Mid Controls on a 48
#12
10-13-2011 | 03:16 PM
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I'm going back on Saturday. I'll try to scoot my butt forward on the seat with the salesperson balancing the bike. I think moving my body forward a few inches via a modified seat would be simpler than moving controls and bars back to me. I just felt like I was sliding back on acceleration.
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10-13-2011 | 05:00 PM
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Buy the bike w/ forwards. Take them off and sell them for $300+ on ebay and buy mids for under $100 to profit. Mids kick ***. IMO, forwards are stupid no matter what seat, bar combo you have.
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10-13-2011 | 05:23 PM
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#16
10-13-2011 | 05:29 PM
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Went to fwds and it's much MUCH more comfortable.
It's all personal preference.
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10-13-2011 | 05:39 PM
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Exactly. I bought a set of mids to try on my 48. Mounted them up and never even rode the bike. I knew right away it was too cramped for me just sitting on it. Not to mention my knees were about as high as my tank so it looked retarded. I've got a couple of crap knees(arthritis in one and a bone fragment wedged behind the other...I'll be screwed when I'm older). So being able to stretch out is key for me. When I need to reposition my legs I'll set my feet back on the passenger pegs or rest my left foot on the primary.
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10-13-2011 | 06:57 PM
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Perhaps I should have asked if this is a mechanically sound thing to do on a 48. Yes, I'm a noob. 
But, it sounds like the answer is "yes".
As a new rider, I've taken the advice to find what actually fits. At 5'8" and shorter legs, the mids on the Nightster and Iron fit much better for me. I just don't care for the grey of the Nightster.
But, it sounds like the answer is "yes".As a new rider, I've taken the advice to find what actually fits. At 5'8" and shorter legs, the mids on the Nightster and Iron fit much better for me. I just don't care for the grey of the Nightster.
At 5'8'' you must be all upper body since im 5'5'' and the forwards are comfortable as hell
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10-13-2011 | 09:40 PM
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