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Old Sep 19, 2011 | 11:11 PM
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I have an 02 Deuce and I am 5'10" tall. I feel cramped just a bit, especially on long rides with the stock setup and was wondering if the 3" Ness extension kit would work with my height or if it will be extended to much. Anyone my height running this setup? Any input would be greatly appreciated. Thanks all
 
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Old Sep 20, 2011 | 02:02 AM
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BlueDeuce,

I'm 5'11". Mounted the Ness 3 inch extensions on my Night Train and found it to be a bit to much but this of-course is a personal opinion as every rider has different likes and dislikes. In hind-site I should have ordered a 2 inch extension.

Recommend you make some sort of food peg moch-up both 2 and 3 inch before you purchase.
 
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Old Sep 20, 2011 | 02:03 AM
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BlueDeuce,

I'm 5'11". Mounted the Ness 3 inch extensions on my Night Train and found it to be a bit to much but this of-course is a personal opinion as every rider has different likes and dislikes. In hind-site I should have ordered a 2 inch extension.

Recommend you make some sort of food peg moch-up both 2 and 3 inch before you purchase.
 
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have them on my 01 Softail and love them, except for the fact the brake pedal is non adjustable
 
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Old Sep 20, 2011 | 10:38 AM
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jetmach, how tall are you?
 
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5' 10"
 
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Old Sep 20, 2011 | 11:09 AM
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Jetmech74, thank you so much really appreciate the input. So no problem with the leg reach to the pedals for you.
 
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glad i could help. No problem with the pedals, it would'nt hurt for the brake pedal to come back a bit ( maybe just my brakes) but not a problem.
 
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Originally Posted by jetmech74
have them on my 01 Softail and love them, except for the fact the brake pedal is non adjustable
x2 on no brake pedal adjustment. take a few miles to get used to it
 
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I have the 3 inch on my 04 softtail. Love them. I'm 6'0. Reach is not a problem.
 
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