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.
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.
304 STAINLESS STEEL
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.
CNC MACHINED
Main structural components are CNC-machined from the material specified for the individual Famous product.
MODEL-SPECIFIC
Mounting geometry is developed around the specific Harley-Davidson or V-Twin application rather than one universal mounting system.
SERVICEABLE
Mechanical components such as shafts, bushings, bearings and hardware are designed as individual elements of the 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.
MOUNTING PLATES
Model-specific mounting plates locate the Mid Control system relative to the frame, engine, primary and exhaust.
CONTROL LEVERS
Brake and shift levers are designed around the geometry of the individual Famous Mid Control application.
SHAFTS & PIVOTS
Stainless steel shafts and pivot components are used depending on the product design and mechanical function.
BUSHINGS & BEARINGS
Selected systems use synthetic bushings and stainless thrust-bearing components to support controlled lever movement.
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.
ORIGIN SERIES
PERFORMANCE SERIES
REPLACEMENT SERIES
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.
MASTER CYLINDER
CABLE / HYDRAULIC
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.
MODEL & YEAR
Always confirm the exact Harley-Davidson platform and model year. Different generations can use different mounting points and control geometry.
PRIMARY DRIVE
Closed-primary and open-belt-drive configurations can require different mounting layouts. Check the specific product before ordering.
EXHAUST
Exhaust clearance is application-specific. Some Famous systems retain factory exhaust compatibility while other setups require a compatible or modified exhaust configuration.
CLUTCH
Cable and hydraulic clutch compatibility varies by product. Always check the specific configuration before ordering.
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.
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.