Converting back to mid control
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From: Wayne County, PA
The mids handle better imho. With a set of highway pegs to stretch out with is really the best set up. I'm running forwards with the mid mounts as highway pegs and it makes no sense. Can't shift when I need to in the twistys.
same here, lol
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From: Wayne County, PA
It's comfortable as hell on long rides or when I need to pinch the tank with my knees and steer with my hips. I just read your post after I posted mine and though huh, I'm not the only one.
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Joined: Jun 2011
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From: St. Louis Mo.
So here I am. Probably the only person that would rather have mid controls instead of forward controls. I own a 2004 Harley Sportster XL1200C. I'm looking for a kit to convert the bike back to mid controls but every kit that I'm seeing is up to 2003 applications. Does anyone know of a place that sells a kit for mid-controls on my 2004? Any help is greatly appreciated.
Road Warrior
Joined: Apr 2014
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From: Houston, Texas
If you're ok with the controls being forward and you just want to move the pegs back a couple of inches, Kuryakan mini floor boards might help.
3 position fore and aft adjustable and almost unlimited up/down angle.
Amazon cost is around $80 a set. Quick and easy install.
3 position fore and aft adjustable and almost unlimited up/down angle.
Amazon cost is around $80 a set. Quick and easy install.
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From: Boynton Beach, FloriDuh
Wow, I never realized how many "vertically challenged" (PC) people ride Sporties. 
Forward controls on 04up Sporties aren't near as far forward as they were on the 03 and earlier Sporty.
As you can see in my sig pic below, my heels are resting on the forwards with my toes on the crash bar pegs, and my legs are anything but stretched out.
6'2" and a 32" inseam.
Forward controls on 04up Sporties aren't near as far forward as they were on the 03 and earlier Sporty.
As you can see in my sig pic below, my heels are resting on the forwards with my toes on the crash bar pegs, and my legs are anything but stretched out.
6'2" and a 32" inseam.
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6th Gear
Joined: Dec 2016
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From: Manchester, NH
I just feel like I'm going to be a bit more comfortable and feel a little more stable with mid controls. I'll most likely leave some front pegs for stretching out from time to time. Thanks for all the info everyone. If anyone else comes across looking for this kit. I contact TC Bros Choppers and they are currently working on producing a kit for the 04-above sporty.
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From: South Dakota
You could try the classifieds section - https://www.hdforums.com/forum/searc...rchid=38030259
Last edited by John Ha; Dec 31, 2016 at 06:58 AM.
Tourer
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 486
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From: St. Louis Mo.
Wow, I never realized how many "vertically challenged" (PC) people ride Sporties.
Forward controls on 04up Sporties aren't near as far forward as they were on the 03 and earlier Sporty.
As you can see in my sig pic below, my heels are resting on the forwards with my toes on the crash bar pegs, and my legs are anything but stretched out.
6'2" and a 32" inseam.
Forward controls on 04up Sporties aren't near as far forward as they were on the 03 and earlier Sporty.
As you can see in my sig pic below, my heels are resting on the forwards with my toes on the crash bar pegs, and my legs are anything but stretched out.
6'2" and a 32" inseam.
PS: I never realized height and inseam had anything to do with liking mids or forwards especially on a sporty. I am 6' and 32" inseam and do not like forwards on any bike. If I feel the need to recline I will go home and get in my recliner
