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Joined: Apr 2014
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From: UK
I've never ridden with fwd controls, not even one time. Not sure I'd like it to be honest. If anything, I would get fwd pegs and see how that feels for a bit. I know, mid controls are goofy as sh*t to some people but I actually prefer them. Maybe it's coming from dirt bikes and sport bikes, I don't know.
Took me a while to get used to the forwards when I bought my Fat Bob as I had never ridden with them before. They are pretty comfortable though - although difficult to lift your *** off the bike if there are any bumps coming up in the road.
All in all, I'd say mids are "better", but forwards are "cooler".
Tourer
Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 282
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From: Dubai, UAE
Yeah, no license - no ride.
Any accident - even while technically not your fault all blame would automatically be on you, as you had no permit to be there. It's deffo not an excuse.. just a great level headed thinker. Good luck for the test!
Any accident - even while technically not your fault all blame would automatically be on you, as you had no permit to be there. It's deffo not an excuse.. just a great level headed thinker. Good luck for the test!
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Cruiser
Joined: May 2014
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From: Temecula CA
Thanks. And that's exactly right! As tempting as it is to ride I just look at it for now (and work on it). Once I get the permit I can start riding, not 2 up, highway or at night, but at least I can take it around town. My permit/written appt is coming up soon!
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Joined: Jul 2014
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From: Lebanon, Pa
Yeah it is an adjustment when you first start riding with forward controls, but once you get used to them its not bad. I used to actually use the passenger pegs a lot on my sportster when I had that and I was on the highway and didn't need to shift a lot.
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From: Palm Desert,CA
I really liked the forwards on the Sportster 48 but they really were not that far up. On the Dyna's they were way too far for me so when I got my Street Bob I had them install the Slightly forward mids (adds 2.5 inches), coupled that with a new seat which moved me back an inch and I feel really good. Can stand up for bumps and legs just a little forward so no cramping. At some point though I'm going to get some frame mounted pegs for highway.
You've done an awesome job with the bike. Which handlebars did you get, they look like the Hollywood ones that come on the Softail Slim. Any reason for the swap, better performance or just didn't like the mini apes?
You've done an awesome job with the bike. Which handlebars did you get, they look like the Hollywood ones that come on the Softail Slim. Any reason for the swap, better performance or just didn't like the mini apes?
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Cruiser
Joined: May 2014
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From: Temecula CA
I really liked the forwards on the Sportster 48 but they really were not that far up. On the Dyna's they were way too far for me so when I got my Street Bob I had them install the Slightly forward mids (adds 2.5 inches), coupled that with a new seat which moved me back an inch and I feel really good. Can stand up for bumps and legs just a little forward so no cramping. At some point though I'm going to get some frame mounted pegs for highway.
You've done an awesome job with the bike. Which handlebars did you get, they look like the Hollywood ones that come on the Softail Slim. Any reason for the swap, better performance or just didn't like the mini apes?
You've done an awesome job with the bike. Which handlebars did you get, they look like the Hollywood ones that come on the Softail Slim. Any reason for the swap, better performance or just didn't like the mini apes?
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