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Old Feb 19, 2008 | 03:37 PM
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My buddy has an '07 Softail Custom and is looking for a kit to extend his forward controls. Any recommendations?
 
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Old Feb 19, 2008 | 03:42 PM
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i have a ness kit on my bike, they look nice, and its pretty comfortable, im gonna take them off though and see what is like w/o them(they were on when i bought it) because im only 5'8"
 
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Old Feb 19, 2008 | 04:07 PM
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I just got the Ness Kits delivered yesterday, will install them this weekend. Not a bad deal for $200 which included shipping.
 
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Old Feb 19, 2008 | 04:23 PM
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ORIGINAL: mt325

I just got the Ness Kits delivered yesterday, will install them this weekend. Not a bad deal for $200 which included shipping.
those hunks of metal are $200, hell i may sell mine hahaha
 
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Old Feb 19, 2008 | 04:40 PM
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i have the arlen nees 3 in on my 07 custom. and i love then and i bought them for 160.00 through my parts guy. did not have to pay shipping here and i would not pay 40 in shipping anyway that does not sound right at all. but anyway they are very nice to have
 
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Old Feb 19, 2008 | 04:49 PM
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They were listed on arlenness.com $188.95 plus shipping but I saved on tax WOOHOO
 
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Old Feb 19, 2008 | 05:28 PM
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I have the Arlen Ness 3" extensions on my bike and it's one of the best upgrades that I've done to the bike thus far.
 
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Old Feb 19, 2008 | 07:29 PM
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I have a 07 Night Train and I am thinking about putting the Ness kit on it. I was wondering how tall are you guys that have them on your bike. I am 6' 3" with a 32" inseam I am a little squished.Also how hard of an install is it? Could I manage myself?
 
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Old Feb 19, 2008 | 08:27 PM
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I'm 6' 3" with a 36" inseam...installed the 3" Ness kit myself (VERY easy to install...kit comes with everything you'll need)...I've had them on for 6,000 miles + and have had NO problems...check eBay for the best price (should be around $160.00 shipped)
 
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Old Feb 19, 2008 | 11:22 PM
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I'm 6' 3" with a 36" inseam...installed the 3" Ness kit myself (VERY easy to install...kit comes with everything you'll need)...I've had them on for 6,000 miles + and have had NO problems...check eBay for the best price (should be around $160.00 shipped)
I agree on Ness kit. Highly recommend this mod.

My install was on a '07 Softail Custom. Replacing brake line (included) was probably toughest part.

Best price I found was Eastern Performance through their E-Bay ad. Currently about $170 w/ free shipping.

-stef
 
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