Forward controls for short riders
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Forward controls for short riders
Hi, I recently switched from a Xl1200C to a Street Bob but feel kind of goofy with the mid pegs and would like to go with some forward mount controls. Will my 5'4" 30"inseam Umpa-Lumpa body be able to reach? I would hate to drop $325.00 to find out I cant. Thanks, Jeff.
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RE: Forward controls for short riders
I'm not sure if they will feel good for you, but go to a dealer and sit on a wide glide. That should give you and idea. Try to test ride one if you really want to make sure.
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RE: Forward controls for short riders
I am 5' 7" and I had to put wider pegs to reach the pegs better on my forward controls. They make a shorter seat that will lower you 1 inch to better reach them. I would go to the dealer and sit on one with them to see how it feels to you. the wide kept trying to blow my feet off until I got the wider pegs.
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RE: Forward controls for short riders
I'm 5' 9" and have room to spare with the forwards on my bob. oh by the way, as a heads up if you order the forwards from www.chicagoharleydavidson.com they are way cheaper at $259.96 and shipping is super cheap plus no sales tax when ordering online.
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RE: Forward controls for short riders
i am 5'7" i waas the same way. i went to a dealer ship and tried one out. i personally did not like them too much. so the best advice i could give is to just go try it before you spend the big money for something you might not like
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RE: Forward controls for short riders
Try adding the highway pegs and shift with your heel, thats what I did and kept the mids for different riding positions on long rides. Worked pretty good for me, andi'm a couple inches shorter than you.
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