General Consensus of Forward Controls? - Motorcycle-Journal Forums

Kooter · 05-09-2008, 07:59 PM

I'm new to the world of modding, and I don't really know anyone that has done much for mods. Because of this, I'm just now learning about forward controls.

I'm wondering what the general consensus is about these kits. Are they really as good as they seem? Will I be comfortable (5'11...average height)? Are they practical, or is it like when kids lay down while driving their car?

Hmm...I'm very interested. It would be nice to get my legs out in front more...hmmmm

<--that's just because I find it rather comical!!

diamond_jim · 05-09-2008, 09:02 PM

Get them. Trust me.

Kooter · 05-09-2008, 09:28 PM

good enough for me....now lets just hope the wife doesn't shoot me for spending another $200 on "the dumb motorcycle" *GASPS* Such BLASPHEMY!!

diamond_jim · 05-10-2008, 01:54 AM

With the stock foot peg setup, you ride. With the forward controls, you cruise.

You ever see that guy out on his his cruiser and you say to yourself, "Man, that guy looks cool"? That's cause he's plantin' his feet on some forward controls.

Now, how to tell your wife. When she's got her back turned to you and she's doing the dishes, vacuuming, ironing or doing other menial housework, walk up behind her, put your hands on her hips in a slightly provocative manner, bring your lips right up close to her ear and whisper, in your best Berry White voice, "Baby, for $135, I can get 3 1/2 more inches." When she turns around with a huge smile and starts to ask how, just press a finger to her lips and say, "Don't worry, baby, I'll take care of it all. If it's alright with you then just nod."

She'll nod.

Then smile and walk away.

And hide the bill.

Townie · 05-10-2008, 02:33 AM

Do it..........

Kooter · 05-10-2008, 09:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by diamond_jim

With the stock foot peg setup, you ride. With the forward controls, you cruise.

You ever see that guy out on his his cruiser and you say to yourself, "Man, that guy looks cool"? That's cause he's plantin' his feet on some forward controls.

Now, how to tell your wife. When she's got her back turned to you and she's doing the dishes, vacuuming, ironing or doing other menial housework, walk up behind her, put your hands on her hips in a slightly provocative manner, bring your lips right up close to her ear and whisper, in your best Berry White voice, "Baby, for $135, I can get 3 1/2 more inches." When she turns around with a huge smile and starts to ask how, just press a finger to her lips and say, "Don't worry, baby, I'll take care of it all. If it's alright with you then just nod."

She'll nod.

Then smile and walk away.

And hide the bill.

Hahaha!

rkr0923 · 05-10-2008, 02:35 PM

I have the Jardin Forward Controls and I love them. I did switch back to the stock and found I like the forwards better, swapped right back.

CheapBike · 05-10-2008, 04:37 PM

I recently got my first set of forward controls and I do love them.

But... There are times when on the longer rides I wished I had some pegs where the originals used to be just to change my leg position. That's a luxury you have with stock pegs and highway pegs for the cruising.

Even still, I won't own another cruiser without em if I can get my hands on em. Nobody stocks em for my old bike, had to group up with 9 others to get some manufactured this go round.

05HDRAM · 05-12-2008, 05:55 AM

I am 5'10", and the forward controls are one of the best mods to make.

64Kym · 05-13-2008, 04:09 AM

Gotta have them, once on you will wonder why it took you so long to do it !

05HDRAM · 05-13-2008, 06:01 AM

If you need more room for your feet, try adding a set of aftermarket pegs. I added a set of Kuryakyn Widow Pegs, and it gives me more room to move my feet around. After putting these on, the stock pegs seem like toothpicks.

geoffsimpson · 05-13-2008, 03:31 PM

Johnskit FC's and Karyakyn Zombie pegs...i could still use a little more leg room, but can't think how i've ridden so long without 'em

05-09-2008, 07:59 PM	#1 (permalink)
Kooter Where Am I ? Joined: May 2008 Bike: '08 Suzuki C50T Location: Cottage Grove, MN (Twin Cities) Posts: 48	General Consensus of Forward Controls? I'm new to the world of modding, and I don't really know anyone that has done much for mods. Because of this, I'm just now learning about forward controls. I'm wondering what the general consensus is about these kits. Are they really as good as they seem? Will I be comfortable (5'11...average height)? Are they practical, or is it like when kids lay down while driving their car? Hmm...I'm very interested. It would be nice to get my legs out in front more...hmmmm <--that's just because I find it rather comical!!

05-10-2008, 02:33 AM	#5 (permalink)
Townie In Training Joined: Jun 2006 Bike: 2005 Black M50 Location: Adelaide Australia Posts: 119	Do it.......... __________________ De-badged, Dropped 3", John's Kit forward controls, Pro Series Hypercharger (with red LED inside), PCIII USB, HK 3" Straight Staggers, Saddlemen Profile tattoo seat, Chilhowee tank bra, OEM Bag Supports, luggage rack and backrest.

