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Old Aug 7, 2006 | 06:31 PM
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I am 5'2" and a new rider with 2000 miles on my 2006 883L. I am having to reach for the stock bars. At first, my back was hurting right between my shoulder blade, but that finally stopped. I am going to look into the pullback HD bars or will take other recommendations. I traded out stock seat for HD Reach seat. That sure helped my cush' and brought me a slight bit closer to the bars.

Also curious if the bike will feel totally different to me and if I'll have to get re-aquainted with the bike all over again?
 
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Old Aug 7, 2006 | 06:57 PM
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It'll feel a little different but should be better with the reach and stop some of the shoulder/back pain that you're having. As far as getting re-acquainted, it won't be much. Just a new riding position and handling the balance...it'll be quick. Let us know how it goes and post pics.
 
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Old Aug 7, 2006 | 07:02 PM
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i had the exact same problem. i went to DWG mini apes and its a world of difference
 
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Old Aug 8, 2006 | 08:45 AM
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i had the exact same problem. i went to DWG mini apes and its a world of difference
Yep... me too....

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Old Aug 8, 2006 | 01:12 PM
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I'm looking to upgrade as well. I'm 6' but the stock bars on my '04 883 will make my back start to hurt after riding for a while as well.
 
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