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I purchased my bike with forward controls and the work great, but all of the other bikes I have ridden have been mid control or even further back.
I am curious about your take on Mid Controls because it is kind of expensive to buy them just to come to realize that I love my Forward Controls.
I am sure this has been asked a million time and it is also a matter of personal preference, but if it saves me a couple hundred bucks I won't complain.
For some, this is a polarizing issue. I am firmly entrenched in the mid control camp, for the XL line, anyway. Might consider forwards on Big Twin bikes.
For me, I like the mid controls for Sportsters. My 1994 1200 had mids and hi-way pegs. It handled corners better with me feet on the mids than the hi-way pegs.
I felt like I was better in control with mids in the twisties, and I switched back and forth a few times for this reason, but I've settled on forwards because they're so much more comfortable, especially on 500+ mile days.
I have extended fwd controls on mine. The fwds seemed liked mid controls I had on a dyna. The fwds are far more comfortable to me. It's up to you and your preference.
Thanks for the responses so far, it gives me food for thought. I am going to be doing lots of cornering and hopefully some good long rides as well, which makes me think that maybe I need Mid Controls with a set of front pegs as well. Only time can tell.
Thanks and please keep your ideas and preferences coming.
Add me to Kevin's list. My knees are totally shot. I can't ride my wife's Honda around the block without my knees killing me. My forwards make me feel like a man! And I look so cool!
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