Mid Controls on a 48

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Oct 12, 2011 | 04:55 PM

Big Lebowski

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Mid Controls on a 48

I test rode the 48, but I did not like the forward controls. Has anyone had the dealer put mid controls on a new 48? I know I can get the Nightster, but I prefer the 48.

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Oct 12, 2011 | 05:22 PM

TennesseeMustangPerf

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There are Irons around here wearing the tiny peanuts and Nightsters with Forty Eight seats because Forty Eight owners did not like the tank/seat. I am sure they can do it for you, it will mean that they could mark the price of a Nightster or Iron up slightly because they installed "forwards" so I don't see why they wouldn't.

Oct 12, 2011 | 05:23 PM

TennesseeMustangPerf

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BTW, if you ever get sick of that stupid looking fat front end, let me know... I will hook you up.

Oct 12, 2011 | 05:39 PM

streetfighter06

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Buy the bike w/ forwards. Take them off and sell them for $300+ on ebay and buy mids for under $100 to profit. Mids kick ***. IMO, forwards are stupid no matter what seat, bar combo you have.

Oct 12, 2011 | 06:05 PM

Big Lebowski

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Originally Posted by Big Lebowski

I test rode the 48, but I did not like the forward controls. Has anyone had the dealer put mid controls on a new 48? I know I can get the Nightster, but I prefer the 48.

Thanks

Perhaps I should have asked if this is a mechanically sound thing to do on a 48. Yes, I'm a noob.

But, it sounds like the answer is "yes".

As a new rider, I've taken the advice to find what actually fits. At 5'8" and shorter legs, the mids on the Nightster and Iron fit much better for me. I just don't care for the grey of the Nightster.

Oct 12, 2011 | 06:12 PM

mywifeishot

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Mid-controls can be put on the 48 with no problem . All It will take is money . Just about anything can be done with sportys . Sportys rule !

Oct 12, 2011 | 06:39 PM

mmcbeat

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Give the forward controls a chance, they might grow on you. Regardless of what some say, most people buy the Forty Eight because of the peanut tank, solo seat and forward controls. That is what makes a Forty Eight a Forty Eight.