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Old May 31, 2005 | 11:28 PM
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Anyone got the forward controls on an '05 Sportie? Like em? Any complaints?
 
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Old Jun 1, 2005 | 02:00 AM
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i have the stock forward controls that came with my 2005 sporty custom. I like them so far, it still doesn't give me enoughroom to stretch out more on long rides. Getting a lindby bar put on this week to give e some more reach. But i do like the fwd controls.
 
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Old Jun 1, 2005 | 02:02 AM
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Got them on an 04 custom, I like 'em and got no complaints.
 
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Old Jun 4, 2005 | 01:13 AM
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Default RE: Forward controls, Got 'em?

I am also looking at getting forward controls for my '92 Sportster. I'm glad to hear that there are no complaints. Does anyone have any suggestions for places (web or location) of where I can get a good deal on them?
 
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Old Jun 7, 2005 | 07:59 PM
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Got forwards on my '05 Sporty Custom, and they're perfect - I'm about 5'6" and change... And to think I thought I'd like the mids better since I grew up on dirt bikes (it did take a couplahunerdt miles to get confident wit' 'em, but I've never looked back since). I also love not bangin' my shins and calves around when I have to back the bike up or walk it around...
 
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Old Jun 8, 2005 | 11:33 PM
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I got em on my 86 sporty, and I wouldnt have anything but the forwards. Though im 6' 1" I could use a little bit further forward pedals for real stretchability.
 
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