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Old Jan 21, 2013 | 04:52 PM
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If i had a tourer then it would be a no brainer and add crashbar with pegs ,, But I have a 96 Sporty with Forwards controls and simple question is can i add a mustache bar or front motor mount highway pegs without issues and be usable ?
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Old Jan 21, 2013 | 04:55 PM
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Yes, I have them in my bike, very comfortable and useful
 
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Old Jan 21, 2013 | 04:58 PM
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what did you install and can you send me a pic please ?
pm me and i will send you my cell number and text it too me
 
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Old Jan 21, 2013 | 05:00 PM
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Why do you not just add 2" extensions on your forwards? That will put you at highway peg length. Or to to 2.5?
 
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Old Jan 21, 2013 | 05:06 PM
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I really don't want to move my brake and shifter out that far
 
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Old Jan 21, 2013 | 06:41 PM
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Originally Posted by benjitellez
Yes, I have them in my bike, very comfortable and useful
What year bike? The frames changed in '04. Also, I don't think he's talking about pegs on an engine guard, although that may work if he likes the style.
 

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Old Jan 21, 2013 | 07:16 PM
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Its a 96 XLH1200C with forwards control .. its the bike below
 
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Old Jan 21, 2013 | 08:42 PM
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Yeah, I saw that. The guy I quoted has a White Gold '07 (I think) XL1200C, with black engine guards. I'm not trying to pick on anyone, but my point was that it helps if you know what bike(s) you're talking about. You clearly stated you have a '96 in your original post, and that's most helpful.
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I looked thru that thread and seen a cpl with the bar and i think 1 with straight mount pegs
Not sure what to do , i do ride and use the existing pegs and stretch out on them but makes me leary when i corner thinking my feet are going to drag or a damn groundhog scoots out and next thing i know i gotta broken ankle from hitting it .
 
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