my po back hurts just seeing that I just too old

 

i'm only 5'10",so that's about how much i reach (i sport forward controls,though) and i ride 110+ miles every day to and from work comfortably

 

if you do the higher riser i think you will be much happier.
find a riser that will end up just above or even with the top of the tank. will flow great with the bike.

 

I would not be able to do it

 

Love it! That's pretty much how I ride my Nightie. I put on drag bars, tilted them downward for an even lower reach. it reminds me of the sportbikes I owned. I like it a lot better than the stock bars.
I second the rear passenger pegs. They offer a different riding position, more laid out.
Got any close-up pics of the handlebars and steering head area? I'd like to see the details.

Edit - never mind, I found your other thread w/ pics.

 

i see passenger pegs............have a closer look.

 

Not too bad, but a bit more then I want to lean over. That looks almost as bad as the 2007 ZX6R I had.

 

Very interesting comments from everyone!! I have been riding it all weekend and it hasn't bothered me at all. It's actually very comfortable (for me anyway)! I can see how others may not like it. It's not a look, or riding position for everyone. I'll give it another week!

 

I'm jealous, that is a cool looking riding position! I wouldn't last an hour like that though without having to be put in traction !

 

Thats Marina, she's a chick at my work. Something about another dude taking my pic in the parking lot just didn't seem right!