Mids on my '81 FX

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Jan 14, 2026 | 05:12 PM

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SteveFXB

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Originally Posted by Robtattoo

I'll be reusing the rear master cylinder.

Thanks. I’ve been thinking about putting forward controls on my FXB and wanted to see what these looked like. Looking for something like these for mine.

Jan 15, 2026 | 02:05 PM

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john lee

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Originally Posted by SteveFXB

Thanks. I’ve been thinking about putting forward controls on my FXB and wanted to see what these looked like. Looking for something like these for mine.

unless your a tall person i wouldnt do it. i did on my fx and regretted it went back to mids more comfortable to ride

Jan 15, 2026 | 02:31 PM

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SteveFXB

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Originally Posted by john lee

unless your a tall person i wouldnt do it. i did on my fx and regretted it went back to mids more comfortable to ride

The Sturgis has a low seat height and at 64 years old I'm apparently not as flexible as I used to be because I cannot comfortably use the mid controls. I ride on the highway pegs and shift and brake with my heals. I'm looking for a forward control set that looks like something from the period, not the bulky CNC machined pieces that I see today. Several years back I bought Drg Spclties kick that had a great look, but was for a 82 and up FXR and was just different enough not to work. So I'm still looking.

Jan 23, 2026 | 10:23 AM

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rizzo

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Before passing on the forwards to a new home, I'd ride the mids for while and make sure they work for you. I had them on my RT and could never get comfortable in that position. If I would have kept the bike I would have had to put forwards on it.

Jan 23, 2026 | 06:13 PM

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Kinda where I’m at with a 79 I’m helping a newcomer with. Had forwards, wanted mids, gathered all the goods and now he’s cringing because they look so heavy and clunky, see a version of forwards going back on at some point.

He’s coming into Harley’s on a beater shovel off high end eurotrash dual spots and BMW street bikes and keeps using AI search’s for advice on what’s best, then I get to spend time explaining why it won’t cross over to the old iron like 13” shocks off a Dyna AI said he wants, 😬.

Moneys great or I’d have run him off by now. 🤣

Jan 23, 2026 | 08:19 PM

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Robtattoo

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Originally Posted by rizzo

I originally had mids on my sporty chop & with a low seat & no rear socks, I much preferred them to forwards. Being able to take my weight off the seat before I hit a pothole was awesome!
Unfortunately, I had to switch to forwards since I don't have the flexibility in my left ankle to control the clutch properly at that angle (thanks bike wreck), but shifting gears isn't a problem. I may decide to go jockey shift on the Shovel, but my plan for right now is just a regular clutch & shift.