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Sep 9, 2008 | 10:01 PM

#21

Tony P

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From: North of Hell, South of Heaven

I kept my mids and added highway pegs so I can stretch out on long rides. Best of both worlds!

Sep 10, 2008 | 12:31 AM

#22

70mach1

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controls....

My 2007 low rider came with mids and highway pegs .
I luved the feel of the highway peg position .
I had forwards on my sporty and liked them .
So I bought the kury forwards for my low rider this spring and installed them .
I do like the feal but its not the same length as the highway pegs were .
My legs are bent so that theres not a lot of weight on my feet .
Not bad on slower rides but on the highway around 55 mph or more my feet feel very light as if there not straight enough to deflect the wind ?
I was thinking of a 2 " extention but also a new classic Mustang seat .
Just want to change one thing at a time .
It gets very pricey .
I may go back to the highway pegs and mid controls yet ???
I,m 6' tall with a 33" inseam ...

Sep 10, 2008 | 12:46 AM

#23

MidnitEvil

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From: Joliet, Illinois

Quote:

Originally Posted by cornishman

I have mids, was thinking about forwards so i put on a set of highway pegs to see if i liked the riding position. They didn,t suit me to be honest, and i know where your coming from, was thinking of trying a set of mini boards in the mid position. I have seen them for sale that are adjustable up to a point, but i,m not sure if they work very well and the ground clearance could be worse. Not sure if anyone on the forum has tried them they could be a solution.

The previous owner of my bike replaced the pegs with boards. I initially thought I would take them off and go back to pegs. After riding with the boards for a while, I've decided I like them much better than pegs (more options on what I can do with my feet).

Sep 10, 2008 | 12:59 AM

#24

mo-fo-joe

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From: NW FLORIDA

I have always liked to have mid controls with a set of highway pegs up front for cruisin, and a set of passenger pegs behind for the occassions i want a change of position with my legs during long rides. Rear pegs are also GREAT for cruisin when its wet or raining out, kinda hides your shins a little etc.

Sep 10, 2008 | 08:43 AM

#25

Xsquid

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From: Perrysburg, Ohio

Quote:

Originally Posted by MidnitEvil

I would love to have floor boards on mine but everything that I have seen is gonna cost me a mint to get them put on.

Sep 10, 2008 | 08:53 AM

#26

shawn e.

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From: Sutherlin, Oregon

Quote:

Originally Posted by bberck

I like the mids with highway pegs on my FXD. I like having the 2 options on long rides and I also like that I can shift and brake from both sets of pegs. I actually ride most of the time on the highway pegs shifting with my heel but on a long ride I will use the mids as well.

I have learned to shift with my heel as well. I feel more comfortable on the mids when I am going through really windy curves.

Shawn

Sep 11, 2008 | 01:12 AM

#27

MidnitEvil

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From: Joliet, Illinois

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xsquid

I would love to have floor boards on mine but everything that I have seen is gonna cost me a mint to get them put on.

What's "A mint" to you? The kit for my bike runs $129.

http://www.cas4.com/Forward-Controls...oorboards.html

(about 1/2 way down the page - part #CS190505)

Sep 11, 2008 | 01:27 AM

#28

rockon

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Joined: May 2008

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From: Conifer, CO

Quote:

Originally Posted by MidnitEvil

What's "A mint" to you? The kit for my bike runs $129.

http://www.cas4.com/Forward-Controls...oorboards.html

(about 1/2 way down the page - part #CS190505)

They sell that same kit (or one very similar) on JPCycles...there's a member here who's got em on his ride and he loves em.