Anouther question. I have heard the cat is in the mufflers in a 2011 sg. So, if i have v and h slip on's does this mean i have eliminated the cat from my system?

 

Dunno my 2013 street bob fits me fine and I am 6'3 @ 245lbs and using stock seat etc..

 

I'm 6'2" and I have forward controls with a 2.5" extension. Factory seat, and I went on a 1500 mile trip in two days. My hands are at shoulder height with the bars I have.

 

I've got an 08 street bob. The stock mini apes caused extreme stiffness between my shoulder blades so I put in a 4" riser and that solved that.
A mustang seat it a must have. Mine pushed meback 2 more inches which made it possible to stretch right out while riding.
I suggest keeping the mid controls and just add highway pegs. Mids are superiors far as weight balance and handling,and highway pegs are more comfy without a shifter in the way. Long trips you will be very pleased tohave another option for leg position.
I put tw6-6 cams in my bike,106",worked heads and a pcv. I get 50mpg on the highway with 107hp/115tq. A propipe will improve mid range torque significantly,mine did.

 

You didnt test ride and figure this out before buying ...?

 

I have HD forwards on my 2009 FXDC, a Mustang Vintage seat with backrest and a 4 1/2"
curved riser with stock bars and cabling. I've ridden 12-14 hours straight and up to two weeks
on the bike in this configuration. I'm 5-11, 230lbs with a 31" inseam so I'm not built like an
orangutang.. pretty normal..

I wouldn't mind bringing the bars a bit closer, but it's not important enough to invest a gazillion
bucks in all new cables.

HTH

 

You want to focus on your sitting position for comfort.

I too have struggled with this so I feel I have a good idea of what you mean exactly.
Your feet, seat and bars need to be just so for your body type.

In my case I need to move my floor boards forward about 3", get a seat that brings me back and up a hair, and bars I dont have to stretch to reach while sitting upright.
Thats just me on a Road King, your sitting position will determine what you need.
With your seat and bars, you want to sit and have someone help you with a level and a broom stick and a tape measure.

Sit on your bike, and with it sitting pretty level put your feet on the boards/pegs and close your eyes, sit so your are comfy and put your hands out on the broomstick or bar or pipe or whatever you use,to where you wish your bars were.
Measure the height, width, and pullback of where you are putting your arms/ hands
look up where and how to measure these on site like br customs or other site that sells and makes bars, they usually have a section about measuring.

Bars alone sometimes can make all the difference.

IF you want to ride for long periods you dont want your arms in a position where fatigue will set it, it will be slightly different for everyone.

For me I like beach bars, they pullback and have good width, without having my arms up or elevated, I find it to be the most comfortable for me in combination with a good seat and adjusted floor boards.
Some find ape hangers work for them, it just depends on your body type and arm length,l inseam, etc..
The dealer really should do this for more people but if you buy privately its all up to you anyway.

I used a Mustang solo seat on my last Road King but I am thinking of a custom or a C&C seat this time because I want to do a stretch tank.

Anyway I would start with your feet, make sure your controls are where you want them, then look at your bars, and measure to see how far off your comfort zone is to your actual bars, you might be able to simply adjust your existing bars in some cases.
It will take a little tweaking, but if you do it right, you can make your bike perfect for you, sell your stock parts to offset the cost and it doesnt have to hurt.
Great thing is you can get bars made custom for under $500 many around $300 and that might be your best bet depending on what your dimensions end up being that you need.
I am 6'3" 250 after a few years of back surgery and gaining a lot of weight from not being able to walk or burn calories for 3 years, so my riding position and style changed also.
I find the feet forward and seat/bars combo will make a good looking uncomfortable bike into a good looking dream to ride bike.
Good luck.
IF you need any help with detailed bars measuring look at some bar makers sites like BR customs, they have a ton of good info that can help you and you can also correspond with them or other makers to get more details that will help you make the right decision.

I decided since I have to swap out bars I am going to do some custom bus bars, like beach bars, with all internal wiring and throttle, clutch etc.. everything hidden and a super clean look, I figured if I am going to do it I want it perfect looking as well as perfect fitting.

Good luck

Lump

 

Apes (I have 16"),mustang seat w/backrest,forwards on my 2012 Street Bob.I'm 6',225lbs.

 

Yes, the cats are in the exhaust cans not in the head pipes

 

When you put on the 16's did you have to get new cables and wiring?