need tips for a tall guy
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need tips for a tall guy
I'm 6'7" and am looking to make my 07' Wide Glide more rider friendly for me. Does anyone know where I can find forward controll extentions? And how much taller of a bar can i go with while not changing cables and lines? Any other ideas are also appreciated.
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Kuryakyn makes extended forward controls... Like 2" i think. Might be able to add 2 inch more in the riders without moving up in cable length. But you will need to get longer cables and brake line if you want anything taller.
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Sounds like you know what things to change, it's just a matter of getting what fits. I'm 6'4" with 34" inseam and recently changed my Kuryakyn standard forwards for the extended versions that I think are 2" longer than the standard controls. With the seat and bars I am using, they fit me perfectly and I couldn't stand them any farther away from me. They also sell a 3" extension kit that works with HD forward controls (but not Kuryakyn forwards - go figure) that will put them out there a bit further even. And they sell something called cruise mounts that you can mount to your current forward controls and it gives you a separate set of pegs to stretch your legs out when you are cruising along.
I can't help you with the bars but consider a different seat as another option as well. There are seats out there that move you back further, up closer, or even give you room to move back and forth a little more than a stock seat.
I can't help you with the bars but consider a different seat as another option as well. There are seats out there that move you back further, up closer, or even give you room to move back and forth a little more than a stock seat.
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I'm 6'7'' as well and I have +3'' forwards and find them to be very comfortable. There are many company's that have them, just find the one's that suite you the best. I also have a Barebones which puts you a little further back from the bars and pegs. I don't know what bars you can get with stock cables, but I run 16" and they are perfect.
