forward controls
Thread Starter
|
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 33,712
Likes: 3,720
From: Connecticut.
forward controls
Anyone here feel like sitting ducks? With forward controls that is. Being able to do a quick dismount is pretty near impossible if you ask me. I had em on my 06 sporty, and my dyna. Obviously my ride has changed and so has the foot position. Believe me, I don't think of launching at the first sign of trouble..........(that would be a good one for you tube, lol.)But it has occurred to me that the handling and overall comfort level has changed for me. I will admit that the forward controls are better for the long rides and the rider does look ''cool'' but are they worth losing a foot or leg over? If the unthinkable happens are you better off airborne or riding it out til thrown off?? Just asking how many run or even think about the decision.
( Yes , on some models, it is a decision.)
( Yes , on some models, it is a decision.)
Thread Starter
|
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 33,712
Likes: 3,720
From: Connecticut.
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 4,813
Likes: 6
From: Rio Grande Valley-Texas
I don't care too much for forward controls but that is just me and some love them...BUT..."the I rode it out as long as I could until I had to bail"...well not the reason for mids vs. forwards. Not many really jump off as the sequence happens too fast and jumping off sounds good but doesn't really happen. Rode MX in compentition for years and never happened.
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 2,130
Likes: 0
From: Tampa
Mmmm...comfortable floorboards. I have two set ups on my two bikes. I am 6 foot and ride a sporty with mids. The forward seem so much better that I have contemplated moving them up (cept that defeats my Sporty feel a bit). Now back to that ejector seat...
Trending Topics
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: May 2010
Posts: 3,453
Likes: 249
Trouble is with launching yourself off of foot pegs some makes kuryakin being one no doubt there's others, are made of crap metal, put your full weight on them and they're probably going to snap off, as I recall there's a warning that comes in the paper work with them that tells you not to stand up on them.
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Verdad Gallardo
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026
Verdad Gallardo
Southpaw Super Glide: A Left-Hand-Drive 1979 Harley FXE Built to Fit the Rider
Verdad Gallardo
Road Master
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 987
Likes: 31
Trouble is with launching yourself off of foot pegs some makes kuryakin being one no doubt there's others, are made of crap metal, put your full weight on them and they're probably going to snap off, as I recall there's a warning that comes in the paper work with them that tells you not to stand up on them.
I love my front controls, and while it's a bit more difficult to adjust my position for hard corners (no hanging off on the WG!) I don't ride that hard most of the time.
Planning to bail is not part of my plan. If I gotta jump, I won't be trying for height or distance, anyway.
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Feb 2012
Posts: 7,855
Likes: 11
From: Oroville,Washington.
Riding it to the ground will save your ***,but only if you run an engine guard.And provided you are still conscious. Jumping off? No thanks. An unguided projectile is gonna' lose big time.I can stand on Kuryakin's pegs,no problem,but the footboards on the RK are a lot better for that,and some emergency manuevers require getting up off the seat,and still maintaining control,which ain't going to happen on forward pegs.
Last edited by Twistnride; Aug 30, 2012 at 10:18 AM.