it feels great. You can beat a little ingenuity and dedication! I am going to take it out for another spin now.

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