Best Race Weight Mid Controls for Performance Baggers

[@GnarlyZEUS]

Love this, bro. I Googled M8 mid controls review and this video was second to the top. I was super stoked when I saw that you went with Performance Machine, because that’s where I was leaning. Seriously, great video.

[@JPPerformance360]

I have been looking at this same exact setup and you have me sold thanks for doing the video

[@MichaelBertini]

That's great to hear, John! Let me know what you think of the setup once you install it. I'm loving mine so far. 🤘🏼

[@Torch114]

This was a video I was excited to see. I'm 5'4 and I know mid controls on a bagger for me would make a world of difference. Great video bud!

[@MichaelBertini]

Thanks, bud! The mid controls make a HUGE difference in the bikes handling. And in my opinion, Performance Machine makes one of the best mid-controls out there. I have some for sale on the Performance Bagger Facebook group. 🤘🏼

[@stoolbender]

So glad I stumbled across your channel. Looking forward to the content.

[@MichaelBertini]

Thanks for the love and support, Jerrad! ❤️🤘🏼

[@arius2547]

Great job with your information and content. I too like the positioning and handling of a bike with mid controls weighing in at 800 pounds. My street glide is still on air, low and long. But I have thought of a performance bagger build. Keep up the good work.

[@MichaelBertini]

Thanks! Mid controls definitely help with that feeling of "lightness" as you mentioned. Air, low and long is still very nice. We all have our own tastes and styles. The only one thing I now believe every bike should have is a turbo setup. Now that I've felt how a boosted bike is, I don't think I'll ever go back after installing my turbo kit. 😬

[@SunnySanMiguel]

Great video im getting this kit for my M8 Fat Bob 2019!

[@blades2255]

Beautiful gold ones would of looked badass on your bike, I love them. Wish they made them for 2013 's and down

[@jeremyswaney4193]

Love the was they look... Im in the process of buying the Harley Davidson mid control set up for my sport glide.

[@MichaelBertini]

Performance Machine makes some killer parts so definitely give them a serious consideration. If you hit them up and tell them I sent you they might hook you up. 🤘🏼

[@roncoburn7771]

nice the new hhi mid controls are the bomb

[@MichaelBertini]

Yeah, Ron, they're amazing! Performance Machine did a stellar job with building, in my opinion, the best mid-controls on the market. 🤘🏼

[@sly82baldazo15]

Nice video buddy !!!

[@jasenhaynes8046]

Looks good, I would like to sit on a bike with that setup, to see if I would like it and works for me.

[@MichaelBertini]

I think you should ride one with it. Just sitting on it might not give you the full of effect. I think one you ride with it, you're going to want the same setup. I regret not doing it sooner. It's soooo much more control over the bike. It also feels much lighter in weight. 😍🤘🏼

[@daxclevenger4140]

THE SETUP LOOKS GREAT, I WISH PM MADE A SETUP FOR MY YEAR

[@MichaelBertini]

Thanks, Dax! I'm going to assume that as the demand increases they'll broaden the range of years they cover.🤘🏼

[@michaeldebenedetti9734]

What shifter linkage did you use? Great video super helpful. I will be installing mine soon.

[@scottluna4249]

Nice video man. I also have a street glide and I’m 6’0 tall. Have been thinking about doing this same upgrade to my bike. How does it feel for long distance rides? Do you feel cramped after being riding for a few hours straight or is it still comfortable?

[@gregyanz7244]

The un treaded portion of a bolt is called the "Grip length" .

[@302BAGGER]

Bro you gotta let us in on where you are posting your take offs for sale, seriously I could finish half my build with your extras !!

[@MichaelBertini]

LOL!!! On the Performance Bagger Facebook group or just hit me up on Instagram. 😉😬🤘🏼

[@WestPalmWoody]

Love the look and feel of mids, but I ride my bagger across county every year to Sturgis and I need the ability to move my feet around. But those PM's look killer on your sled, buddy!

[@MichaelBertini]

Yeah I remember you mentioning this before. Just use the highway pegs when you want to stretch those legs out. 😉😜😅

[@roadglide]

100% agree.

[@joemazzenga]

Okay just tried installing with a new Vance & Hines HIGH OUTPUT RR 2 into 1 high and can not get clearance on the pipe can you make a make a recommendation on a pipe that works well 2018 RG special

[@touch5563]

Just wondering what did you do with those MJK floor boards and controls? Awesome vid and keep up the great content!

[@MichaelBertini]

Thanks for the love and support, bud! I sold them about two months back. But if I were to go back and time, I wouldn't have purchased them in the first place. I did however regret selling my Flo Motorsports stuff. It's a better bang for your buck. If you're looking for some nice high-end floorboards check out the ones from Trask. 🤘🏼

[@9secfxr]

Great video and excellent detailed step by step install-looking to add these to my 17’ Road Glide with my Feuling X pipe. Looks close in that gap between rear pipe and cam cover-and pivot shaft may fit my pipe. Would you happen to know distance from Trans bolt to shaft and a height measurement of the pivot shaft from a cam cover bolt or other height measurement? Also the width of the pivot shaft- Thanks 👍

[@MichaelBertini]

Hit me up on Instagram and message me a pic of the measurements you need. 😬👍🏼

[@trebermcclanahan2813]

Awesome video very helpful! What windshield is that btw

[@MichaelBertini]

Thanks! The windshield is a Klock Werks "Flare" and mine is the 8.5" and it is the "Tint" color. Here is a link to it: getklocked.com/flaretm-for-2014-2021-flh

[@georgehakeem]

How was it on long trips I love mids but I also like my touring bike for comfort I don’t wanna cramp up

[@MichaelBertini]

I wouldn't do long trips on it, but if you do on yours, not sure if I would go with mids.

