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Old 02-03-2015, 07:04 PM
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Default fwd controls for you midys

i have the oem fwd controls on my 2014 fxdb. im looking to get into mid controls.... trade????
 
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I guess I'm too tall. 6' 3, 34" inseam, and I can't imagine riding a bike with mids for more than 5 min. It hurts.

But its what YOU want, no one can say what will work for you, except you.

I realize you are asking for advice, and really, you got a try a few. Test ride simmilar bikes if you can with mids and forwards. See what feels good.
 
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Originally Posted by CJeep
I guess I'm too tall. 6' 3, 34" inseam, and I can't imagine riding a bike with mids for more than 5 min. It hurts.

But its what YOU want, no one can say what will work for you, except you.

I realize you are asking for advice, and really, you got a try a few. Test ride simmilar bikes if you can with mids and forwards. See what feels good.
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When I got mine it had the mids on it but my legs cramped up something fierce. I had ordered the forwards and had to wait for them to get in. I can't imagine riding without them...
 
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I got +3 forwards for my HDMM, it stretches me out really comfortably, no need for pegs... They also function as a theft preventer, half the people I know can't even reach the dang things. The drawback is it's very hard to lift your butt when you see a pothole coming that you cannot avoid; especially on a rigid.
 
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I have a 29" inseam, purchased my Low rider with forwards on it, could not get thoes dam things off fast enough. I even had to modify my highway pegs that are mounted on my engine guard. Had to move them a tad closer, so i didn't have to reach for them.
I love my mids. But you'll have to actually sit on some machines and see how they feel, Its really the only way to tell for yourself. Good luck.


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what ever feels the most comfortable for you. at 5'7", the mids on the FXDL are great for me although a guy much taller than me I could see where the forwards would be better.
 
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so i am 5' 10 1/2" and am cramped on mids so i am leaning toward forwards thanks guys for all your suggestions and comments
 
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Originally Posted by Dick Gritty
i have the oem fwd controls on my 2014 fxdb. im looking to get into mid controls.... trade????
no i think i am going to keep just in case i upgrade to a different dyna can put them back on thanks though
 
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Originally Posted by Onedef1
I got +3 forwards for my HDMM, it stretches me out really comfortably, no need for pegs... They also function as a theft preventer, half the people I know can't even reach the dang things. The drawback is it's very hard to lift your butt when you see a pothole coming that you cannot avoid; especially on a rigid.
Mine are actually +3 as well. The mini-apes help me get my **** off the saddle when I need to, but I would not like to have hold myself up for too long.
 
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Like most have said.. it comes down to what feels comfortable for you. As for the comments of needing mids for aggressive riding... I disagree heartily.. I have no issues riding aggressively with forward controls.

I also have Kury SwingWing pegs, which function like a mini-board when folded in, and like a set of highyway pegs when folded out.
 
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