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Feb 10, 2011 | 05:43 PM

serpico1

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Anyone over 6ft?

Anybody over 6ft ride with forward controls? I'm 6'1" and I have an iron. Right now its got mid controls. I was looking at another one with forwards and it looked like the angle of the pegs vs the brake and shifter would be awkward for a taller guy. Anybody experience this?

Feb 10, 2011 | 05:48 PM

Thatzmister2u

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Awkward or not you gotta do something! With mid-controls you gotta look like a praying mantis trying to ride an aphid!!

Feb 10, 2011 | 05:55 PM

Bobber Jake

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I am 6'1" and have forward controls. I adjusted mine so they work great for me. You can always buy new linkages to make them work for you.

Feb 10, 2011 | 05:57 PM

staysick

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Im 6 6 and i have foward controls

Feb 10, 2011 | 06:31 PM

guitarman023

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I'm 6'4'' made custom forward controls, and I'm getting ready to extend my frame. I've done 500 mile days on my bike as is though, it's not bad.

Feb 10, 2011 | 06:41 PM

Fatbob159

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I'm 6'2" with forward controls. I'm also in the middle of stretching my Sporty 4" inches.

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Feb 10, 2011 | 08:40 PM

rnl_1200C

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Thatzmister2u

Awkward or not you gotta do something! With mid-controls you gotta look like a praying mantis trying to ride an aphid!!

+1 -

6' 3" with forward controls. I rode my nephews 883L last summer once for about 30 miles and was very uncomfortable.

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Feb 10, 2011 | 10:38 PM

serpico1

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Quote:

Originally Posted by rnl_1200C

+1 -

6' 3" with forward controls. I rode my nephews 883L last summer once for about 30 miles and was very uncomfortable.

Well its not particularly uncomfortable. I just think it might feel better with forwards. But it only moves you up like 8 inches or so right? Not much.