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Old May 19, 2012 | 04:32 PM
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Thanks all, really helpful info! Im gonna measure it up and see how 16" feels. Think im gonna go with BR Customs sweeping beaters, looks pretty sick...
 
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Might check U state laws first, not all the same.

FL say's no higher than shoulder when seated.

might read some of what FL laws are below.

http://www.americanmotorcyclist.com/...aspx?stateid=9
 
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Florida says no higher than the shoulders when seated on the motorcycle. Texas says no higher than 15" above the seat. Go to the dealership sometime and measure some of the bikes with mini apes from the factory. I know my old SB came from the MOCO illegal as per Texas law.

http://university.apehangers.org/hbarlaw.php

Yep, that's why I posted the above link earlier.
 
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