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Old 09-10-2008, 01:22 PM
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Guys, I've searched the forum and read lots of reviews on extended shift and brake levers, but they all seem to only give about 2" of maximum extension. At 6'5", I feel like I could use an extra 4 inches from where both are currently mounted (which might then also require the floorboards themselves to be moved up). I added the Kuryakyn extended shifter which gave me an extra 1 3/4" inches, but it was no where near long enough.

I know we're all tired of the extended floorboard and extended shifter/brake lever question, so I'll ask it a bit differently...

What is the longest extended shift lever, brake lever, and floorboards available? Thanks!

P.S. - If anyone has done all of the above (shifter, brake and floorboard) and gained more than 2 inches, I'd appreciate hearing about it.

I realize I'm going to get to a point where all of this stuff is perilously close to being inside my engine guard, but I'm really looking to be able to extend my legs longer then they are now when shifting and braking.

Yes, I already have highway pegs...

Thanks guys!
 
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Old 09-10-2008, 01:31 PM
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I would extend the front shifter and remove the rear shifter completely.As tall as you are,your rear shifter is only going to be in your way.The way I have my highway pegs mounted,I can put my heels on the floorboards and the ball of my foot on the highway pegs.My floorboards are also extended out 1".Here's how mine looks:
http://s270.photobucket.com/albums/j...t=DSC01987.jpg
 
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Old 09-10-2008, 01:38 PM
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I'm about your height and have decided on the following setup.

These move your floorboards forward two inches:
http://www.wildbillscycles.com/brackets.html

They can be used along with Soos's kit which pushes the floorboards outwards an inch:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/HARLE...4664QQtcZphoto

Then E-Z Break seems to be the way to go for extended shifter/break arms.
http://www.ez-brake.com/

Setup with highway pegs like Sodiee described I think we'll be much more comfortable. Haven't actually made theses mods yet though, anyone have personal experience with that configuration?
 
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Old 09-10-2008, 02:08 PM
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Sodiee, you're always quick to help me with my bike questions. Thanks!

I actually did lower my highway pegs (streamliners like yours). 99% of the time, my right foot is out on that peg, but my left is on the board, for shifting. I did remove the rear-shifter and that was a great improvement. The Kuryakyn shifter I bought wasn't long enough. Kiowa, I think I may give the Soos kit and Wildbills a shot.
 
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there was a extended shifter by walters workshop in the classifies, great company for shifter and brake
 
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Walters doesn't make a break lever for 2008 models yet, only reason I hadn't considered them.
 
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I put on Walters shift and brake levers and removed heel shifter. Then you may want to try the Tallboy seat. Moves you up and back a bit. Every little bit helps.
 
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I'm 6'4" and I live on my Hwy Pegs use them like a Fwd control - EZ-Brake. I shift & Brake with my heels. Been doin it this way for years
 


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