I Love my Fatbob! (mid-controls vs. forwards)

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Jun 11, 2009 | 07:45 AM

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p.o_o.h

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Originally Posted by maddghost

I'm exactly 5'10 too.Either you sit really far back and have longer arms or you legs ar shorter than mine cause the forwards are just perfect forme. Only at excessively high speeds do I ever feel like my feet slip back, I mean 85+ mph. You may consider heel rests or floor boards of some type.

Same problem with my feet slipping off the forwards at higher speeds (70+ mph). I'd just rest my heels on the pegs to keep the feet from slipping. I only have 32" inseam and still can do that. Good luck.

Jun 11, 2009 | 07:56 AM

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booshdoctor

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Hi !!!! if I had 1000 euros to throw !!!! do you think I would of ask questions ????

Lolllllll,Lollllll thanks anyway !!!! also very dificult finding seats here in Greece !!!!

I think I'l go for a Bunggee jump to strech !!! lol

Jun 11, 2009 | 08:06 AM

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ColdCase

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Originally Posted by booshdoctor

I think I'l go for a Bunggee jump to strech !!! lol

Perhaps platform shoes/boots......

May 3, 2017 | 01:47 PM

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Shari vileta

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Originally Posted by canyonwlf7

just mid-pegs right, for an alternate place to put your feet, or mid-controls??

how would I change my pegs to mid

May 3, 2017 | 01:50 PM

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Shari vileta

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Originally Posted by Ratbob

I have a Fatbob that came stock with forwards, and added mid pegs without problems. I didn't have any clearance issues with stock headers and Rush slip-offs. I'm 6' 250 and have never felt comfortable using the mid pegs (I'd be glad to sell them if anyone's interested). I just feel all cramped up when I move my feet back. What really made a difference for me was the stirrups. They give lot's more support and let you move your foot position around quite a bit.

Hope you find a setup that works for you.

can I use the original to move the pegs to mid since I am only 5'2

May 3, 2017 | 03:51 PM

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Durham man

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Forwards on the wide glide , mids on the Fxr, l am 6ft, only controls I don't like are rear's

May 3, 2017 | 06:41 PM

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Rubline

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My buddy has an 08 FB with mids. For the life of me, I can't get comfortable on it. 5'11".

May 4, 2017 | 02:55 AM

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Durham man

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If u are use to forwards mids seem cramped for a couple miles , but I would never put forwards on the Fxr , it's just like when I ride the Fxr for long period's and jump back on the wide glide it takes a stronger arm to maneuver for a couple miles then it's like butter throw it around like a rag doll. Funny when some guys test ride a different model and it sucks no good but when they buy a different model it's the greatest thing on the road !! Just have to get used to it, like an old boot!