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Old Sep 15, 2009 | 02:29 PM
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I'm 6' with a 34" inseam. I'm don't feel crammed on my NT but I think I would like to stretch out some more.

Considering the Ness 3" extension kit. Anyone out there put the kit on and felt too stretched out? Any regrets?

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Old Sep 15, 2009 | 02:38 PM
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Im the same size. Got a set of 3" extension plates so I could keep my stock controls and dont regret it a bit. MUCH more comfortable. Being that tall, I dont think you'll look back at your stock mids.
 
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Old Sep 15, 2009 | 03:19 PM
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no regrets, well one, wish i did it before i rode around for 1,000 miles. It is the best mod i did. Made a world of difference. When I first got it back, it was amazing how i felt stretched out and more comfortable. People even commented that I looked more relaxed.

Im 6-4 and highly recommend. My buddy that is 5"11 loves it when he can enjoy a ride on my back also. lol.
 
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Old Sep 15, 2009 | 03:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Hollywood Ball
I'm 6' with a 34" inseam. I'm don't feel crammed on my NT but I think I would like to stretch out some more.

Considering the Ness 3" extension kit. Anyone out there put the kit on and felt too stretched out? Any regrets?

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None whatsoever, I'm 6ft 3ins with a 34" inside leg, Rocker was OK but on long journeys I felt a bit cramped. Fitted the same kit (3" forward control extension kit), made the world of difference, like riding a different bike! :-) By the way, picks are before extensions were fitted :-))))
 

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Old Sep 15, 2009 | 03:50 PM
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Regrets?

Lemme tell ya this...I have 3" extensions on my Train and its so comfy with my 32-33" inseam that I cant even buy a Street Glide now cuz' I feel to cramped and the Glides all feel small!! Like riding lawnmower feel...Or sitting on the Toilet
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Thats serious talk Bro.

Without the extensions I feel like I'm sitting on a toilet...I dont like sitting on toilets. I like 100HP BarcoLoungers!!

3" extension on Softail = Badass Barcolounger!!
 
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Old Sep 15, 2009 | 04:13 PM
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I like this chaz guy. He makes me laugh and rides a train.

Do the Ness kit. I saw 'em on ebay the other day for about $160. Click me

Chaz, how high are your apes? I'm doing that next, I think. Yours look schweet.
 
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Old Sep 15, 2009 | 04:17 PM
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Chaz, how high are your apes? I'm doing that next, I think. Yours look schweet.

Thanx Bender...They are 12" Krome Werks Narrow apes. Had em' PC'ed black and drilled em meself. Cost me a whopping $50.00 plus powder charge.....
 
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Old Sep 15, 2009 | 04:28 PM
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Thanks, chaz. I'll keep that in mind. I've got a great powder coater right around the corner.
 
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Originally Posted by Hollywood Ball
I'm 6' with a 34" inseam. I'm don't feel crammed on my NT but I think I would like to stretch out some more.

Considering the Ness 3" extension kit. Anyone out there put the kit on and felt too stretched out? Any regrets?

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I'm the same size and they make a huge difference IMO. Matter of fact, it's just enough for controls and I like to rest my heels on top of the pegs for full stretch when riding on the long stretches. A Must have for anybody 6' or more.

Dale
 
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Old Sep 15, 2009 | 08:33 PM
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6' with 34" inseam here, and the 3" extensions on my Softail Custom made it WAY more comfortable for me.
 
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