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Old Jan 11, 2015 | 12:00 PM
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I'm considering a V-Rod but my body type can't handle the stock ergonomics. First, I'll have to have the seat remade. There is an upholstery guy I use (he rides a softtail and knows his stuff) and he'd add a few inches of foam to the seat and fabricate a new cover. (That, to accommodate my 37 inch inseam.)

Next will be to add a couple of inches of height to the handlebars.

Finally is to move the foot controls back to mid location. Harley sells this mid kit on their web site. I have lower back problems and need to be able to use my legs as "shock absorbers." So to speak.

Are these viable concepts?
 
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Old Feb 2, 2015 | 10:19 PM
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With money, i think its feasible to get those mods done.
 
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Old Feb 3, 2015 | 07:07 AM
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Unless you are in love with the Muscle look, For what you are wanting to do, you would be better off starting with night rod (not a "special")
It already has mid controls, it is easier to change out the handle bars to something that will fit you and there are more seat options.


To put mid controls on a muscle, you will also need to change the exhaust, RT motor mount and a few other minor things...
 
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Old Feb 4, 2015 | 12:45 AM
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Helibars make adjustable bars for the Vrod.
 
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Old Feb 4, 2015 | 05:05 PM
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Originally Posted by NDBadlands4-2
Helibars make adjustable bars for the Vrod.


The VRod Muscle does not have the typical handle bar like the rest of them...it is a cast, bolt on assembly. There are risers out there for them, just not the normal kind you would expect.
 
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