forward controls for a short guy w/ low rider

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Jul 28, 2008 | 10:45 PM

#11

spiritwarrior

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From: North Carolina

RE: forward controls for a short guy w/ low rider

FXDB 08 with mid controls, I'm 5' 8" and the fit is almost perfect. I had forward controls on a 1200XL and I did not have to reach for the forwards. The Lindy bar I wanted did not work with forwards so I said, save $400 and leave it stock. I ride mostly city.&nbsp\\;&nbsp\\;Maybe on long highway rides forwards, would be more comfortable? But then again I can put my feet up on the Lindy's also.

Jul 28, 2008 | 11:17 PM

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donna.1965

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RE: forward controls for a short guy w/ low rider

I'm 5'7" and have forward controls on my Low Rider.&nbsp\\; I think my inseam is longer than 29", but I don't have a problem reaching at all.&nbsp\\; In fact, I feel cramped on the Low Rider with mid controls.

Jul 29, 2008 | 07:27 AM

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Mascman

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RE: forward controls for a short guy w/ low rider

I'm 5'7" with a 28 or 29" inseam.
I have the Harley Reach seat and the one in my&nbsp\\;PIC is a Wideglide with padding added to mimic the Reach seat.
No problems touching.
I also recommend the heel rests for a comfortable setup.

Jul 29, 2008 | 07:31 AM

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Sammi

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RE: forward controls for a short guy w/ low rider

I'm 5'8" with 30 inseam.
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HD forwards fit fine on my '06 Low Rider.
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Sammi

Jul 29, 2008 | 12:01 PM

#15

MAX EVO

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RE: forward controls for a short guy w/ low rider

Why not have the best of both worlds and a choice of a different riding position keep the mids on and get the highway pegs/extenders from HD?I am 5'10 32 inseam.

Jul 29, 2008 | 06:32 PM

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timberwolfz28

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From: Battle Creek, MI

RE: forward controls for a short guy w/ low rider

Alot of it will depend on your seat.&nbsp\\; With the sundowner solo seat I had a hard time being comfortable on longer rides with my forwards.&nbsp\\; with the badlander, no problem.&nbsp\\; I am 5'7"