FAMOUS FABRICATOR

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Technical reference for Famous Fabricator Mid Controls and motorcycle parts. Materials, construction, braking systems, clutch compatibility and installation requirements vary by application. Product-specific specifications always take priority.

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MATERIALS

ALUMINUM & STAINLESS STEEL

Famous Fabricator parts use different materials depending on function and application. The two primary materials used across the Mid Control range are 6061-T6 aluminum and stainless steel.

MATERIAL 01

6061-T6 ALUMINUM

Used for CNC-machined mounting plates, levers and other structural components on selected Famous Fabricator parts. 6061-T6 offers a useful combination of strength, machinability and low weight for motorcycle component applications.
MATERIAL 02

304 STAINLESS STEEL

Used for shafts, fasteners, hardware and selected structural components depending on the specific Famous Fabricator application.
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HOW THEY'RE BUILT

MACHINED COMPONENTS

Famous parts combine CNC-machined components with application-specific shafts, bearings, bushings and fasteners. Construction differs according to model, rider position and installation layout.

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CNC MACHINED

Main structural components are CNC-machined from the material specified for the individual Famous product.

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MODEL-SPECIFIC

Mounting geometry is developed around the specific Harley-Davidson or V-Twin application rather than one universal mounting system.

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SERVICEABLE

Mechanical components such as shafts, bushings, bearings and hardware are designed as individual elements of the control system.

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MID CONTROL SYSTEM

THE MECHANICAL SYSTEM

A Mid Control system is more than a mounting plate and two levers. The exact mechanical architecture depends on the motorcycle and the individual Famous application.

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MOUNTING PLATES

Model-specific mounting plates locate the Mid Control system relative to the frame, engine, primary and exhaust.

02

CONTROL LEVERS

Brake and shift levers are designed around the geometry of the individual Famous Mid Control application.

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SHAFTS & PIVOTS

Stainless steel shafts and pivot components are used depending on the product design and mechanical function.

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BUSHINGS & BEARINGS

Selected systems use synthetic bushings and stainless thrust-bearing components to support controlled lever movement.

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APPLICATION STRUCTURE

THREE MID CONTROL SERIES

Origin, Performance and Replacement are built around different motorcycle applications and rider requirements. Technical specifications therefore differ between the three series and between individual products.

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CLASSIC CHOPPER APPLICATIONS

ORIGIN SERIES

Mid Control systems developed for selected Evolution and Shovelhead chopper applications. Depending on the product, Origin systems are available in aluminum or stainless steel construction.
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PERFORMANCE APPLICATIONS

PERFORMANCE SERIES

Model-specific Mid Controls for selected Harley-Davidson Sportster, FXR, Dyna, Softail and Touring platforms. Construction and braking configuration depend on the individual application.
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FACTORY POSITION

REPLACEMENT SERIES

Replacement systems built around the original control position on selected Harley-Davidson platforms while replacing factory components with Famous Fabricator hardware.
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CONTROL SYSTEM

BRAKE & CLUTCH CONFIGURATION

Brake-master and clutch configuration are application-specific. Do not assume that one hydraulic or mechanical specification applies to every Famous Mid Control system.

BRAKE SYSTEM

MASTER CYLINDER

Selected Famous Performance Mid Control systems use an application-specific ISR rear master cylinder. Master-cylinder specification is not universal across the complete Famous range. Always check the individual product specification.
CLUTCH SYSTEM

CABLE / HYDRAULIC

Cable and hydraulic clutch compatibility depends on the specific Mid Control application. Some systems are available in multiple configurations while others require one defined clutch setup.
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APPLICATION SPECIFIC

FITMENT & COMPATIBILITY

Harley-Davidson generations, primary drives, exhaust systems and clutch configurations vary significantly. Exact fitment must therefore be confirmed using the individual product information.

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MODEL & YEAR

Always confirm the exact Harley-Davidson platform and model year. Different generations can use different mounting points and control geometry.

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PRIMARY DRIVE

Closed-primary and open-belt-drive configurations can require different mounting layouts. Check the specific product before ordering.

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EXHAUST

Exhaust clearance is application-specific. Some Famous systems retain factory exhaust compatibility while other setups require a compatible or modified exhaust configuration.

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CLUTCH

Cable and hydraulic clutch compatibility varies by product. Always check the specific configuration before ordering.

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INSTALLATION

BUILD IT RIGHT

Correct alignment, fastener installation and component clearance are critical to every foot-control system. Installation should be carried out by someone familiar with motorcycle control systems and the specific Harley-Davidson platform.

IMPORTANT
Installation requirements vary by product. Follow the product-specific installation instructions and Harley-Davidson service specifications where applicable. Use suitable threadlocker where specified and recheck structural fasteners after the initial riding period.
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PRODUCT-SPECIFIC DATA

THE PRODUCT PAGE IS THE FINAL REFERENCE

Famous Fabricator manufactures parts for multiple Harley-Davidson generations, engines, primary systems and custom configurations.

Dimensions, materials, clutch compatibility, brake-master configuration and installation requirements can therefore differ between products.

Always use the technical information on the individual product page and the corresponding installation documentation as the final reference for a specific application.

NEED SPECIFIC DATA?

CHECK THE PART. CHECK THE BIKE.

For model-specific fitment or technical questions, check the product page and installation guide first. If your setup differs from the listed application, contact Famous before ordering.