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Old 05-26-2016, 06:33 PM
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Sorry if this has been covered, i looked. But I am 6'3" with a 34" inseam. I feel all cramped up on the bike. I saw I could move my controls forward but for the uninitiated is that my brake and shifter? What about the pegs? And lastly what seat would anyone with similar problems recommend? I was looking at the Daddy Long Legs until I found out LePera doesn't make it for my bike. ANY suggestions are welcome.

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Usually a forward control extension moves the shifter, brake lever, and the pegs forward by a preset number of inches. Can't help with the seat, but you would probably need either something low profile that follows the fender...or something tall that keeps your legs more stretched.
 
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Old 05-26-2016, 10:27 PM
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What seat are you running now?

Look for a seat that move you back and up like the Mustang Studded Solo seat.
 
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I'm 6'1" with a 34" inseam and I moved my forward controls 3", Danny gray buttcrack seat and if your looking for a little more reach in the bars I bought a set of 8.5" risers with 2" pullback and turned them around so the pullback is facing away from me adding a little more stretch.
 
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Not sure I want to raise any higher. I was thinking to get lower and back???

Can someone tell me if this is what I am looking for?

http://www.arlenness.com/prodcat/Controls1.asp

I have a drag Specialties seat. I tried to upload a pic but can't for some reason!

Chrome Dome Dave, thanks for the reply! Looking into those. Can you take a look at the link i provided and tell me whats what?
 

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Not sure I want to raise any higher. I was thinking to get lower and back???

Can someone tell me if this is what I am looking for?

http://www.arlenness.com/prodcat/Controls1.asp

I have a drag Specialties seat. I tried to upload a pic but can't for some reason!

Chrome Dome Dave, thanks for the reply! Looking into those. Can you take a look at the link i provided and tell me whats what?
Yup, check the classifieds section 1st might be a used set in there
 
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If you go lower, your legs will be raised making it a more cramped feeling.
 
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Next in line, thanks for the reply. I hadn't thought of that. I was thinking lower and extended foot pedals would stretch me out????
 
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