Hello all,

I'm still trying to find that perfect comfort zone on my 1200c. Currently I'm running drag bars to stretch me out on top and stock forward controls. Being 6'3" I need all the help i can get. Problem is that now the bars are just a hair further forward than the pegs. I'm good riding for most of the day but then my knees and hips cramp up somethin fierce. So Im thinking of going with 2 inch extended forward controls, and possibly some heel rests to releive even more tension. I have already had my seat worked on moving me rearward about 3.5 inches which helped tons!! But the riding posture is still poor due to the bars being further than the pegs.

Anyone got any feedback on either of these parts?

Got heelrests? Do they help?

Got extended forward controls?

Can I install the controls myself?

Any and all info much thanks!!

Oh and here's my village person impression!

 

Sorry to hear about your problem. I'm 5'10 and luckily my 1200 C fits me fine. I don't know what kind of fix to recommend.

 

Heelrests are the only way to go. You will be amazed at the change in your comfort....and you stay more relaxed. I also changed to mini bars to change riding position....can't believe how much more comfortable they are. Bar change was recommended by a guy that rides an old shovelhead.....he was right. photo attached.

 

I have some Kuryakyn pegs with heel rests... they DO help for sure.

 

Just my guess as I don't know for sure but even though drag bars look tough, I don't think they are designed for the most comfortable riding position. It's my impression that your arms should be relaxed and bent to feel comfortable. This would take a lot of strain off the lower back also. Maybe with your height this isn't as much of a problem for you, but I know it would be for me. I'm 5'11" and I wish the stock bars were pulled back a little more than the way they are...Good luck to you.

 

Yea The drag bars make me reach just a tad, but i can lean back and ride straight. kinda weird but my back isnt hurting at all its all knees and hips thats bugging me. I ordered the 2 inch extenders and heal rests, lol. Gonna try both and see what gives. Got a smoking deal on everything off ebay.

Thanks all for your advice. I think its gonna work, just in time for my iron butt too....

 

Can you post a bigger picture of your bike? I have an XL1200C and was thinking of going with the mini-apes as well. It would be great to see a larger picture of your bike so I can't have a better idea of what it would look like.

 

trying to send a few pics as requested.[IMG]

 

oops...I may have reduced them all.

 

Nice looking bike!!! How do you like those pegs?