Which Is Best! Mids or Forwards or Mini Apes? Nightster 975

[@mr.solitude3352]

No one else provides the kind of ergo info that you do, and you do it so well too. Thank you for your labors of love. As someone with a 36" inseam, I would not appreciate where the knees would fall on this bike. As for apes of any length, mini included, I would receive a benefit from their closer proximity to me. However, and if my forearms are raised higher than my elbow, blood circulation becomes a concern for me on longer rides. Thanks again.

[@martinwesterstrand]

Came here to say THIS! Amazing work! New subscriber from Sweden here!

[@thinkingimpaired5663]

I used to have an R6 and both my hands and arms would go numb. Ergos are extremely important for me.

[@thinkingimpaired5663]

Nice comparisons between various riders and control/ handlebar combination. Thank you. For the ergo illustrations.

[@chrisbolton5461]

These are great comparison videos and really explain the different configurations. Magic.

[@omarreyes7329]

I love the 48 for having forward controls. I'm 5'10 and it just was so comfortable. I can not imagine riding a bike with mid controls for long periods of times.

[@stephenchigwidden7504]

I'm still hoping to see the Bronx. I'd like to see it in both 90hp and 150hp. I think it would cause quite a stir.

[@stephenchigwidden7504]

@HahrtDood a naked sports with Harley davidson written on the tank. A Suzuki GSX has 150hp and they sell millions. Sure maybe the Bronx might be a little lacking in some Ares but I'm sure it would still sell its brains and. 🧠

[@Oddman1980]

Thanks for this video! I have a '23 Nightster, and I'm 6'-0" with a 32" inseam. I don't like forward controls myself, I don't feel like I have as much control of the machine when my feet are in front of me. The mini apes do look like they would let me sit up straighter, so I may give those a shot.

[@CCitis]

Good looking machine I must admit. Never been a cruiser guy myself, but looks neat

[@porredbikes]

I'm 170 cm (5-7) and i find mid-control on my Nightster a perfect fit for me Now waiting for aftermarket seat / mini ape as the stock handlebar forces me to lean forward a little too much and the seat is uncomfortable once the torque kicks in

[@MrHugawa]

I agree 100%, I would tick the same two boxes, maybe even a backrest.

[@mikeogden5256]

I like both

[@Theoriginalbubbafett]

I have 34” inseam at 6’2” so stock with mini apes looking promising.

[@mrblondeheart9562]

I’m 5’10 (just shy of 6’ in boots) and the bike feels perfect for me. I want apes and forward controls for longer rides. My knees start to hurt after about an hour and a half of riding. I’m trying to find the forward controls

[@duanifilmz5585]

Iam very interested in this bike and ive noticed that the best modifications have been done out of the country i would love to see more info on mods on this channel

[@douglevin9557]

A friendly warning for those interested in the Nightster. I’ve been waiting since June for the brake line necessary to install longer handlebars. Now backordered for the fourth time until October 27th, 2022.

[@TreffNixBinVoll]

Muss man nur die Bremsleitung austauschen ? Oder muss man auch den Kupplungszug, Bremszug & Kabel verlängern ?

[@strangesolution1465]

do you have a good aftermarket option for purchasing the mini apes specifically that are a little more cost effective than the Harley ones and also a cable kit?

[@That90sKid]

My man, you're doing gods work. you know that?

[@BikesILike]

Thanks 90s Kid! 😁

[@flatcapcaferacer]

I had my first forward control bike with a 2010 1600 Thunderbird. Unfortunately for me I could never get used to putting my feet forward. I guess more importantly the my entire weight was on my tailbone without my legs providing any relieve. Maybe my last problem was being locked into one position on the seat. That was just me on that bike I haven't tried others, but it bothered me enough that I had a standard set of foot pegs made.

