Anyone Run Mid Controls only?
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Road Master
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Anyone Run Mid Controls only?
Last season I purchased a C&C Fastback seat for my lowrider, because the stock seat made using the mid controls impossible. I was in so much pain that I had to stop riding after 45 minutes to stretch.
The C&C seat moved me back about an inch and created the perfect seating position for using the mid controls - to the point where I never use the forwards.
Anyone out there remove their forward foot pegs and run the mid controls only?
The C&C seat moved me back about an inch and created the perfect seating position for using the mid controls - to the point where I never use the forwards.
Anyone out there remove their forward foot pegs and run the mid controls only?
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I like the mid controls on my 09 Low Rider around town and in the twisties. But for most cruising on the highway my feet are on the front pegs. I use them both enough that I wouldn't take either one off.
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Love the highway pegs for cruising and a 2nd leg position and would never consider removing them. At times I wish they were forward controls, but really prefer the mids for more aggressive riding.
You never use the forwards as a changeup position or to stretch out? If you don't might as well take them off.
You never use the forwards as a changeup position or to stretch out? If you don't might as well take them off.
Road Warrior
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From: Oklahoma City, OK
I have mids only…..bought some highway pegs and couldn’t reach them without some kind of extension for them…..so, mids only for me right now. I’m also seated in a way that makes them quite comfortable though. They still cramp me after a few hours, but generally speaking I really like them.
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Road Captain
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When you are on the mid pegs/controls, and in an upright riding position, you are more in control of the bike. (You never see sport bikes with forward controls, do you?) I have highway pegs mounted also, and use them on long trips to stretch my legs occasionally.
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Road Warrior
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From: Double Oak, Texas
What they said about the mid-pegs and being in position to actually sort af aggressively control the beast in twisty riding. Can't beat the forward pegs for the comfort of stretching out and cruising or just the availability of multiple foot/leg positions on long rides.
Mids rule for challenging riding.....
Mids rule for challenging riding.....
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I have mid controls and highway pegs...don't use the highway pegs often, but I like having the option to stretch my legs out if needed on a longer ride.
Last edited by SBRob; Mar 22, 2010 at 06:05 PM.