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Old Aug 1, 2017 | 04:40 AM
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I'm looking at getting a dyna low rider s. Whilst the forward mid controls might be best for control I'm too tall for them.

So I'd get forward controls but my main concern is that the harley forward controls (same as wideglide) mounted on the low rider s don't allow for much ground clearance when leaning it over.

Are there any aftermarket forward controls that sit a bit higher to allow better ground clearance?

Thanks for reading.
 
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Old Aug 1, 2017 | 07:33 AM
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I honestly wouldn't worry about that. I installed forwards on my lrs (ten times better for comfort) and I have yet to scrape the ground. I've had em on for about 10,000 miles if that tells you anything.
 
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Built mine 1" taller position than stock
 
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Old Aug 1, 2017 | 12:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Blue Bob

Built mine 1" taller position than stock
I really like that blue! Great looking ride Bob.
 
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Originally Posted by TejasJeff
I really like that blue! Great looking ride Bob.


Thanks!
 
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