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Old Nov 8, 2011 | 05:53 PM
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Old Nov 8, 2011 | 06:16 PM
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Biggest question is, if your that damn tall, why are you buying a Sportster to start with? Seriously. Why not a Dyna?
 
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Old Nov 9, 2011 | 10:30 PM
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I did it, I got the forwards......I am running stock pipes right now, I guess I will just drill the baffles, its better then making exhaust nosies with my mouth when I am putting down the freeway....Thanks!
I think you will be much happier when you get the forwards installed...my knees hurt just thinking about mids!

Here is a video of something you can do for close to nothing with your stock exhaust that will get you some sound AND some additional torque.




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Old Nov 10, 2011 | 07:34 AM
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I love loud exhaust, but Forwards are a must and i'm only 5'8". I will not own a sporty without forwards.
 
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Old Nov 10, 2011 | 11:16 AM
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Originally Posted by streetfighter06
Biggest question is, if your that damn tall, why are you buying a Sportster to start with? Seriously. Why not a Dyna?
1. Money

2. I want to chop up the sporty If I got a dyna, i'd leave it stock.
 
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Old Nov 10, 2011 | 11:18 AM
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These are what I got...says that the chrome is blemished, But I am going to paint them anyway.....Anyone have advice on how to remove the rubber on the pegs? I was thinking of boiling them to loosen the rubber?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI...ht_1740wt_1118
 
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Old Nov 10, 2011 | 06:58 PM
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definitly get the forwards first, they make a world of difference.

Why would you want to remove the rubber on the Pegs?? If you want to paint them just tape them off, if the rubber is worn, those pegs are only $20 from the dealer new.
 
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Old Nov 11, 2011 | 09:06 AM
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Originally Posted by 06Sporty75
definitly get the forwards first, they make a world of difference.

Why would you want to remove the rubber on the Pegs?? If you want to paint them just tape them off, if the rubber is worn, those pegs are only $20 from the dealer new.
I plan on painting them black. You think taping them off would work just as well?
 
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I'm 6'2" and the mids kill my knees and it's all ******** & elbows runnin down the highway. I'm going to try forwards first, then might explore extensions. Hard to say what will be comfortable after the bar / riser change.

If I were in your boat, I would take the slip-ons off and header wrap, then lollipop the ends and roll with it for now.
 
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Old Nov 11, 2011 | 10:17 AM
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You can also put extensions on your forwards to make it even better. I put 2" extensions on mine...best thing I ever did for my bike.
 
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