Forward controls
Road Captain
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You can lean as low or high as you want for that matter. You totally missing the point. If youre comparing riding your bike with sitting on the couch and saying that is arguing with ergonomics, I have nothing more to say. Good luck 
Last edited by Bob_fxdb; Jul 22, 2019 at 09:31 AM.
Tourer
Joined: Dec 2006
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We can only hope.
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Nov 2016
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From: South Carolina
If you are a certain size person,it is uncomfortable to ride a bike with mid controls! You get these things called cramps.. They hurt and it sucks like hell when you're doing 75mph.. So by the simple motion of extending your legs forwards it's more comfortable..
But we own a bike that we all customize to our likings, so what you like, you might be the only person that likes it..
So be it..
The OP asked
Lastly....anyone here that doesnt like forward controls on their bike? Any regrets with forward controls?
Any opinions are much appreciated....thanks
And peoples have offered their thoughts.
Tourer
Joined: May 2012
Posts: 335
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From: Reno, NV
There's no wrong or right answer to this as there are many variables (rider height, riding style, personal preference, maybe physical health, etc.).
I have experience with both and I like them both. I personally prefer mids + highway pegs. I like having different foot positions. I can kick back and relax putting miles down or 'get on top of it' for more aggressive riding. I'm 5'-9", and feel this setup is perfectly suited for me.
A recliner as a better analogy. Sometimes I like to recline, sometimes I don't. I'll recline when watching a movie or be on the edge of the seat if I'm watching a Taylor Swift concert.
I have experience with both and I like them both. I personally prefer mids + highway pegs. I like having different foot positions. I can kick back and relax putting miles down or 'get on top of it' for more aggressive riding. I'm 5'-9", and feel this setup is perfectly suited for me.
A recliner as a better analogy. Sometimes I like to recline, sometimes I don't. I'll recline when watching a movie or be on the edge of the seat if I'm watching a Taylor Swift concert.
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Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Feb 2007
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From: Russellville, Arkansas
I appreciate all the replies....
I dont know what Im going to do....I like the look of forward controls, but use to the mid controls.
I need to ride a few bikes with forward controls and try it out.
I dont know what Im going to do....I like the look of forward controls, but use to the mid controls.
I need to ride a few bikes with forward controls and try it out.
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Road Master
Joined: Aug 2008
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From: Belle River Ontario
It’s all about comfort, if person “A” is comfortable riding with forwards....then that is what they will ride with, just cause person “B” prefers mid controls...again that is their preference....me I have floorboards..kind of in between the two I guess..
and pretty much any forward control set will work...that is the one thing that Harley did right, keeping the frames the same, to be safe try to find ones that say specific to your year set 1990-2005; 2006 - 2017...
and pretty much any forward control set will work...that is the one thing that Harley did right, keeping the frames the same, to be safe try to find ones that say specific to your year set 1990-2005; 2006 - 2017...
Tourer
Joined: Sep 2018
Posts: 458
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From: West Virginia
My whole problem with forwards is that I'm tired of taking a beating with every bump, pothole, railroad track, speed bump ,or rough road because I cannot rise up on the pegs.
I think the budget for road repairs in my area is $3.29 because the roads here SUCK. I also live in the twisties. There are no straight roads. After riding awhile, I start to cramp up in the outer hip area. Finally, I live at the end of a dead end gravel road. It's much easier to handle my buddies bike (mids) than mine on this road.
If I lived somewhere else with good roads and mostly straight running, I wouldn't have a problem with forwards.
I tried to find someone to trade with, but because I need to trade inner and outer covers, I got no takers.