Just completed install XL Mid Controls on my 2011 XR1200X

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baddcactus

Discussion Starter · Apr 21, 2017 (Edited)

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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MadDogXR

· #21 · Apr 25, 2017

Ingenious and unique.

Sadwingsragn said:
I hate to think of what yall PM each other about me.

You know we don't PM. We just say it straight to your face.

geno

· #22 · Apr 26, 2017

Sadwingsragn said:
I hate to think of what yall PM each other about me.

Nothing we wouldn't say to you face-to-face.

tactikool

· #23 · Apr 27, 2017

I'm not big on mid controls personally, but these look tastefully done.

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baddcactus

Discussion Starter · #24 · May 25, 2017

Thank you! I've been getting some good response through the PM's as well asking questions about fitting these to their bikes. Any and all questions are welcome and I just hope I can help-- thanks guys.

tactikool said:
I'm not big on mid controls personally, but these look tastefully done.

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baddcactus

Discussion Starter · #25 · May 26, 2017

here's a few additional details I will add for the guys that have sent PM's regarding parts needed for mid-controls conversion since for some reason it won't let me send pics. Here's a partial set of 2014-up Sportster XL mid controls(you only need these from this set

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baddcactus

Discussion Starter · #26 · May 26, 2017

you will notice the brake pedal on the left is from 2004-2013 sportsters and the black pedal on the right is the 2014-up you need the 2014-up unless you want to modify the 04-13--just make it easier if you buy 2014-up.

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baddcactus

Discussion Starter · #27 · May 26, 2017

the black mounts are all the same from 2004-2017 they don't change

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so no problem there

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baddcactus

Discussion Starter · #28 · May 26, 2017

for the rear brake pivot shaft I cut and modified this mid-controls shaft part# 42541-04

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baddcactus

Discussion Starter · #29 · May 26, 2017

sorry I just looked at my pics above-- you can either modify a 2004-2013 mid controls shaft like I stated or I actually used a 2014-2017 sportster forward controls shaft part# 51730-10 (either one will work)

baddcactus

Discussion Starter · #30 · May 26, 2017

For the brake linkage between the brake pedal and pivot I used a 2004-2017 sportster forward controls shift linkage because it has 2 adjustable heims and you can dial your pedal level with this. H-D part# 34573-04 View attachment 205761 View attachment 205769

baddcactus

Discussion Starter · #31 · May 26, 2017

For the heavily modified brake pivot I used a 1999-2003 sportster forward controls shifter lever part# 42582-99 and cut/modified the hell out of it but the shaft hole is the same diameter as the XR. View attachment 205777 View attachment 205785

thebigman

· #32 · May 26, 2017

I am so glad you are sharing this with the forum ,Thank you much BC .:clap:

I've gotta get started scrounging for parts here and there so I can get this done .

Or if anyone has some of these parts laying around that want to get rid of them , I am interested .

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Dixie722

· #33 · May 30, 2017

I like it. good job. I would like to have known what possessed you to do it.. just sitting around and thought.. gee, I think i will change to mids on my bike. But very cool.

baddcactus

Discussion Starter · #34 · Apr 17, 2018

Sadwingsragn said:
Hey man, we don't judge here. Whatever fits you and makes you comfortable and happy riding the bike then have at it. Looks good. Only if you put apes on it then you could expect a fair to middling amount of grief from a bunch of guys here.

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Well I just had to do it so I expect a fair

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amount of grief (LOL)--I wanted taller bars without the "Apes" look so I had to design my own set; 10" rise x 3" pullback x 31.5" wide

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baddcactus

Discussion Starter · #35 · Apr 17, 2018

Dixie722 said:
I like it. good job. I would like to have known what possessed you to do it.. just sitting around and thought.. gee, I think i will change to mids on my bike. But very cool.

Hey Dixie, haven't been here in awhile but my inspiration was my previous bike; 2007 sportster roadster 1200R that I put mids on and just loved that comfort when it comes to long distance riding

windingroad

· #36 · Apr 17, 2018 (Edited)

Thanks baddcactus, now you've got my wheels turnin. I love the XR and I know it was designed with rearsets, but it gets uncomfortable for me too quickly. This is a way better solution than selling it and getting something else.

firegrunt

· #37 · Apr 17, 2018 (Edited)

sweet. I am still amazed of the mid controls. really considering this.
BTW what kind of headlight is it? Is that fork mounted? TY again

baddcactus

Discussion Starter · #38 · Apr 19, 2018

firegrunt said:
sweet. I am still amazed of the mid controls. really considering this.
BTW what kind of headlight is it? Is that fork mounted? TY again

It's the stock light housing hanging from the visor but I have a 2-piece billet Roland Sands Design "Tracker headlight bezel" and a Daymaker Taiwan knockoff that was only $50 on Amazon that works really well--it was a tight fit in the housing but will fit.

Sadwingsragn

· #39 · Apr 19, 2018

*facepalm*

;-)

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baddcactus

Discussion Starter · #40 · Apr 20, 2018

Sadwingsragn said:
*facepalm*

;-)

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LMAO! I love the new bars, the height is just right for my comfort and after a few 50 mile rides I feel I can do the 500 miles/per day I did back in June without fatigue. I think I

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truly have a 1-off bike with these bars, the mid controls & the RSD / Vance & Hines competition pipe.:clap:

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