Newbie questions
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I have a 2008 here and the brake rod from the forward control hits the mid control mounting bracket. I had a spacer made to move the bracket out around 1".
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The issue might be comfort if she needs to stretch to reach them or even if her feet just reach the controls, it gets uncomfortable with your legs straight out in front of you, knees straight and locked.
OP- If forwards are definitely what you want, I would try to keep the mid pegs in place if possible, to give you an option to move your feet/legs back and forth when you want to.
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I'd stick with mid controls. Being able to rise on the pegs rather than planted on your *** has definite advantages. You might end up getting launched off the seat if you hit a deep pothole, especially if you are a smaller person, with forwards, you could even lose control. Short rear shocks makes the problem even worse. Additionally, low speed maneuvering is easier with mids.
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Last edited by John Harper; Apr 1, 2024 at 06:59 PM.
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I run mid controls with highway pegs in the forward control position on my Dyna. IMO it's the best of both worlds, mid controls for riding and forward pegs for stretching out on long hauls.
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If your inseam is 29" or more from the floor in your riding shoes the forward controls should be a good fit for you!
My inseam is 30" to the floor in my riding shoes (converse sneakers) and the forwards are a nice comfortable fit for me with the stock 48 solo seat.
My inseam is 30" to the floor in my riding shoes (converse sneakers) and the forwards are a nice comfortable fit for me with the stock 48 solo seat.
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And on my Wideglide I actually added mid pegs for that reason. Until I put FXD footboards on it.
Last edited by perki48; Apr 1, 2024 at 10:57 AM.
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I would go along with that. I had to stand up the other day as I saw I couldn't avoid some rough road.