Forward Controls Question
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Forward Controls Question
Hello to all, new poster here, so I want to say thanks in advance for any help you can offer.
I have a "07" Sportster and I'm going to put forward controls on it. I was looking at different ones on amazon and I'm not sure what brand to buy, or should I say, what brand NOT to buy.
Can anyone help me to decide what ones work like the ones Harley sells, as that's the only one I've ever seen/used.
Anyway, here's a pict of my sportster,
Thanks again,
SR
I have a "07" Sportster and I'm going to put forward controls on it. I was looking at different ones on amazon and I'm not sure what brand to buy, or should I say, what brand NOT to buy.
Can anyone help me to decide what ones work like the ones Harley sells, as that's the only one I've ever seen/used.
Anyway, here's a pict of my sportster,
Thanks again,
SR
Tourer
Joined: Oct 2011
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From: Los angeles
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.
Cruiser
Joined: Mar 2014
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From: Michigan
I read so many good/bad reviews of all non harley forwards that I didnt buy any. Foudn a set on ebay off a crashed bike someone was parting out. They looked great and I got them for a fraction of what they sell for new (paid $160, harley sells em for $400!!!!)
Road Warrior
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From: In the foothills of southwestern NC - US of A
Huh? Depending on the length of your legs, forwards are either a Godsend or a hinderance.
Example: I'm 6'-0" and have a 32-33" inseam, and the factory forwards on my Sportster are absolutely essential for my comfort. I can take turns scraping foot pegs and I don't have any control problems whatsoever.
Yet when I ride my sons '02 Sportster with mids? Holy crap, I can just barely get my feet into position, and when I do, my knees are about level with the top of the fuel tank, cramping my legs, making my riding experience difficult and my comfort level non existant. As such, I could very easily say that "mids suck..." but I will have the decency to add that "...they suck, for ME."
Now, I can understand forwards being a problem if a rider is short or the bike has clip-ons, but to make the blanket statement that forwards "suck" is just plain wrong and of no help to this discussion.
=8^)
Example: I'm 6'-0" and have a 32-33" inseam, and the factory forwards on my Sportster are absolutely essential for my comfort. I can take turns scraping foot pegs and I don't have any control problems whatsoever.
Yet when I ride my sons '02 Sportster with mids? Holy crap, I can just barely get my feet into position, and when I do, my knees are about level with the top of the fuel tank, cramping my legs, making my riding experience difficult and my comfort level non existant. As such, I could very easily say that "mids suck..." but I will have the decency to add that "...they suck, for ME."
Now, I can understand forwards being a problem if a rider is short or the bike has clip-ons, but to make the blanket statement that forwards "suck" is just plain wrong and of no help to this discussion.
=8^)
Road Warrior
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From: Northern Los Angeles area.
Yup, that looks like a 1200L with a Sundowner seat.
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