[@georgehakeem]

@@MichaelBertini I do long trips so maybe I’ll just stick to my boards Thank you

[@johnmacias01]

Good content, i looked at these kits from Big Bear a while back, but it seemed a bit much. Anyways looks good! Thanks

[@MichaelBertini]

I would HIGHLY recommend the ones from Performance Machine. The quality is just next level. And the fitment! 🤤🤘🏼

[@johnmacias01]

@@MichaelBertini Do you have the race weight version? Thanks

[@MichaelBertini]

@@johnmacias01 Yes, the race weight version. 👍🏼

[@misterj5045]

I've started looking at ways to increase the lean angle on my bike. I've found myself dragging the stock floorboards pretty hard and assume that this is one of the steps. I have the exact same pipes on my bike and I get dark spotting on them. Have you noticed this on yours? I vented my head breathers to the ground, because my first assumption was that oil mist from the intake might be the cause, but I still seem to have the same issue.

[@MichaelBertini]

These mid-controls will definitely help with the lean angle. Like several degrees more in lean angle. In terms of my pipe, I didn't notice any spots on them, but I also cleaned that exhaust a lot, so not sure if that would change things. Potentially. 😬🤷🏽‍♂

[@ericjames7680]

Do they fit with the stock header pipe? Their website does not say. Also can you still deploy the jiffy stand OK?

[@MichaelBertini]

Based on the pictures I'm finding online, it does look like it will work. Yes, the jiffy stand is perfect. 🙂🤘🏼

[@MrWoodnnails]

Can you feel a lot more engine vibration through your feet?

[@MichaelBertini]

I didn't, but that is very user dependent. You might notice some I would assume depending on your foot wear. 😅

[@dallasdesroche1597]

How is that exaughst for cornering? I want to build my road king (twin cam) for performance and im really looking at the lean angle

[@MichaelBertini]

@@dallasdesroche1597 it’s super solid for cornering. You should checkout Blockhead’s new exhaust. 🤘🏼

[@dallasdesroche1597]

@@MichaelBertini their website shows only m8 parts for exaughsy

[@MichaelBertini]

@@dallasdesroche1597 who’s website?

[@dallasdesroche1597]

@@MichaelBertini blockhead moto

[@MichaelBertini]

@@dallasdesroche1597 odd. Hit them up tomorrow and ask for Justin, he’ll make something happen.

[@drainmonkeys385]

Idk. I think it’s a mistake to remove floor boards for pegs.. maybe if they are mini boards that is ok.. but long rides. I want boards not pegs

[@MichaelBertini]

For love rides, I agree with you. 🤘🏼

[@20sgcvo90]

Any chance we can see a video with dragy and numbers for your rocket ship 🚀 some time soon

[@MichaelBertini]

I'll look into getting a dragy this week. 😬🤘🏼

[@20sgcvo90]

@@MichaelBertini can’t wait and I’m sure everyone else are curious what kind of numbers that bad boy runs

[@MichaelBertini]

@@20sgcvo90 I'm sure! I just need to find a good motorcycle mount. I just reached out to Dragy Motorsports now. So hopefully I hear back from them soon. 😬👍🏼

[@jasonkimble8926]

First time I seen install on this 👍

[@MichaelBertini]

😬😅🤘🏼

[@rizzoerizo9458]

thx for the video. what is the current weight of your bike?

[@MichaelBertini]

I'm going to be doing a whole video on this soon. It's 680lbs-ish but it's getting even lighter in weight soon. 😬

[@rizzoerizo9458]

@@MichaelBertini XD How? going on a diet? or driving without shoes? because I can't imagine how more... XD, seriusly, i cant wait to see that video

[@MichaelBertini]

@@rizzoerizo9458 "Going on a diet" 🤣🤣🤣 I didn't think I could reduce anymore weight, but somehow I did. And a lot.

[@RideFaster]

So this will work with a bassani rr3 exhaust?

[@MichaelBertini]

It should, bud. The Bassani Road Rage 3 has been run with those mids, based on what I've seen in the Performance Bagger Facebook group. 🤘🏼

[@DeBa1226]

Good stuff, good content….Hey got a couple peeps for you to connect with. Great vids, badass bikes, check out Cycle-Fanatix and his buddy Holy Shift

[@MichaelBertini]

Thanks, bud! I'll check them out. 😬🤘🏼

[@DanBeanner-zo3ms]

Ness makes the best. They are not underneath you. Really push your feet to the forward mid position with your knees straight not bent under your hips. PM makes good parts i have their rear radial brake caliper bracket. Just dont like the positioning of their mids.

[@MichaelBertini]

@@DanBeanner-zo3ms thanks 👊🏼

[@DanBeanner-zo3ms]

@@MichaelBertini yeah ive put 30k miles on my ness mids. Real comfortable in long rides. How have you found long term use and comfort outta PM's. BTW I'm 6ft so that may play into my opinion.

[@MichaelBertini]

@@DanBeanner-zo3ms I liked them, but after awhile I wanted my legs a little more forward. And since I wasn’t taking my bike to the track, I really didn’t need them in such a high position.

[@newengland1575]

Knees are going to be screaming at you all cramped up at mid day. Mids are great for a race track not a bagger cruiser. Comfort is king in my book.

[@MichaelBertini]

Yeah it's definitely not for everyone. I had to take them off unfortunately, due to them getting in the way of the turbo waste gate. But I loved them when they were on there. 😬

[@ronnierivas5478]

Do you still have them? And willing to sell?

[@ryanr4181]

It better feel good for 1,100. No way.

[@206-HoneyBadger]

I mean, wow...

[@MichaelBertini]

Yaasssss ☺️🤘🏼