I am new to Harley's this is my first Harley so here is my question..I have a 2007 Dyna low rider with mid controls they seem kinda hard to get use to, is it better to go with forward controls or just get use to the mid controls
Thanks

 

When I purchased my 03 Dyna it had forward controls. I asked the PO for the mids and installed them and kept them. For me, it was easier on my back but YMMV? Always double check that your exhaust system will not interfere with a control swap if you decide to go with forwards.

 

When I bought my '07 Street Bob, the previous owner had installed forwards. I thought I was going to dislike them, and had planned to reinstall mids as soon as possible. It took me about 2 days to get used to the forwards, and I still really like them. Putting them on my 2012 Superglide was the first thing I did when I bought it.

That being said, I have longish legs. I've seen plenty of people who put on forwards because they "look cool" and then could barely control the bike. I knew of one guy who put them on, and then had to put on a reach seat to make up for it.

I just remembered that the Low Rider has mids as well as factory installed highway pegs. The highway pegs are in about the same position as forwards. Try keeping your feet on them as much as possible to get a feel for forwards.

 

Keep the mids.....way better control riding. Add hwy pegs for those long runs

 

My opinion differs here. I have no issue with control in the twisties or anywhere else with forward controls. They feel different to someone that has always ridden with mids, hence the idea ( I think ) that control suffers somehow.

It comes down to what feels best for you.

 

 

Mids and highway pegs are the way to go. In twistys mids are just better for handling, you can put your weight on them and use them to balance when riding aggressively. When on the highway you generally dont need to shift as much unless racing or stuck in traffic and that is where the highway pegs do a nice job of letting you stretch out.

 

The PO had put forward controls on my 2014 Low Rider. I really like and enjoy them, whether on the highway or tearing round the twisties. They encourage me to slouch a bit, so if I ride for more than six hours a day I tend to get a bit of an ache around the top of my shoulders and my neck; however, that's less of an issue for me that getting cramp in my knees would be without the forwards. I don't know how the riding position compares to yours, but I test rode a 2018 Low Rider and found the mid-controls difficult - they were in the way of reaching the side-stand, and I felt as though my knees were being pushed up towards my armpits. It was a relief to get back to my bike with its forward controls. That said, a lot will depend on the length of the rider's legs.

 

OP; If that's your bike in sig pic, you already ride w/highway pegs...similar position as fwds. If that's the case, decide which leg position's more comfortable and make the change.