Forward Controls
Thread Starter
|
Cruiser
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 173
Likes: 0
From: South Philly
Forward Controls
Looking to switch from my mids to forwards. Even though i love my mids my buddy told me I look like Im taking a shat on the toilet. Can anybody give any positive feedback on any aftermarket brands or should i just stick with the new black harley forwards.
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 2,062
Likes: 2
From: Southwest OHIO
i was peed when i saw harley came out with black forwards, about 6 months after i installed the chrome!!! i also would stick with HD, buddy has some kury's there ok, but the "beauty" cap and the shift linkage are reasons i wouldnt put them on...
Tourer
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 448
Likes: 0
From: La Porte, TX
There are better forward controls out there, but they can run $800 to $2,000. Many of them are billet with intricate designs and such, but the HD ones are good quality and will do everything you need them to.
Road Captain
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 559
Likes: 0
From: Florida
Go HD. Once you get used to forwards (and it wont take long) you will NEVER go back to mid's. Trust me been there done that but did'nt get the t-shirt
Trending Topics
Tourer
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 282
Likes: 0
From: Fairborn Ohio
What year is your ride? I think 06 and newer the directions say to pull the primary cover to install the new tranny lever and remove the old unused shift shaft. You don't have to do that, just disconnect the linkage and wedge the old shaft out of the way or cut it off. There are some post on how to cut the old shaft off. Just do a search for installing foward controls.
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles
Verdad Gallardo
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Verdad Gallardo
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026
Verdad Gallardo
Road Warrior
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 1,618
Likes: 1
From: Valdosta, Ga
So then the forwards came off, and I was cruising around and caught a glimps of my reflection with the mids on the side of a glass building... I didn't "look near as cool" with the mids.
I got over that though, and am quite happy with my mids again.
Michaelvs710,
I hope your buddy paid for your bike, dinner, and a movie if his opinion of how you look means so much.
You say you love the mids, so why not blow the money on something else?
Tourer
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 383
Likes: 1
From: Fleetwood, Pa
I have just the opposite problem I have the Mids, and I am getting really bad tailbone pain on short rides, I have the forwards in the garage, hoping to get them on this weekend.
Went with the Harley, black ordered on line to save a bit, but I also ordered the beauty cap and anti rattle clip from Kury, so that way I can go back to mids so I choose.
I think Les had posed the thread with the part numbers.
I tried to order the new 06 and up shift retainer but kury said I had to order the whole hardware pack... no thanks..
This is a heated topic, but I think what ever makes you more comfortable, is the best choice.. I can see both sides..
Went with the Harley, black ordered on line to save a bit, but I also ordered the beauty cap and anti rattle clip from Kury, so that way I can go back to mids so I choose.
I think Les had posed the thread with the part numbers.
I tried to order the new 06 and up shift retainer but kury said I had to order the whole hardware pack... no thanks..
This is a heated topic, but I think what ever makes you more comfortable, is the best choice.. I can see both sides..