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Old Apr 1, 2018 | 01:09 PM
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With forward controls, would you say 5’10-11” is a good height for forward controls? Inseam is 32.

the only seat I’d change it to is a Saddleman Renegade Solo if I had to... And no one out here has forward controls for me to try out.

Last thing I’d hate to do is install them (and spend $) only to find out I’m reaching for them.
 
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I'm 5'-11" have forward controls. Use original seat and sundowner, both are good.
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I'm 5'-11" have forward controls. Use original seat and sundowner, both are good.
2018 FXBB
thanks! Are you comfortable? Are your legs fully extended or have a slight bend.. this is my first HD and I’m really not sure what to expect..
 
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Here is a photo taken by the staff of Chester's Reno Harley Davidson as as we left for lunch ride to Gardnerville courtesy Northern Nevada Harley Owners Group.
 
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Here is a photo taken by the staff of Chester's Reno Harley Davidson as as we left for lunch ride to Gardnerville courtesy Northern Nevada Harley Owners Group.
Oh wow. This is perfect! Thank you!
 
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I'm 5'10" and the forward controls are perfect for me on my low rider. (Same setup. ) I kinda miss my mid controls but i sit with my feet tucked under normally.
 
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Originally Posted by John Kyle
I'm 5'10" and the forward controls are perfect for me on my low rider. (Same setup. ) I kinda miss my mid controls but i sit with my feet tucked under normally.
Thanks all.

I’ll pull the trigger on forward controls!
Good looking out!
 
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Where did you get the forward controls?
 
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I have not purchased them yet. Either getting the fat bob controls or the thuderbike forward controls...
 
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See this thread for photos and parts list https://www.hdforums.com/forum/softa...-controls.html
 
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