Opinions wanted on recent Dyna forward controls

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Aug 25, 2011 | 06:07 PM

#21

08streetbobbin

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Quote:

Originally Posted by force49r

I'm 6'3..36in instead. Wish they were about an inch or so longer. Could've went with extended forwards but I didn't want to be way out there to much.

I am the 6'1 with a 36in ..also wish they were about 2" longer ...

Aug 25, 2011 | 07:16 PM

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p51bombay

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From: Blaine, WA

Some of the parts might not be available just yet but if you like the footboards then convert yours over with the Switchback parts. Cost might be a little bit more than forwards.

Aug 25, 2011 | 08:52 PM

#23

valter

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Quote:

Originally Posted by craig11dyna

I am 5'11" and 32" inseam and I too at first thought they were to far forward but once you get used to them they were much more comfortable for me than the mid mount. When starting off I kept trying trying to find the mid mount pedals that were not there. Only took about a week to get used to them and now would not ever go back to mid controls.

i thought the same thing getting on the wg after riding a sportster with forward controls for a year. i rode the fat bob and wg, and though my legs were so far out, but exactly, after a week, it felt natural. i think now after a few thousand miles, i want controls that are further out, or maybe some highway pegs. i found myself putting my heels on the pegs, but my feet turn 90 degrees, and feels awkward.

Aug 25, 2011 | 09:29 PM

#24

Skid Lid

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So can someone post pictures of stock controls, fwd controls, and extended fwd controls? Prefferably on a street bob. I'd like to see the difference. I am 6'2" with a 36" inseam so curious about how the fwd look.

Aug 25, 2011 | 10:17 PM

#25

valter

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Skid Lid

my leg hits my intake only when i adjust, but normal riding, my leg never touches. I'm 5'8. not sure if this is what you wanted. i could have the wife take a pic tomorrow if you please. these be the stock fwd controls. not sure what the extended controls look like.

Last edited by valter; Aug 25, 2011 at 10:23 PM.

Aug 26, 2011 | 01:30 AM

#26

HemiOrange

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From: Kennewick, WA

Quote:

Originally Posted by 08streetbobbin

I am the 6'1 with a 36in ..also wish they were about 2" longer ...

I have a 34" inseam and went with the extended #9064 Kury's, they fit me fine.

Jul 4, 2013 | 05:15 AM

#27

wynbnt

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From: alabama

Anyone have suggestion on which forward controls to get for a 2001 dyna super glide? I have an engine guard that might need to be removed, I am guessing. I do like the heel rest idea, and do I need to delete the mid pegs? If I do the forward controls, should I look into handlebars also? I need to go try some different configurations out to see what fits best. I am 6'2 ( I dont know inseam) but probably near most other 6 foot people. I am real starting to like this bike after having a road king, this is a great short trip bike.

Last edited by wynbnt; Jul 4, 2013 at 06:05 AM.

Jul 4, 2013 | 06:25 AM

#28

craig11dyna

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I have a HD engine guard that accommodates my HD forward controls. I know there was a thread where there is a mustache type engine guard that also accommodates forwards. The one I have does not have a very pleasing shape as it is just an oval but in black it does not stand out. If you do a search you will find a lot of info on engine guards and forwards.