View Poll Results: forward or mid controls
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forward controls
Tourer
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 477
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From: Kennedale,Tx
I've got forwards but last summer toying with the idea of highways on the engine guard. Did the hiways on guard and love it out on the open road. Infact when i put my feet back on forwards I actully feel cramped.
I'm only 5'10
I'm only 5'10
Intermediate
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 27
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I am 6' 250lbs. and I took the forward controls off my nightster in the first week just hated the feeling of my feet being way out there felt like i didn't have control and just not comfortable. But I also have be racing BMX bikes for 10 years so I like the legs right under me and I have the stock seat and rigid struts so I need to use my legs as shocks can't really do that with the forwards.
Intermediate
Joined: Sep 2009
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AMEN lol saw a guy last week with some really low drag bars and forwards and he was at a gas station getting off his bike don't think he will ever stand straight again. lol
Road Master
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 765
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From: Maryland
IMO forwards all the way. I also bought a set of clamps that go on my front down tubes and a set of pegs and extensions. When I go on long distance rides 200+ I just clamp on the "highway pegs" and away I go. It offers another foot position and is very comfortable on the highway, and is a cheap alternative to a crash bar and pegs.(about $100 total,I had the pegs) I also use my rear pegs on longer runs. It reminds me of my sportbike days.
6th Gear
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 14
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From: Fargo, ND
I have a '08 1200 custom that comes stock with forward controls. The dealer added mini ape bars. I am 5' 9" and I love the riding position. I have a '04 XL883 with mid controls and stock bars and hated it. I enjoy the position much better on the new ride.
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Feb 2009
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From: New Port Richey FL
i got forwards, i like them, but after a long ride it would be nice to give my back a break.
for comfort i would certainly say mids with highway pegs
for looks....well that depends on your style of bike
for comfort i would certainly say mids with highway pegs
for looks....well that depends on your style of bike
Elite HDF Member
Joined: May 2009
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From: Streetsboro, Oh
I would not own a bike with mids. I like rear sets on a sport bike or forwards on a cruiser only. Mids just do not feel right and I'm only 5'8" so I don't know how tall people do it?
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