Forward controls
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From: Iowa
Forward controls
New here and just got my first Harley - 2012 Nightster. Anyways, being that i am about 6'5 i have been looking at forward controls. Did some searching and it appears HD controls would be best, but i found some on ebay for a bit cheaper and just wondering if anyone could comment on the quality...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2008-Harley-...61c64a&vxp=mtr
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/2008-Harley-...61c64a&vxp=mtr
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From: California
Thought I wanted Forward controls for my Sporty until I actually rode a Sporty with forwards. Took SO much of the fun out of the ride. I felt like they took away the "sportiness" of the bike. I just went with a $100 pair of adjustable highway pegs to chill on the... highway... and kept the mids for the canyon dips/corners. Also, I like putting my feet on the rear passenger pegs through the real tight twisties because my bike is lowered and the mid pegs scrape.
at 6'5" youll still have the sporty feel. at least I do but I ride like a bat out of hell anyways. I agree with everyone else buy the genuine HD forward controls. You can usually find some for sell every now and then. also maybe highway pegs would fit the bill, just a thought.
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From: Fl
You might also want to try Newcastle.com or Surdyke.com for the HD parts. Find the part numbers, plug them in at the sites and see if they have them. A bit cheaper than buying straight from the MoCo.
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Get the HD one's and be happy. I have themon my bike and they are great. My step dad has aftermarket forwards on his sporty and they have broke on him while riding.
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Thought I wanted Forward controls for my Sporty until I actually rode a Sporty with forwards. Took SO much of the fun out of the ride. I felt like they took away the "sportiness" of the bike. I just went with a $100 pair of adjustable highway pegs to chill on the... highway... and kept the mids for the canyon dips/corners. Also, I like putting my feet on the rear passenger pegs through the real tight twisties because my bike is lowered and the mid pegs scrape.
