Going back to mid controls?

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Sep 26, 2017 | 07:14 PM

#11

6 gun

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Of course you could go the cheep rout like I did and just put mid feet pegs on and leave the forward controls. I shifted and braked with the forwards, but once I got to high gear, down my feet came for comfort.

Sep 26, 2017 | 07:45 PM

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Derek_96

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From: Maryville, TN

I say find someone that wants to trade. That’s what I did. Although I did not do it “right” as HD pilot explained mine work. And I plan on changing it this winter when the white stuff is flying. To each there own that’s what’s so fun about these bikes.

Sep 26, 2017 | 08:13 PM

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tunafisher729

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From: California

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Originally Posted by HD Pilot

If you're going to do it, just do it right...it's not that hard and you could always go back. I hate the looks of some of the "rig jobs" I have seen on this Forum - just not tidy at all. Here is a great Thread going from Mids to Forwards done right:

https://www.hdforums.com/forum/dyna-...e-primary.html

No, I hear you. I don't want to "mickey mouse" something together on my bike. I guess I will just have to decide if forwards are for me first before I tackle the project correctly. I only have a 30" inseam so they might be a stretch for me.

This might be a silly question, but does stopping on an uphill pose any challenge for the shorter guys with forward controls? I have quite a few steep grades near my house and often find myself stopped at traffic lights on these hills. At a stoplight on an uphill, I will usually have to have my right foot holding the bike with the rear brake pedal and my left foot on the ground. Just curious if this causes any problems for the vertically challenged with forwards installed.