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Old Oct 11, 2016 | 09:04 PM
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Originally Posted by slvrscoobie
I did! immediately put the seat on, but its too short for me, even with the forward controls, my knees are at 45* lol
and the handlebars dont have the dimples, so I cant install them - realized this After I took the others off so that was fun lol. Oh well, now I know how they work and will look at a set with the dimples.
Thats a bummer man. You can always internally route the wires for the handlebars. Thats what I was going to do if I kept them.
 
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Old Oct 12, 2016 | 04:04 PM
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Couldn't find one tall enough for my 2002, so I ordered one that didn't fit and had it fabricated to fit and wal-la 19" rise, pillow will be in shortly, the wife will love it
 
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Old Oct 13, 2016 | 07:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Jlg24
Added a 2.5" tank lift and tucked the wires. Then wrapped my v&h big radius. She's looking right now, just waiting on my licks 10" z bars.
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Thank you, that's good to hear about the bars. Lower back gets a little tight after 2 hours straight on the drag bars.
Bike's looking good!

I know what you mean about the back & drag bars. I have 10" on mine and used some riser extensions to get them a bit taller. Fit me perfectly.
 
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Old Oct 13, 2016 | 07:47 PM
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Drove it on damp pavement for the first time, nerve wracking but made it fine.
 
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Old Oct 13, 2016 | 08:11 PM
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Originally Posted by slvrscoobie
Drove it on damp pavement for the first time, nerve wracking but made it fine.
Pretty soon you'll be ready for a little white stuff.



 
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Old Oct 13, 2016 | 08:42 PM
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Originally Posted by DK Custom
Bike's looking good!

I know what you mean about the back & drag bars. I have 10" on mine and used some riser extensions to get them a bit taller. Fit me perfectly.
I just love how the drag bars look though. Hard to ditch them haha. That dk custom tank lift, coil and ignition relocate, and speedo relocate(w/smooth top clamp and dummy light bracket) made such a huge difference on the bike. Couldn't have asked for a smoother install also. Hoping it looks as good with the 10" z bars
 
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Old Oct 14, 2016 | 09:03 PM
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Popped on an old fairing that I had laying around. Wanted to see how I would like it with the tank lift and drag bars. I think it all flows well together. Not sure about it with the 10" z bars though
 
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Old Oct 15, 2016 | 09:59 AM
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I just love how the drag bars look though. Hard to ditch them haha. That dk custom tank lift, coil and ignition relocate, and speedo relocate(w/smooth top clamp and dummy light bracket) made such a huge difference on the bike. Couldn't have asked for a smoother install also. Hoping it looks as good with the 10" z bars

Yeah the drag bars look cool-

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But the 10" Mini-Apes with Riser Extensions are so much more comfortable for me...they must look good too...won 2nd Place at Little Sturgis.

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Threw on my new black lever and grips. However now my left turn signal requires a significant press to activate. What'd I do?
 
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Old Oct 15, 2016 | 05:31 PM
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Bottomed it out on a speed bump in the parking lot. Passed gas.
 
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