forward controls

[Nightengale]

i just wanted to pass this on to anyone that has thought about forward controls on their bike.

http://www.tcbroschoppers.com/index.php/forward-controls/yamaha-xs1100-forward-controls.html

these are the first ones that i have seen that were made specifically for our bikes.

[jwhughes3]

Thanks for bringing those up for folks who want to try. A bit spendy. I would think about them if they allowed you to maintain existing control, but I understand those work as fwd only.

TC developed his own that maintains both stock and fwd. I think I might try my hand someday at making my own.

John

[Tat2demon]

Ill be getting a set of these and making my own mod to keep the existing controls also.

[fredintoon]

i just wanted to pass this on to anyone that has thought about forward controls on their bike. - - -

Hi Nightengale,
that looks to be a well made system and at today's materials and fabrication costs it's price is quite reasonable.
But the blurb contains one thing that just ain't true.
It sez:-
"makes long trips much more comfortable due to the fact that your legs are extended forwards rather than bent."
What it should say is:-
" makes long trips far less comfortable due to the fact that your legs are extended forwards so that you cannot take the load off your spine."

[Yard Dogg]

That's really going to depend on your seat. These bikes can be very comfortable. For most people, the stock seat and pegs is comfortable cause it's the upright position. But for me. I prefer my seat lower, further back and my feet on highway pegs. I do like having a few options for pegs though. I like to stand up a little every now and then. My most comfortable position is back on the bike, seat low, forward controls, like a recliner. I prefer the lower center of gravity also for handling. Most people will argue this, but I find that with a high seat, the bike tends to have a secondary hook up point after leaning in. It feels as though I would lean in initially, then the bike would wash a little, then hook up for the corner. With a reclined position and lower center of gravity, it just hooks up for me. I'm not trying to race anyone either.

[fredintoon]

- - - My most comfortable position is back on the bike, seat low, forward controls, like a recliner. - - -

Hi Dogg,
anatomically, people were built out of apes. An ape swings through trees or walks on all fours so his spine hangs in a catenary.
Your riding position reverses that, putting your spine in compression and bending it the wrong way.
The perfect riding position is arms, thighs, knees all at 90º angles and the entire body tilted forward 5º.
Like on a Vincent.

[Yard Dogg]

When you sit in a chair do you put your feet underneath you or in front of you? Do you lean back against it or do you sit straight up without using the back rest? Heck no, you lean back with your feet out in front because it's comfortable. Why would I want to lean forward? It's almost like saying a rocket is more comfortable than a cruiser. There's a reason cruisers have forward controls and a low seat, because it puts you in a more natural position. Just because your legs are forward, doesn't mean your spine is crooked. Also, if you are leaning forward you are putting extra weight on your hands and having to hold your head up, putting your neck in a awkward position. A cruiser is more comfortable than these bikes stock.

[Nightengale]

not on mine

Hi Nightengale,
that looks to be a well made system and at today's materials and fabrication costs it's price is quite reasonable.
But the blurb contains one thing that just ain't true.
It sez:-
"makes long trips much more comfortable due to the fact that your legs are extended forwards rather than bent."
What it should say is:-
" makes long trips far less comfortable due to the fact that your legs are extended forwards so that you cannot take the load off your spine."

i wouldnt use them on my bike, since mine is a hardtail having my feet in the stock position helps me with the the bumps. and i know with my feet forward i wouldnt be able to do that. i just wanted to pass on the info since i have heard quite a few people on here ask about them. i have never personally ridden with them, and really dont think they would work well with how i have my bike set up.