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Old Jun 11, 2008 | 04:12 PM
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&nbsp\\;i purchased a 08 rk in jan/08,i mesure 5ft6in and my arms are short,(also my legs for that matter)but thats another story,a buddy told me to replace them with heritage bars,i ordered a pair from my dealer but after inspection they do not fit because of electronic throttle,does anybody have a solution or&nbsp\\;encountered this problem
 
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TRY ALL KINDS u will find some don"t buy any til u see them also u can adjust them with risers and pulling them back Welcome and HAPPY TRAILS AHEAD
 
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