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Old 04-14-2007, 01:06 AM
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Default How do you get added reach?

So I am a 5'7 female with a 2005 883L. I have forward controls, stock seat and stock bars. My delimna is that I feel scrunched. Its like the forwards feel like stock controls. So - do I change out the seat? The bars? The forwards?

I always thought I was short, now I am not so sure............

Any input would be greatly appreciated.
 
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Old 04-14-2007, 02:13 AM
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Default RE: How do you get added reach?

Same problem for me. I'm 5'8 and just bought a 2007 1200 c with the forward controls. After a 30 minute ride I am wanting to stretch out a bit more. I am considering a Mustang solo seat as my butt starts trying to slide back to find some comfort on the stock seat. I heard that the Mustang seat or the sundowner might fix the stretch the leg syndrome and definitly help the skinny butt problem.
 
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Old 04-14-2007, 02:34 AM
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Default RE: How do you get added reach?

I am 5'10 and I find it pretty comfortable myself. You can get 2" extended forward controls if you want. Here are a few examples http://www.steelthundercc.com/sports...dcontrols.html
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Harle...QQcmdZViewItem
 
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Old 04-14-2007, 03:40 AM
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Default RE: How do you get added reach?

i have the mustang vintage wide solo it is comftable and there is enough room to slide back when riding and it does make you sit about 2 inches higher so your legs are stretched out more i am over 6 feet and have a slight bend in my knees when riding and my arms are straight.
 
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