anybody compare mid controls to further forward on a 48 Forty-Eight?
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anybody compare mid controls to further forward on a 48 Forty-Eight?
Hi, I have been riding my 48 for about a year now and I never really feel totally in control. I have been riding mids for over two decades so I am used to that but what really gets me is there is nothing to squeeze with my knees. I added a squeeze bar or whatever they are called and that has helped some but I was thinking I should go to mid controls. I went to my local dealer and sat on an Iron but I am worried my knees will be moved up to where the tank ends and there still won't be able to grasp anything or it might be worse. I am 5'9" so I think my knees won't come up too far above the tank but I am wondering if the further forwards will put my knees on the air filter and squeeze bar I added. I am wondering if anyone about my size has tried the further forwards on 48 and where it puts their knees? Thank you!
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Hi, I have been riding my 48 for about a year now and I never really feel totally in control. I have been riding mids for over two decades so I am used to that but what really gets me is there is nothing to squeeze with my knees. I added a squeeze bar or whatever they are called and that has helped some but I was thinking I should go to mid controls. I went to my local dealer and sat on an Iron but I am worried my knees will be moved up to where the tank ends and there still won't be able to grasp anything or it might be worse. I am 5'9" so I think my knees won't come up too far above the tank but I am wondering if the further forwards will put my knees on the air filter and squeeze bar I added. I am wondering if anyone about my size has tried the further forwards on 48 and where it puts their knees? Thank you!
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The squeeze bar as I call it helps balance the void on the left side where the air filter is on the right side. kijima knee grip is the manufacturer followed by the correct name.
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First, you’d probably be better off posting this in the Sportster section.
My first ever bike was a ‘15 48. I’m 5’7”, the bike had the stock forwards on it, and I never experienced the issue are describing. My knee hit the a/c cover, even after I ditched the stock ham can with the smaller round OEM bobber-style cover.
My first ever bike was a ‘15 48. I’m 5’7”, the bike had the stock forwards on it, and I never experienced the issue are describing. My knee hit the a/c cover, even after I ditched the stock ham can with the smaller round OEM bobber-style cover.
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Maybe go to a dealership and find a Sporty the same year as yours that has the controls on you are asking about. Sit on it, test ride it, then decide.
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I like mid controls better than forward controls any day of the week. On my Road King, I always ride with the ***** of my feet on the foot boards, and my heels hanging off the back. I like having my feet underneath me.
