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Old 09-27-2016, 08:17 PM
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Currently running a 2012 iron with 28" drag bars on stock risers. I love the look but after 2 hours of riding it's not the most comfy. I'm about to install my 2.5" tank lift which I think looks great with drag bars. But due to wanting comfort I'm thinking of installing 6.5" risers with the drag bars. Can't find any pics of sportsers with 6.5 risers, drag bars, and tank lift. Anyone have a picture or experience with how the setup feels?
 
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Old 09-28-2016, 11:33 AM
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You have a conflict between your low seat, footrests and low bars. I suspect your knees are higher than your hips and on top of that you are leaning forward to reach the bars. We're not built that way! Rear-set footrests may help, although with your exhausts I'm not sure where you can put them.
 
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Old 09-28-2016, 12:37 PM
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Well I'm short as **** haha 5'8". Surprisingly my knees are level, if not lower than my hips. I think it's the leaning forward and down so far. Hoping 6.5" risers will help
 
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