Fat Bob - forwards or mids?

  • Taffymarsden
    Taffymarsden
    14 years ago

    I'm keen on a FB but have never used forward controls and the mids cost $1500. I know EVERYONE is keen on forwards but I'm used to mids and like the control plus the ability to stand up on them over the rough stuff. Are the forwards popular because they are practical or just because they look and feel cool? I'm about 5'10"

  • SuperGlide
    SuperGlide
    14 years ago


    Dude.

    Really....

    Dude.

  • Taffymarsden
    Taffymarsden
    14 years ago

    Since the rest of you are in love with forwards I guess I need to try them. Won't make any difference if I fit the mids at the start or later. That way I'll look as cool as you blokes.  

    Thanks for the tip on where to get them.

  • weepete
    weepete
    14 years ago
    Taffy, I'm only 5' 8" and have no problems on my Fat Bob with the forwards that it came with as well as the standard seat.Whilst waiting for the bike to be delivered I was having similar thought concerns as yourself, especially since I love My V Star with floorboards.It dosen't take long to get to love the Fat Bob. Before the long ride to Darwin I had mid-mount pegs fitted just to be able to change position ocasionally.Although I do use them, just because I can, they really are unneccessary. weepete.
  • rockyrob
    rockyrob
    14 years ago

    I fitted mid mounts to mt FB  as i found it good for long rides to change posture, $50 from the stealers part bin, not controls, just pegs, flip them up out of the way when not in use,   Theres a pic on here if you do a search cheers

     

     

  • Taffymarsden
    Taffymarsden
    14 years ago

    Rockyrob and Weepete you have put my mind at ease now. I'll get mid pegs. Perfect. Thanks fellas - problem solved.

  • phatsphil
    phatsphil
    14 years ago

    hey man you get the forwards stock better than other dynas they all change to forwards so this is the good bit there would be

    many a street bob or super rider with left over converted bits in the shed mooch up the pegs only and presto forwards so cool eh! anh mid mount pegs they just bolt up man no mods or f---all just cut of the brake mount and you got two more foot rests so easy it makes me wonder the people at H.D. tell every one after all thier here to HELP

  • Nightrider
    Nightrider
    14 years ago
    Have you sold the Iron mate?
  • watto883
    watto883
    14 years ago
    gee dude ... i miss my sporty and its only been 48 hours ... probably cause i not got the muscle yet .. IF the BOSS says ok to keep .. THEN KEEEPPPPP IT
  • Nightrider
    Nightrider
    14 years ago
    How come your selling mate?
    im feeling for you i would hate to sell.
    If the missus says keep it id listen to her :)