Forward Controls Question
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I have to say, I was surprised at the answers I got here, I some how thought there would be a clear "after market" winner! lol My hips are telling me I need those forward controls soon, so I may just pony up for the HD controls...
Thanks for all the answers,
SR
When I was on a sporty I wanted forward controls because I thought they looked cooler. I couldn't afford them so I bought some used highway pegs instead. I quickly learned that you can shift with your heels. Way nicer having the option of either riding position. I have mids now, and now I think mids are the way to go.
OP- i'd try (ebay ) highway pegs (the adjustable ones) first. Or go test ride something with forwards at the dealer.
But, if you are sure. Pull the trigger on the dealer forwards. Investigate the amout of work involved first though. You may be able to do it yourself and save about 200 - 300 bucks.
Last edited by cvaria; Jun 24, 2014 at 08:10 AM.
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Ha so many jimmies rustled in this thread over one comment.
Is every opinion supposed to start with "In my opinion..."?
In my opinion you guys all sound like a bunch of old men, "my hips hurt, my knees hurt, etc."
In my opinion mids give better control of the bike, regardless of whether you can "scrape the pegs" with forwards, and in my opinion they give a cleaner, cooler look.
cubalz...nice way to leave out the helpful content in my post to focus on something you don't agree with. In my opinion you must work for a cable news channel.
Is every opinion supposed to start with "In my opinion..."?
In my opinion you guys all sound like a bunch of old men, "my hips hurt, my knees hurt, etc."
In my opinion mids give better control of the bike, regardless of whether you can "scrape the pegs" with forwards, and in my opinion they give a cleaner, cooler look.
cubalz...nice way to leave out the helpful content in my post to focus on something you don't agree with. In my opinion you must work for a cable news channel.
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Stock forwards and mini-apes on my Seventy Two are a god send. Hated the mids on my my dad's Sportster. To each his own.
Keep an eye on the forum's Sportster parts section.
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/sportster-parts-118/
Keep an eye on the forum's Sportster parts section.
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/sportster-parts-118/
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HD forwards are the best way to go none of the aftermarket forwards are near the quality. I added heal rests to mine and have a similar posture as having floor boards on a TC. For me and my riding style they are perfect.
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watch the classifieds on here and on the XL Forum. It took awhile, but I found a good deal on mine on here. I think I paid about $200.
I know other guys have used aftermarket brands, but IMO the factory set is the one to get.
I know other guys have used aftermarket brands, but IMO the factory set is the one to get.
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NO ONE said they were for YOU, so why dis my decision to have something for ME?
IF you actually WORK for a living and you aren't some puzzy sitting behind a desk someplace, you will get here too! Then you will know why there's different strokes for different folks!
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I bought black big twin forwards with brass swiss cheese pegs from either Demons or Debrix for under three bills. I had to fabricate adapter plates to use them but the look was worth the trouble and I enjoyed designing and fabbing them. Who cares what anyone else's opinions are if you want forwards do it.