( not-so ) forwards?
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From: S.E. MO
I would look at mid controls with Highway pegs. I am 5'7 and it works perfect on my SG. I can brake and shift from either set of pegs so its nice to have 2 options. Plus since you are shifting/braking with your heels from the highway pegs you are not having to reach for them.
Forwards are the best way to go for taller guys but I think mids work better for the shorter folks.
Forwards are the best way to go for taller guys but I think mids work better for the shorter folks.
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Here's why and what I'll try..
Thanks for all the suggestions folks. Here are my thoughts.
I want the Fat Bob 'cause I love the look.
I want the forwards because I like the looks and that's what I'm used to.
here is my present bike with forwards...just the perfect 'reach' for me.
http://www.cwedge.smugmug.com/galler...581_HBbg2-O-LB
there is a 'Harley Ride' here in a couple of weeks...I'll try the Fat Bob with mids or forwards and see what I think....Maybe I'll like the mids
or maybe I'll order a new model of the bike I have now!!
Looks like it's goin' to be a Fat Bob or a repeat of what I have now.
thanks again ...maybe someone else will have a further suggestion
I want the Fat Bob 'cause I love the look.
I want the forwards because I like the looks and that's what I'm used to.
here is my present bike with forwards...just the perfect 'reach' for me.
http://www.cwedge.smugmug.com/galler...581_HBbg2-O-LB
there is a 'Harley Ride' here in a couple of weeks...I'll try the Fat Bob with mids or forwards and see what I think....Maybe I'll like the mids
or maybe I'll order a new model of the bike I have now!!
Looks like it's goin' to be a Fat Bob or a repeat of what I have now.
thanks again ...maybe someone else will have a further suggestion
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Yeah, I have +3 inches on my WG..
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From: The GREAT State of Texas
I'm about 5'"6 and was convinced the Fat Bob with mid-controls was the way to go for me. The dealer had a hard time finding me one in Vivid Black. I had not even test drove a Fat Bob at all, just sat on one with mid-controls. Long story short...test drove the Vivid Black with forward-controls and bought it right then and there. Been luvin' the ride ever since. In my case, it would have been a mistake to go with the mids. I'm used to ridin my crotch rockets, but, luv the stretched out ride on my HD.
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