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Old Jun 12, 2008 | 10:03 AM
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i bougth a rk 08 in jan,and i am 5ft6in tall or short for that matter,everything is far on this bike,ground and bars,has anyone replaced handlebars on 08`s with electronic throttle,a buddy recommende heritage bars,i ordered a pair but after verification the dealer could not install because of grooves machined in the bars,any recommendations
 
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Old Jun 12, 2008 | 10:10 AM
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Have you tried a reach seat? Lots easier to change. will lower you and move you closer to the bars and controls. Its $300 bucks, 5 minutes to replace.Part number 52916-08
 
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Old Jun 12, 2008 | 10:32 AM
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i have had the oem seat reworked,it was lowered to max and still very comfortable it was lowered apprx 1.5 in,is the part no:you mention&nbsp\\;a hd no:
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Yea, its a Harley seat. If you have done the seat the bars are next&nbsp\\; I guess. I've read of other guys changing the bars on the 08's, I bet its expensive.
 
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$35 for a set of stock&nbsp\\; Softail herritage bars and you don't have to chande any cables ..
 
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reach seat ?? never heard of them will have to check out there website
 
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