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Old Jan 28, 2018 | 12:06 PM
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I 2nd the DKcustoms kit recommendation. Personally, i think anything more than 2 is too much. But to each their own. I'm quite happy with the 1.5....

 
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Old Jan 28, 2018 | 12:15 PM
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I’m not super happy with the 3” either. Would go with 2”
 
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Old Jan 28, 2018 | 12:17 PM
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Holes don’t line up anymore.
I’ll drill the small one bigger and then lift the back half an inch I guess
 
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Old Jan 29, 2018 | 07:22 AM
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You should be able to just roll the tank forward to re-align. Don't drill.
 
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Old Jan 29, 2018 | 10:28 AM
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You should be able to just roll the tank forward to re-align. Don't drill.
^^^^ This.

...but also check your bars clearance lock to lock. I know mine get pretty damn close to the tank.
 
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Old Jan 29, 2018 | 04:37 PM
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Originally Posted by FLYING_BURRITO_BROTHER
^^^^ This.

...but also check your bars clearance lock to lock. I know mine get pretty damn close to the tank.
I installed the Breakout CVO Speedo. I can’t go forward:-(Apes will fix the handle bar issue:-)Ordered a 2” kit from DKLet’s see how that goes
 
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Old Jan 29, 2018 | 04:59 PM
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I got a square piece of gasket material, about 1/8" thick, annd cut it to fill the gap. Problem solved.
 
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Installed the 2” kit today.
pretty happy with the look.
 
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can you flip the gauge to the otherside of the handlebars??

This lloks awfully close!
 
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Yes I could and yes it’s close :-)
 
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