Looking at an 09 nightster what do you guys think would be a better setup the pegs or the controls ? if i go with the pegs do i need to get the engine guard as well ?

 

Depends on your height,if you need the room forwrds are good,if you go just pegs,I think I wound look at the Linbar setup http://www.lindbycustom.com/cart/pro...cat=258&page=1

 

I recently picked up an 09 Sportster 883 XL, and hated the "mid controls" that came with it.. I negotiated for the forward controls, and boy am I glad I did! I find it's much, much more comfortable riding for any length of time.. My legs cramped up all the time with the mid controls for the first week I had it... Once I went with forward, I was much more comfortable. Highway pegs would be much more comfortable long term for highway riding, but I'm always in stop and go traffic... Forward controls.. Worth every penny!

Richard

 

I went with the adjustable highway peg setup. You can have both that way.

 

I went with the forward controls. Much more comfy for the legs.

 

I think it depends on what you want your Sportster to do. Bar hopper? Forwards. Twisty machine? Mids with highway pegs for the long slab rides. I'm sure others will disagree, but I think you have better control with your feet under you, rather than stretched out in front.

 

I Agree. Your weight distribution and balance with mid-controls gives you better handling in cornering. I sometimes try cornering with my feet on the highway pegs, then I become convinced to stick with mids. I've been riding for over 6 months now, I should know!

 

im about 6'1 and it seems like i might just go with the highway pegs and leave the mids so i have 2 options on the road

thanks for the help

 

I have the forwards on my Nightster,,,,,money well spent. Very comfortable ride.

 

i tried some pegs first before i bought the forwards ...good thing i did

did not like them with my drag bars at all felt weird with the arms extended and the feet forward also