My new FXDC: First impressions.
Road Warrior
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From: Newtown, PA
Forward controls do not take away from the ability to go through "twisties." I don't know why people insist on saying that. It depends on your riding skill and not everyone is an excellent rider. That's a fact. If you're over 5' 8" tall, the mid-controls on a Super Glide are a disaster - the riding position is cramped and made worse by the awful seat that is standard. Forward controls, pullback riser and a better seat make the bike what it should have been in the first place.
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From: Northwest
Congrats Gary and welcome to Dynaville!
As has been said, the brakes will get better with time. Also, X2 as to what rdondes said about forward controls.... I've got HD forwards and twisties are no probem
As has been said, the brakes will get better with time. Also, X2 as to what rdondes said about forward controls.... I've got HD forwards and twisties are no probem
Road Warrior
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From: USA
Got there and spent a few minutes going over the bike with the sales manager. When he turned the key on the gas gauge said E. Tank full. Gauge doesn't work. 
Ah, well...that will get fixed this coming week. Nice way to start off on your new Big Twin, eh? I've had my Sportster for two years and it's never been in the shop for a warranty repair.
Ah, well...that will get fixed this coming week. Nice way to start off on your new Big Twin, eh? I've had my Sportster for two years and it's never been in the shop for a warranty repair.
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From: Elk Grove Village,Il.
Forward controls do not take away from the ability to go through "twisties." I don't know why people insist on saying that. It depends on your riding skill and not everyone is an excellent rider. That's a fact. If you're over 5' 8" tall, the mid-controls on a Super Glide are a disaster - the riding position is cramped and made worse by the awful seat that is standard. Forward controls, pullback riser and a better seat make the bike what it should have been in the first place.
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From: Niagara Falls, Ontario
Congrats on the new bike, very nice choice. As for the mid controls being like a Sporties forward controls, Chopperz doesn't know what he's talking about. I rode a Low Rider and the mid controls drove me nuts. Not even close to my Sporties forward controls.
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From: MA
I left the mids on and put highway pegs on because I like to be able to change my sitting position on longer rides. At 5'9, I couldn't ride all day with my feet on the mids, but that's just me.
Congrats on your new ride!
Congrats on your new ride!
Last edited by JakeInMa; Dec 29, 2008 at 06:33 AM.
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I left the mids on and put highway pegs on because I like to be able to change my sitting position on longer rides. At 5'9, I couldn't ride all day with my feet on the mids, but that's just me.
Sometimes I'll leave my feet on the HW Pegs and shift/brake with my heels.
The mids on a Dyna are FAR more comfy than on a Sporty and I think that is what Chopperz is referring to...