05-10-2008, 02:35 PM	#7 (permalink)
rkr0923 Seat Tester Joined: May 2007 Bike: 2007 M50 Location: Alabama Posts: 89	I have the Jardin Forward Controls and I love them. I did switch back to the stock and found I like the forwards better, swapped right back. __________________

05-13-2008, 04:09 AM	#10 (permalink)
64Kym Where Am I ? Joined: Oct 2007 Bike: Black M50 Location: Adelaide Australia Posts: 46	Gotta have them, once on you will wonder why it took you so long to do it ! __________________ Cobra Streetrod Slashdowns & 2000Fi , Hypercharger, 2.5 lowering bones waiting fitting

05-13-2008, 03:31 PM	#12 (permalink)
geoffsimpson M-J Member of the Month! Joined: Jun 2006 Bike: Grey, not silver, GREY 2006 Suzuki Boulevard M50 Location: Prince George BC Posts: 2,702	Johnskit FC's and Karyakyn Zombie pegs...i could still use a little more leg room, but can't think how i've ridden so long without 'em __________________ It's true that every time you hear a bell ring, an angel gets its wings... But what they don't tell you is that every time you hear a mouse trap "snap", and Angel gets set on fire... Grey * De-badged * V & H Straightshots w/ Thunder-Monster Baffles and Billet Hot-Tips * POWAH COMMANDAH!! * Kury Wide Style Levers * Kury Zombie Pegs (what's left of them) * Johnskit Forward Controls * Johnskit 2.5" Lowering Kit * Carbon Fibre-esque Tank Trim * Memphis Shades HellCat windshield * Passenger Backrest * Baddass MO-FO behind the bars * Thunder MFG Pro Series HyperCharger en-route

05-09-2008, 09:02 PM	#2 (permalink)
diamond_jim Macho, Macho Man! Joined: Oct 2007 Bike: Rolling Thunder Location: Heart of Dixie Posts: 2,726	Get them. Trust me.

05-09-2008, 09:28 PM	#3 (permalink)
Kooter Where Am I ? Joined: May 2008 Bike: '08 Suzuki C50T Location: Cottage Grove, MN (Twin Cities) Posts: 48	good enough for me....now lets just hope the wife doesn't shoot me for spending another $200 on "the dumb motorcycle" GASPS Such BLASPHEMY!!

05-10-2008, 01:54 AM	#4 (permalink)
diamond_jim Macho, Macho Man! Joined: Oct 2007 Bike: Rolling Thunder Location: Heart of Dixie Posts: 2,726	With the stock foot peg setup, you ride. With the forward controls, you cruise. You ever see that guy out on his his cruiser and you say to yourself, "Man, that guy looks cool"? That's cause he's plantin' his feet on some forward controls. Now, how to tell your wife. When she's got her back turned to you and she's doing the dishes, vacuuming, ironing or doing other menial housework, walk up behind her, put your hands on her hips in a slightly provocative manner, bring your lips right up close to her ear and whisper, in your best Berry White voice, "Baby, for $135, I can get 3 1/2 more inches." When she turns around with a huge smile and starts to ask how, just press a finger to her lips and say, "Don't worry, baby, I'll take care of it all. If it's alright with you then just nod." She'll nod. Then smile and walk away. And hide the bill.

05-10-2008, 04:37 PM	#8 (permalink)
CheapBike Seat Tester Joined: Jul 2007 Bike: 88 Honda VF750 Supermagna Location: Utah Posts: 94	I recently got my first set of forward controls and I do love them. But... There are times when on the longer rides I wished I had some pegs where the originals used to be just to change my leg position. That's a luxury you have with stock pegs and highway pegs for the cruising. Even still, I won't own another cruiser without em if I can get my hands on em. Nobody stocks em for my old bike, had to group up with 9 others to get some manufactured this go round.

05-12-2008, 05:55 AM	#9 (permalink)
05HDRAM Found second gear by accident Joined: Jun 2007 Bike: 2006 M50 Location: Southeast, PA Posts: 314	I am 5'10", and the forward controls are one of the best mods to make.

05-13-2008, 06:01 AM	#11 (permalink)
05HDRAM Found second gear by accident Joined: Jun 2007 Bike: 2006 M50 Location: Southeast, PA Posts: 314	If you need more room for your feet, try adding a set of aftermarket pegs. I added a set of Kuryakyn Widow Pegs, and it gives me more room to move my feet around. After putting these on, the stock pegs seem like toothpicks.

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