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Old Apr 21, 2011 | 01:41 PM
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Got my wife a 2008 883c its got forward controls (hd) they are a little too extended for her she has to reach to get under the shifter... She says she doesnt like the mid controls but it fits her... Any alterations or anything to keep the forward controls... Thank you
 
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Old Apr 21, 2011 | 03:33 PM
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shifter can be adjusted at the rod ends, if she has a little trouble with the brake , it also can be adjusted ..i/e length of acuator rod determines pedal position..
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Old Apr 21, 2011 | 04:30 PM
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also seat change can move her forward
 
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Old Apr 22, 2011 | 01:43 PM
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Shifters adjusted up its high enough she just cant reach her foot up enough to get under it and i already put a mustang reach seat on it...
 
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A sundowner seat may get her a little closer.
 
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