View Poll Results: Do Forward Controls belong on a Fatboy
Yes, adds character
55
35.03%
No, takes away from classic FLSTF
58
36.94%
Don't care
44
28.03%
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Poll: do forward controls belong on a Fatboy
Tourer
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 483
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From: Harrisburg, NC
Guys/Gals with FatBoys or Heritage's w/forward controls?
Can you post up pictures of your kickstands, especially installed in the "up" position?
I "test installed" my new kickstand tonight, it bolts through the forward controls into the frame, and I don't like the way it contacts the primary when in the "up" position.
Thanks much,
K.
Can you post up pictures of your kickstands, especially installed in the "up" position?
I "test installed" my new kickstand tonight, it bolts through the forward controls into the frame, and I don't like the way it contacts the primary when in the "up" position.
Thanks much,
K.
Road Captain
Joined: Sep 2007
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Road Captain
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 577
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From: North Carolina
it is personal opinon, but ive rode all of them and i love the boards. Ill put up with the scraping on my lo to keep the boards. to versatile, lets me streach out. plus they just look cool.
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 4,933
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From: Kentucky
Where's the choice for "forward controls belong on a Harley, mid controls belong on a Honda and foot boards belong on your father's electra glide?"
Last edited by brenn; Jan 21, 2011 at 05:41 AM.
Advanced
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 58
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Im 6'4" ineeded the extra room and when I did change to forward controls I didnt like them,but then I bought Kuryakyn swithblades and now I love them!
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Joined: Oct 2010
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From: east texas
I am too short to use forwards on my fatboy, barely reach the brake.
(28 inch inseam) however I do have them on my sportie..
As someone mentioned ,it does limit you as to moving around during long rides..
kept my butt in the same position , I put the midpegs back on the sporty .
Just the pegs, (still have forward controls)
also have solo seat and kept passenger pegs on bike ..
with three sets of pegs , that vibrating solid mounted 1200 can be ridden for miles, and miles..switch to various positions.
I voted dont care , you set up your bike , I will set up mine (all is good)
just a thought to consider
(28 inch inseam) however I do have them on my sportie..
As someone mentioned ,it does limit you as to moving around during long rides..
kept my butt in the same position , I put the midpegs back on the sporty .
Just the pegs, (still have forward controls)
also have solo seat and kept passenger pegs on bike ..
with three sets of pegs , that vibrating solid mounted 1200 can be ridden for miles, and miles..switch to various positions.
I voted dont care , you set up your bike , I will set up mine (all is good)
just a thought to consider
