forward controls for a short guy w/ low rider
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forward controls for a short guy w/ low rider
I am 5'8" with a 29" inseam. I have been told two different things about the forward controls. \\;One says it would definitely be too long and one says it would no problem. \\;I have a 2006 low rider. \\;Highway pegs I have to bend my foot because of the filter. \\;I thought about Kuryakyn extenders for the pegs. \\;and just how forward do the Harley fwd controls take it past the mids? \\; Any help would be appreciated.
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From: Passaic County, NJ
RE: forward controls for a short guy w/ low rider
This is on a wg. I measured from the front bolt of the mid control mount to the rear bolt of the fwd mount. 8.5". The actual fwd peg is an additional 2.5"-3" fwd. Hope that helps
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From: New Florence, Mo
RE: forward controls for a short guy w/ low rider
I have an 05 Lowrider with forward controls, and I'm about your exact height, inseam and all. And I have no problems with it. I can reach my pegs without any problem with even a little bend in my knees LOL!!
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From: Reading, PA
RE: forward controls for a short guy w/ low rider
there's a whole thread here about how great mid controls are...I'm 5'9", I've got a 2007 low rider with HD forwards and I don't care what the consensus is, I find this setup very comfortable for me, my legs are still bent at the knee, I'm not reaching at all. \\; Forwards move your foot up about a boot legnth or so.
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From: San Diego
RE: forward controls for a short guy w/ low rider
I'm 6"0 with a 30 inch inseam. I have the +2 inch Kuryakyn forward controls and they are great. Left the stock footpegs on for a different foot position on longer rides. \\;
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RE: forward controls for a short guy w/ low rider
At 5-9, 30" inseam, floorboards and a Lindby bar were the perfect fit:
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