[@BikesILike]

Taller guys tend to go looking for forward controls just to give themselves some legroom. It's not ideal, like you said Flat Cap, carrying your weight on your tailbone. But Harley has done a great job here. At 6'!" I would be very happy with the standard controls. An example of that is the Scout Bobber Twenty. It's seating position and forward controls put my legs at an almost 90 degree bend, very comfortable.

[@flatcapcaferacer]

@@BikesILike 👍👍

[@BNatoAk]

Great video mate!

[@BikesILike]

Thank you!

[@seethebutter]

Very interesting, thanks!

[@rogerwilliams2629]

i need to check out your Indian demo ride, and have not looked at rhe Nightster at all yet. For me, mini apes and standard foot controls bexause if my back.

[@ttmadness34]

It actually looks more comfortable with the standard footpegs for taller riders. The thing is also when you spec it with these extras maybe you should consider the scout rogue which has the apes and forward controls as standard.

[@BikesILike]

I will do a comparison with the Rogue next.

[@BikesILike]

I agree! For my height I would just stick with the standard controls.

[@thomhodd]

Excellent video!

[@BikesILike]

Thank you very much!

[@lizardsonofanakie]

I have both forward controls and mini apes .I regret both I am 5"6'' . The relocated brake master cylinder makes the rear brake feel useless will not stop you at all . Mini apes have too lighter feel on the front end . About to change back to mid controls . will as 2" spacer to the riser with stock bars for better control .

[@BikesILike]

Yeah, height will play a big factor. Sounds like your rear brake needs bleeding?

[@MrEiniweini]

I really want to find out if the mini apes fit the Sportster S. They seem to have the same diameter of 3/4 to 1/2 at the controls. I am just not sure if the thumb controls lock into the bars the same between Sportster S and Nightster. The thing is, for right now there are neither risers nor bars for the Sportster S to change ergonomics. The cables and wires look like they could take a 2" riser (maybe 3"). They will be there one day I guess. The issue with buying a first generation bike is the time it takes the aftermarket to stock.

[@BikesILike]

That's interesting. I thought Harley would've had accessories for the Sportster S by now. Especially as the Nightster has accessories at launch.

[@MrEiniweini]

@@BikesILike Disappointingly, there are some basic Harley made parts but none yet available in Australia and no bars or risers. That all has to be aftermarket.

[@stubbingtonmarigold3032]

Can anyone explain why Harley didn’t give it a second front rotor?

[@BikesILike]

I don't think it needs it to be honest. My bike's the same weight and I have the same single 320 mm disc on the front and I have all the braking I need. It's very effective.

[@DefZen343]

@HahrtDood i have a 1200C sportster, 1 disk, i can lock the disk with 2 fingers if i wanted to, the Nightster is much lighter with Brembo brakes, i doubt it needs a 2nd disk, not worth the pain of bleeding 2 brakes and difficulty in cleaning the wheel... im not a big guy either, 5ft 8inches tall, 160 pounds.

[@toofastnobrakes]

Would you mind doing a “mids” video for the sportster S as well?

[@BikesILike]

Actually I will do that. 👍

[@toofastnobrakes]

@@BikesILike thank you 🙏 I’m pretty sure I won’t fit anyway. But would be nice to see how bad it is

[@MrAndrew1953]

I would never have forward controls on my bike.i just don't like have my feet that forward and exposed. The Mini apes look more interesting for me. If you're 5'8 how would mini apes be for me?

[@BikesILike]

Very, very, very similar to 5'9" Andrew.

[@MrAndrew1953]

@@BikesILike Jolly good to hear. This is a game of inches as your handlebar adjustment video highlighted. It's a nice bike, I think Harley Davidson have put out a bike that has its own unique character and will last. It's not as full on as the Sportster S which isn't a bad thing.

[@kennypool]

Yes, butt if the Yamato had 20" guns could they have sunk the Bismarck?

[@BikesILike]

Who can say...

[@tobylopez445]

INDIAN WINS HANDS DOWN.