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Old Sep 6, 2008 | 08:10 PM
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Ive been kicking around the idea of forward controlers but not sure if I should bother wasting my $. I have an engine guard mounted on my bike with extended Highway pegs for my short legs (5' 6" 30" inseem) I find it very comfortable on the highway when I get my feet up. I think forward controls might make it look like to much going on in the front any input suggestions?
 
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Old Sep 6, 2008 | 08:27 PM
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Can't see anything wrong with that. It would look cool.
 
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Old Sep 6, 2008 | 08:36 PM
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If you go with forward controls, which I think would be good, you might want to look at another seat.
 
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shakak, I'm the same exact size as you and the forward controls are a perfect match with the sundowner seat. With mids, I was finding myself sliding forward a little until I went through the gears and used my highway pegs. Now, I'm pushed back naturally into the bucket of the seat like it was designed for. It just feels better all around. And forwards make it easier to walk the bike in and around tight places without those mid-mounts getting in the way.
 
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Old Sep 6, 2008 | 09:05 PM
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With mids, I was finding myself sliding forward a little until I went through the gears and used my highway pegs.
Yes Im getting that same feeling of sliding forward
 
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I like my forward controls
 
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Are there any cheap forwards out there? I don't see how they can cost 400 bucks.
 
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Originally Posted by eazyrider
Are there any cheap forwards out there? I don't see how they can cost 400 bucks.

Here is one from ebay. Keep in mind that you will need to get one for '06-up which this one is. I believe its made from V-Twin Mfg.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/FORWA...spagenameZWDVW
 
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I find the forward controls to be very comfortable. I would not go back to mids.
 
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I love them! Get them! Here are my forward controls on my 2000 XLH 883:
 
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