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If you like mid controls youd be better off going to mids and using a set of highway pegs in the forward position.
This is how my Dyna Convertible is set up and its the best of both worlds IMO.
It should be a simple bolt on job as most Dyna parts are interchangeable.
This WG is the first bike I've ever ridden with forward only pegs/controls. All of my bikes have always had mid pegs/controls and many have had forward (highway) pegs as an alternate position. So that's what I've always been used to; but the WG is getting more comfortable, the more I ride it.
With all the info I've gotten, a lot of which I still need to make sense of, I'm going to dig into the parts manual and check out some other Dynas with mid controls before doing anything drastic to this WG. Each of my bikes have their own "personalities" and every time I get on my 73 Ironhead I try to kick the rear brake pedal into first gear! But then all that sorts out quickly. I may just need to give the WG some time just as it is, to appreciate its "personality".
Originally Posted by EasyLiving
That bike has the best color combo from the MOCO IMHO. Especially with chrome. Beautiful bike.
I love the paint scheme and colors too and while I found the "Duracell" and "Coppertop" monikers I've seen referred to on the internet, to be somewhat pejorative, I kind'a like the nickname.
This WG is the first bike I've ever ridden with forward only pegs/controls. All of my bikes have always had mid pegs/controls and many have had forward (highway) pegs as an alternate position. So that's what I've always been used to; but the WG is getting more comfortable, the more I ride it.
With all the info I've gotten, a lot of which I still need to make sense of, I'm going to dig into the parts manual and check out some other Dynas with mid controls before doing anything drastic to this WG. Each of my bikes have their own "personalities" and every time I get on my 73 Ironhead I try to kick the rear brake pedal into first gear! But then all that sorts out quickly. I may just need to give the WG some time just as it is, to appreciate its "personality".
I love the paint scheme and colors too and while I found the "Duracell" and "Coppertop" monikers I've seen referred to on the internet, to be somewhat pejorative, I kind'a like the nickname.
Thanks for your replies!
Always a good idea to ride a bike for a while to see if you really want/need to change anything before buying parts. To me, the personality of the wide glide is exemplified in the forward controls, apes, and bobtail fender.
Incidentally, around 30 years ago my buddies would all change out mids for forwards on their superglides. Go figure
Always a good idea to ride a bike for a while to see if you really want/need to change anything before buying parts. To me, the personality of the wide glide is exemplified in the forward controls, apes, and bobtail fender.
Incidentally, around 30 years ago my buddies would all change out mids for forwards on their superglides. Go figure
Thanks A2C! I'm slowly coming around to that point of view and can't disagree with anything you've said.
Originally Posted by Beemertrash
Nice sporty
Thanks Beemertrash! I appreciate that!
I have a deep connection with that old Ironhead.
Am I the only one that thinks that WG would look great with a chromed springer front end!
That CB750 and i have been together for 54 years... recently resurrected and freshened up after a 23 year hiatus in the corner of the shop.
Not too sure about a springer on this WG. I was about 13 years old the last time I rode a springer front end on Whizzer like this one...
Originally Posted by Bubba Zanetti
I've owned a few bikes with forwards and I always felt like I was holding my leg up. It gets tiring after a while.
As previously mentioned, I've never rode a bike with forward controls before. I've always enjoyed a set of forward highway pegs as an alternate foot position on several bikes but never before with brake/shift controls. On my Sportster, I often wish there were forward controls up there as I approach a stop with my feet out front but would never give up the Sportster's mid controls.
From what I've gleened, about changing out inner and outer primaries for the mid shift controls, I doubt I'll be adding mid controls to this WG but I haven't yet given up on the idea of adding some mid-footrests or floorboards. Time will tell.
I added mid-pegs to my WG. They bolted right up, no problem.
First I added heel spurs to the forward controls, and that made a huge difference. I no longer felt like my feet were slipping off of the forward pegs.
I had already ordered the mid-pegs so when they came in I installed them but, I never use them unless I get a cramp in my leg. Then I kick the mid-pegs down so I can stand up on my bike to work out the cramp. Otherwise I would have to stop the bike and get off to walk off the cramp.
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