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Old Mar 9, 2021 | 05:57 PM
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is that because they come with mids?
 
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Originally Posted by cwsharp
"More demand for mids" from people that want to ride a Sportster the way it was intended...
Is that because they came with mids? I just had forwards put on hae not had a chance to try hem yet but will soon
 
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The Custom has or had forward controls.
 
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Old Mar 10, 2021 | 06:09 AM
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Originally Posted by sorensentyler
forward controls from 2004 when the frame changed all the way to present will fit your bike. Or you could look for controls from 2004-2009 if you’re worried.
To further complicate matters, H-D changed the design of the rods on these newer rubbermount bikes so the shifter rod and the brake pedal rod are no longer adjustable like the ones on the pre-2004 models. If you find the new replacement rods don't fit, DK Customs sells aftermarket rods with turnbuckle nuts on them. So, you may have to get aftermarket rods to replace your aftermarket controls. Gotta love H-D's engineering departments for fixing things that weren't broken. I had to have my brake pedal rod custom made because DK Customs hadn't made the replacement parts yet.

You may want to trade the bike instead.
 
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