Forward controls, pros/cons?
Road Captain
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 633
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From: Southern Indiana
I am 5 11 (6 0 with my boots on) and switched from mids to forwards on my FXDF.
I had hip pain from the mids from having my knees high and my *** low (yup, there is a joke in there somewhere). I have not been on long enough rides for back pain to show up, so I can't comment on that (I imagine it would hurt after a while).
I do drag my forward pegs more than the mids.
Have you ridden a bike like yours with the forwards? I rode f Fat Bob with forwards and LOVED right away. Did't feel awkward at all, but I hadn't ridden anything in 10 years. I swapped mine out when I got a good deal on forward controls.
Have you thought about putting highway pegs on an see how you like the forward position?
I had hip pain from the mids from having my knees high and my *** low (yup, there is a joke in there somewhere). I have not been on long enough rides for back pain to show up, so I can't comment on that (I imagine it would hurt after a while).
I do drag my forward pegs more than the mids.
Have you ridden a bike like yours with the forwards? I rode f Fat Bob with forwards and LOVED right away. Did't feel awkward at all, but I hadn't ridden anything in 10 years. I swapped mine out when I got a good deal on forward controls.
Have you thought about putting highway pegs on an see how you like the forward position?
Cruiser
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 204
Likes: 1
From: Denver
The only problem I have with the forward controls is that you can't stand up at all. It feels a little safer if you feel like you can jump off if you need to. Or if you lay it down your foot would be in better position to try to ride it out. I guess either way your dead if someone pulls out in front of you but it feels safer with mids. Looks cooler with forward and is more comfortable.
Last edited by MrPappagiorgio; Feb 15, 2012 at 08:43 AM.
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Joined: Dec 2007
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From: Knoxville, Tn
Forwards
If you have back problems and especially problems with your sacroiliac, the forwards will aggravate it even more. I also put forward pegs on for long distance rides. It just gives you another riding position to have an alternate foot position. It is also true that you have more control of the bike with mid controls. Up 2 ya...
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Cruiser
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 163
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From: Panama City Beach
I am 5 11 (6 0 with my boots on) and switched from mids to forwards on my FXDF.
I had hip pain from the mids from having my knees high and my *** low (yup, there is a joke in there somewhere). I have not been on long enough rides for back pain to show up, so I can't comment on that (I imagine it would hurt after a while).
I do drag my forward pegs more than the mids.
Have you ridden a bike like yours with the forwards? I rode f Fat Bob with forwards and LOVED right away. Did't feel awkward at all, but I hadn't ridden anything in 10 years. I swapped mine out when I got a good deal on forward controls.
Have you thought about putting highway pegs on an see how you like the forward position?
I had hip pain from the mids from having my knees high and my *** low (yup, there is a joke in there somewhere). I have not been on long enough rides for back pain to show up, so I can't comment on that (I imagine it would hurt after a while).
I do drag my forward pegs more than the mids.
Have you ridden a bike like yours with the forwards? I rode f Fat Bob with forwards and LOVED right away. Did't feel awkward at all, but I hadn't ridden anything in 10 years. I swapped mine out when I got a good deal on forward controls.
Have you thought about putting highway pegs on an see how you like the forward position?
Actually I have engine guards I can rest my feet on during long trips, but I mostly ride in a town/city environment. Based on the replies I'm thinking forwards but keeping the mid pegs in place.
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Intermediate
Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 41
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From: Martinsburg, WV
My FXDC came with mids. Had it delivered to my house. I rode it from home to my indy to have reduced reach forward controls installed. I hated the feeling that my knees were right under my chin and I am only 5'9"! Best investment I've made. Very comfortable riding position and no pain at all (I'll be 65 in May). No problem riding the twisties. Handling is great.
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Last edited by grumpyoledude; Feb 15, 2012 at 08:01 AM.
