Need suggestions - adding different foot position
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Need suggestions - adding different foot position
Another item that I was thinking about adding to my bike was something that would let me alter my foot position. I currently have the Kury forwards on my bike. I don't want to change or extend these as they are in a position where I'm a bit stretched out but still have great control. I also am running drag bars which I don't want to change as it put my reach comfortably slightly forward and slightly down, and again provides great control. My options I am considering are:
Lindby Highway Bars - http://www.lindbycustom.com/cart/pro...cat=258&page=1
Kuryakyn Mustache Bars - http://www.kuryakyn.com/products.asp?bn=harley&ci=3248
Mid-control position pegs - don't know about parts for these
My questions are:
1. What experience do any of you have with either of these solutions?
2. Do I loose lean clearance with the Lindby?
3. Are either the Lindby or Kury options well suited for drag bars? I don't want to feel like I've been folded in half.
4. Does anyone have or can recommend something I can stick on the bike to allow mid-location pegs? I don't have the stock parts, but I do have a set of ISO Pegs if I can find the right mount.
Suggestions?
Lindby Highway Bars - http://www.lindbycustom.com/cart/pro...cat=258&page=1
Kuryakyn Mustache Bars - http://www.kuryakyn.com/products.asp?bn=harley&ci=3248
Mid-control position pegs - don't know about parts for these
My questions are:
1. What experience do any of you have with either of these solutions?
2. Do I loose lean clearance with the Lindby?
3. Are either the Lindby or Kury options well suited for drag bars? I don't want to feel like I've been folded in half.
4. Does anyone have or can recommend something I can stick on the bike to allow mid-location pegs? I don't have the stock parts, but I do have a set of ISO Pegs if I can find the right mount.
Suggestions?
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RE: Need suggestions - adding different foot position
I doubt that the crash or mustache bars will work with forwards given that they mount in the same place. You would also have a reach problem with drag bars if your feet are up & out in front of you.
Mid controls are about your only option & the base to mount them should be there already. I run mids with heel rests along with a Lindby Bar because I justam not comfortable withforward controls.
Mid controls are about your only option & the base to mount them should be there already. I run mids with heel rests along with a Lindby Bar because I justam not comfortable withforward controls.
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RE: Need suggestions - adding different foot position
Being able to change my footing is the very reason I didn't go with forward controls. I love having the option to change when or if I get uncomfortable on the forward pegs.
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RE: Need suggestions - adding different foot position
The bike had the forward on it when I bought it used. As I don't have my mid-peg mounts or any of the hardware what are my options to mound a set of standard Kury ISO pegs, which I already have?
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RE: Need suggestions - adding different foot position
I have an 07 wide glide and picked up mid controls for next to nothing off ebay. I am very happy with having both sets of pegs and they bolted right on. The only problem is that with the Wide glide heat shields the center peg mount is very close to shield.
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RE: Need suggestions - adding different foot position
i have a 07 Wide Glide...i got the mustache bar....i like being able to stretch out a little further, but the only problem with it is, that with my boots (size 11.5) when i would hit the brake pedal, my toe would hit the bar, and thus i wouldnt be able to push the brake LOL. so after the test ride, i moved the bar up. my father in-law who is about 5'8" cant really get his feet on the highway pegs, but i am 5'11", and i can hit them fine, even with 16" apes. i do think it will bea little cumbersome for you with drag bars. i think maybe down the line, i may put some sort of mid mount pegs on, just for something else....but for now it works for me
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RE: Need suggestions - adding different foot position
I have a Fat Bob with forward controls. The Lindby mustache bar fits just fine. Except my right boot does hit the inside of the bar when braking.
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RE: Need suggestions - adding different foot position
ericsenf,
Iam 5ft10in with 30in inseamhave a size 10 shoe.[/align]
This is the set up on my bike:[/align][/align]Kury forwards with floorboards.[/align]Drag bars with 14in pullback.[/align]Mustang Fastback seat.[/align]Kury adjustable mustache bar. [/align][/align]The adjustable bar can be moved up or down and 360 degrees. [/align]
I have a Thunder header with Kury forwards and I could not get the right side of the mid control to clear properly.I only have the shift side midon. Socheck if your pipe and forward set upwill clear with mid's before buying. Hope this helps.[/align][/align]
Iam 5ft10in with 30in inseamhave a size 10 shoe.[/align]
This is the set up on my bike:[/align][/align]Kury forwards with floorboards.[/align]Drag bars with 14in pullback.[/align]Mustang Fastback seat.[/align]Kury adjustable mustache bar. [/align][/align]The adjustable bar can be moved up or down and 360 degrees. [/align]
I have a Thunder header with Kury forwards and I could not get the right side of the mid control to clear properly.I only have the shift side midon. Socheck if your pipe and forward set upwill clear with mid's before buying. Hope this helps.[/align][/align]