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Old May 6, 2013 | 12:43 AM
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So I bought and installed chainsikle rearsets it what is turning out to be a rash and stupid decision. My question for those who have reasets how do you fit? Im 5'10" and didnt think I would have a problem. Its extremely difficult to shift and after a 20 min ride my knees were so stiff I barely was able to hold my bike up. Did you have to do anything else to fit like buy a thicker seat?
 
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Old May 6, 2013 | 08:59 AM
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Post a side view of your bike, so we can what the riding position is like. If you have a low seat and high bars, for example, you may also need a physio!
 
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heres a shot with each of my seats: a sundower(i think), and a sick saddles.
 
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I thought I was crammed with my clip ons and mid controls, i cant imagine that being comfortable at all.
 
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With a user name like cripple what do you expect? Lol
 
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I'm 5 11 and have fowards, also with the solo Sick Saddle, fits me perfect....
 
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Old May 6, 2013 | 10:19 PM
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I thought I was crammed with my clip ons and mid controls, i cant imagine that being comfortable at all.
Nope, starting to regret this.
 
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Nope, starting to regret this.
Just return it to stock, sell the rear sets and chalk it up to a learning experience.
 
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You need a much taller seat that is 2-3" off the frame rails. Look at how a XR1200 has the seat higher up off the frame rails. Sport bikes don't even have the seat to rearset peg as close as they are when done on a Sportster.

I run clip-ons & mids. Works perfectly for me.
 
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You need a much taller seat that is 2-3" off the frame rails. Look at how a XR1200 has the seat higher up off the frame rails. Sport bikes don't even have the seat to rearset peg as close as they are when done on a Sportster.

I run clip-ons & mids. Works perfectly for me.
 
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