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Old Apr 11, 2007 | 03:43 PM
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My fellow H-D Brethren,

After getting a nice tax refund (having kids help!), I am considering making a mod or two (depending on cost) to my bike. I have a 2004 883XL that is pretty much stock except for having the typical "taxes" paid and some extra chrome here and there.

However, I'mconsidering making a mod to effect my riding comfort. I'm thinking about either changing the handlebars or adding forward controls. I'll do both eventually, but I'm curious....

Which would you do first?

Where would you suggest to shop and for what brand/model?

Thx in advance!

 
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Old Apr 11, 2007 | 03:52 PM
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I'd do the FwCntrls first. Those are mostly all the same, bars can vary a ton (drags to apes). Get your feet where you want them, then decide where you want your arms.
 
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Heather!
 
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Definitely the fwd controls.. specially if yer a taller person... then stage 1 to enhance the sound...
 
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I'm with glideridemike and his suggestion... but yes I think the fwds. are a good first choice.
 
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Old Apr 11, 2007 | 05:00 PM
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Agree, forwards unless your vertically challenged
 
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Forwards.. Bars are easy and a lot less money.
 
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If you do the bars first, you may find that they are no longer OK once you shift to forwards. I would do the forwards first.

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Forward controls first and I would look at the HD controls and buy them at http://www.zanottimotor.com/or if a local dealer is having a 20% off day.
 
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