Height and forward controls
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Cruiser
Joined: Jan 2013
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From: Athens, Greece
Height and forward controls
Hi. I am 6,3", 195 pounds and I have ordered a set of forward controls as I feel a little crampy with mids especially when I stop and I have to further lift my leg in order to step down. (I ordered Custom Chrome - 225$ - hope I didnt waist it)
What is your height and experience with your forwards?
Leonidas
What is your height and experience with your forwards?
Leonidas
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Joined: Aug 2011
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From: toms river nj
I'm 6'4 and have forwards....on the bike they look like mids when I sit on it...lol....I got a kit to extend them even more from a member here.....I am itching to put them on still.....I will definitely make a thread here when I install them with pics.....just too cold in the garage to work!....ryan
Road Warrior
Joined: Mar 2010
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From: South Africa
I'm 6' and I have forwards and a set of take off mids in a box. I like my forwards because they don't interfere with me when I stop or get off, catch a lace or pant leg or whatever. When I take off I can keep my feet down as long as I like then place them and shift.
Intermediate
Joined: Jan 2013
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From: Orlando, Florida
I'm 6'2" and have forwards. Couldn't really imagine my bike without the,.
Howver I do like to put my shifter leg back on the passenger pegs on longer rides
Howver I do like to put my shifter leg back on the passenger pegs on longer rides
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I rented a '12 Sportster with mids last year. I felt cramped, like I was sitting in a chair for elementary aged kids. I'm 5'10 and 220 lbs.
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From: USA
68.5" with 31" inseam. My stock forwards on my 72 fit perfect. Having not ridden in 8 years and coming off streetbikes (mids) I feel a little unbalanced cornering, but the more I ride I know it will come back to me.. My longest ride is 3.5~4 hours and felt great during and after. I have had multiple knee surgeries and could not imagine riding with my knees bent anymore.
