Mid Controls on a 48
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Road Master
Joined: Sep 2011
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From: Kansas
Went back today. Felt much better on the 48. FYI - Price on a 2011 Sedona Orange OTD is $9,998 + tax. Same price for the 2011 Nightster in blue or two tone red & black. Decision time for me.
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Joined: Jan 2014
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From: Montana
For me it took a long time for the seat to fit me know it is comfortable and I am glad I didn't change it! I don't have long legs and I like the forward placement! Mids are nice if you have to stand up! You could put passenger pegs on so you can put your feet back on the hwy! This works OK for longer rides to get a different sitting position.
6th Gear
Joined: May 2014
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From: Front Royal, VA
We just bought a 48 for my wife. She's 4'8". So we lowered it 2" I'm putting '72 handlebars on it. So now I need to find some mid controls for it. Where is the best place to get them?I'm willing to trade the forward controls for it.
Tourer
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From: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Road Master
Joined: Sep 2007
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From: Opposite Side of the Planet
Got mine off of eBay for $100 (free shipping). I really like mid-controls better but that is just me. Note my signature picture with the mids. They came off a 2014 Nightster that a guy had the dealership put forwards on. The mids were brand new.
Road Warrior
Joined: May 2012
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From: Columbus Ohio
That was my issue when I first tried the 48 - sliding off the seat on acceleration. I also needed to be more forward, at 5'2" I felt I was stretching too much with the fowards. I put the HD super reduced reach solo seat on that moves you up 3" - now I find the forwards perfect. The 3" move up really made a difference.
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6th Gear
Joined: May 2014
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From: Front Royal, VA
That was my issue when I first tried the 48 - sliding off the seat on acceleration. I also needed to be more forward, at 5'2" I felt I was stretching too much with the fowards. I put the HD super reduced reach solo seat on that moves you up 3" - now I find the forwards perfect. The 3" move up really made a difference.