I started with a set of 2004-2013 XL mid controls with no longer available vented brake pedal & shifter lever that i sent out for powdercoat as well as a pair of Joker Machine footpegs.
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Just completed install XL Mid Controls on my 2011 XR1200X
Okay before anyone knocks it, I made absolutely no modifications whatsoever to my existing factory Rear Sets and can go back to them at any time and you would practically never know I had mids on here except for the factory frame mounts I had installed while my RSD pipe was being fabbed to fit my bike. I removed my rear sets and sent them to powdercoat so I figured now would be the best time to try this while my bike is down anyway. Also, I plan on riding from Orange County, Ca to Denver, Co in June so I thought I would compare the comfort/ride.
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I used a 2003 sportster forward control shifter lever for my rear brake pivot. The shaft diameter is exactly the same as the XR. The depth of the XL shifter lever was nearly twice that of the XR brake pedal, I had to cut/shave/tap and massage this lever into what it is now. I used a 2004-up XL mid control peg shaft that I cut the excess off and welded a riser washer on the end then finished it off with a decorative RSD button.
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I then used a 2004-up XL forward control shift rod with double heims
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adjustable at both ends to get my pedal height set just where I want it.
I guess I would be considered average height at 5'10". I took my bike for a decent ride last night around town and man what a difference. The comfort is night and day! The riding stance with the mid controls actually makes my seating position more comfortable, I'm sitting against the rear of the seat which now feels like a good lumbar support. I no longer feel like my arms are heavy on the handlebars or leaning on them. I used to find myself sometimes missing the tiny rear brake pedal and now it feels like the rear brake works even better although I'm sure it just works the same as before. Even at stoplights I would constantly have my legs resting/hitting the footpegs on the rear but that is gone. I found my way here to the XR from a 2007 Sporty Roadster so I'm quite partial to the feel of the mid controls but I absolutely love the XR!
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I used 2004-2013 Factory H-D mid controls--no modifications to the left side but there are several modifications to the right side. You have to find a good welder/fabricator in your area(unless you possess those skills) to make some metal stand-off blocks to weld to your frame to replicate the mid controls mounts on a 2004-2017 sportster XL model, the XR frame was not made with these. I was fortunate enough to have a 2007 XL1200R so I rode it over to the shop so my fabricator could take a look and make measurements in order to get the controls mounted correctly. Here's som stock XL mid mounts:
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