Mid Controls or FWD Controls
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03-26-2008, 11:42 AM
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03-26-2008, 12:07 PM
RE: Mid Controls or FWD Controls
ORIGINAL: Biker Trash
I had mid controld on my bike when I first bought it. My knees would be killing me after a 45 minute ride. I switched to forwards and that problem was solved. I do wish I had mids with highway pegs sometimes on the longer runs to have that extra foot position option when the tailbone starts to hurt and the *** starts to go numb....
I had mid controld on my bike when I first bought it. My knees would be killing me after a 45 minute ride. I switched to forwards and that problem was solved. I do wish I had mids with highway pegs sometimes on the longer runs to have that extra foot position option when the tailbone starts to hurt and the *** starts to go numb....
#14
03-26-2008, 12:13 PM
RE: Mid Controls or FWD Controls
My bike has Mid-controls. I have debated for several months about adding forward controls, or highway pegs. After riding a Sportster with forward controls through some twistys, I've decided to keep the mid mount controls and add highway pegs for comfort on long trips. I like the feel in the curves of the mid mounts much better.
oh, I'm 6'0".
oh, I'm 6'0".
#15
03-26-2008, 12:16 PM
RE: Mid Controls or FWD Controls
The forward controls on the 04 & up models are not as far forward as on earlier Sportys or Dyna's. I believe they are about 3" closer. At 6'2" - 32" inseam, my knees are bent at a 90* angle with my feet on the pegs with forward controls. I can't imagine how mids for me would be anything but uncomfortable for me.
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03-26-2008, 12:31 PM
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RE: Mid Controls or FWD Controls
ORIGINAL: cHarley
The forward controls on the 04 & up models are not as far forward as on earlier Sportys or Dyna's. I believe they are about 3" closer. At 6'2" - 32" inseam, my knees are bent at a 90* angle with my feet on the pegs with forward controls. I can't imagine how mids for me would be anything but uncomfortable for me.
The forward controls on the 04 & up models are not as far forward as on earlier Sportys or Dyna's. I believe they are about 3" closer. At 6'2" - 32" inseam, my knees are bent at a 90* angle with my feet on the pegs with forward controls. I can't imagine how mids for me would be anything but uncomfortable for me.
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03-26-2008, 12:36 PM
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RE: Mid Controls or FWD Controls
I am 5' 7" and had the hubby put forwards on my Sporty for me. I couldn't stand having my legs straight down and I couldn't reach the highway pegs. Now all he does is complain that he can't ride it because the controls are too close. He has to sit on the passenger seat to be comfy and use the controls right. (I personally think it is funny. Now the bike really is MINE!!!!!!!!)
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03-26-2008, 02:57 PM
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RE: Mid Controls or FWD Controls
Sounds like you have short legs. As cHarley said, the pre'04 may be a reach for you, but I can't see it being a prob for anyone in the '04+.
Personally, I have to have the forwards (even extended mine 5").
I might put some highway pegs on the lower forks though
Personally, I have to have the forwards (even extended mine 5").
I might put some highway pegs on the lower forks though