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Old Oct 6, 2016 | 11:40 AM
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Default FWD to Mid controls

I have a 2011 sportster 48 with Forward controls installed. I want to go to mid controls. What do I need? I'm assuming I need linkage and some sort of an adapter but can reuse the majority of the fed control equipment. I.e. Pegs and pedals.
 
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The simplest thing to do is compare your bike with another that has mids. You can also do this using the H-D website and an on-line parts website. My guess it will be most straight-forward to retro-fit stock mid components.
 
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