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Old May 24, 2010 | 08:40 AM
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FC's here @ 5'11"... and I have no problems raising for bumps.
 
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Old May 24, 2010 | 07:38 PM
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+1 on fwd controls--only 5-10 but I am so cramped with mids that I need the extra room to keep the blood flowing into my legs. Another option, as opposed to changing the seat, is to throw a different set of bars on the bike--apes will give you some more room and perhaps a more comfortable ride, although changing the seats might be less expensive if you don't do your own work. "Congrats" on the bike...
 
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Old May 24, 2010 | 10:36 PM
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Went with forwards, new seat, and ape hangers. Now its comfortable
 
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Old May 30, 2010 | 02:17 PM
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I have installed some 14" apes and now I'm waiting on the forwards to come in.

The apes are awesome, just the right height for me. I wasn't going to get the forwards but I sold my Street Bob and have some money burning a hole in my pocket.

Now whats my next mod?
 
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Old May 30, 2010 | 02:37 PM
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exhaust, a/c, tuner already done? That would be my next step. Once performance, comfort, and safety are handled, then you can go for cosmetic changes to get the right look with covers, etc.
 
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Old May 30, 2010 | 02:55 PM
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Originally Posted by 09WDHGS
exhaust, a/c, tuner already done? That would be my next step. Once performance, comfort, and safety are handled, then you can go for cosmetic changes to get the right look with covers, etc.
Exhaust, a/c, and tuner done. I'm thinking about a Tach and maybe an oil cooler.
 
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