Forward Controls
Road Warrior
Joined: Jun 2007
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From: Valdosta, Ga
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From: Northwest
Test rode my bike with the mids on. When I bought that bike 30 minutes later, I had the moco put forwards on it. They don't take long to get used to as far as putting the bike through it's paces, it does feel different tho.. but I don't believe they are detrimental to the bikes twisty performance.
Did get bad tailbone pain after about 50 miles, but that was the stock seat. Put the moco sundowner touring seat on, and have never had a more comfortable ride.
*** one more note. Had some local kids getting ready to toss a small rock at me, and I hit the brakes hard. (was only doing about 5mph at that point) Unfortunately I hit the front to hard and front tire slide right out from under me, and the bike went down flat on it's side... on the gravel road I was on. :| .. fricking my fault, but I was seeing red about then.... anyway to the point.... the HD forwards save my bike.... bent the brake peddle a bit, but the only dings I got were a couple of really tiny ones on my pipes. Nothing else touched.... lucky.... and stupid.....
Did get bad tailbone pain after about 50 miles, but that was the stock seat. Put the moco sundowner touring seat on, and have never had a more comfortable ride.
*** one more note. Had some local kids getting ready to toss a small rock at me, and I hit the brakes hard. (was only doing about 5mph at that point) Unfortunately I hit the front to hard and front tire slide right out from under me, and the bike went down flat on it's side... on the gravel road I was on. :| .. fricking my fault, but I was seeing red about then.... anyway to the point.... the HD forwards save my bike.... bent the brake peddle a bit, but the only dings I got were a couple of really tiny ones on my pipes. Nothing else touched.... lucky.... and stupid.....
Last edited by archergodwin; Nov 6, 2008 at 09:19 PM.
Road Warrior
Joined: Apr 2008
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From: Ohio
+1 on the HD forwards, if you decide to go with forwards at all. Seems like the guys who have mids and highway pegs are really happy with them. If you can safely shift and brake with your heels when you are on the highway pegs, I don't see a problem with that route, and you get more versatility that way.
3rd Gear
Joined: Jul 2008
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From: Vegas
anyone still have their mid-controls? im interested in getting a set, just cant afford HD prices
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Road Captain
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I had the HD forwards installed at dealer. I still have the stock mids, pegs, linkage, etc from my 2008 FXD in a box. Make me an offer and they are yours cheap. I am im Maryland zip code 21911 if you want to check on shipping costs.
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No question bike handles better with mids just to uncomfortable for me The answer to this question is what do you like better. This topic has been and i guess will continue to be beaten to death it appears forwards are still the choice of most