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Old Oct 25, 2008 | 09:44 AM
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Well, I finally took the plunge and bought HD forward controls for my 2005 FXD. It took me about an hour and a half to install them. I can't believe how easy it turned out to be. They're much more comfortable than my highway pegs, they're spread out a little farther from the frame. I wish I had done this a long time ago.
 
Old Oct 25, 2008 | 10:16 AM
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Much more relaxed ride now, I bet.
 
Old Oct 25, 2008 | 10:27 AM
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I never had forward controls until I got my dyna. I was unsure I would like them, people said it was harder to corner. Never found that to be an issue or low speed control and as you are finding they are so comfortable for cruising around.
 
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