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REACH PROBLEM ON CVO SPRINGER

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RKUC:
Hello all,

I just purchased a 2008 CVO Springer and it's a bit unwieldy at low speeds.  The forward controls are just a tad bit too forward and the bars have my arms straightened out more than I'm used to.  I'm thinking this is why the bike feels so out-of-sync.  I'm 5' 6" with a 30" inseam.  Should I start with the seat first, or go straight to the bars?  Corbin will custom make a seat that sits me closer to the tank but how much help will that provide my reach to the bars?  Risers and bars aren't readily available and will require some luck and ingenuity.  If anyone else has experienced the same and overcome it, your knowledge and wisdom would be greatly appreciated.

bad00serg:
Welcome, I have a few Springers myself but at 6' tall have not experienced this problem.  Perhaps start with some foam behind you to see what a closer seat may feel like.  The tank is where it is, so you cannot get any closer to the bars than the front of your current seat already is.  Are the current bars rotated as well as they can be to be closest to you? Wild1 makes some really nice Springer drag bars, I have a set on one of my non-CVO Springers.

RKUC:
Thanks for the advice.  I'll try the foam experiment tomorrow, great idea.

gmeikle:
You are correct Sir , the stock OEM bars are internally wired and in 2007/8 were model unique to FXSTSSE and FXSTSSE2

I got my 2008 in 2011, and was "gunna" change the bars to suit, going more Softail Custom mini-apes, but the combo of internal wiring and "Springer unique" meant too hard basket.

After 14 years I am well used to the bars now and quite like them. I am 5 foot 11 with 33 inch inseam.

The footpeg/rear brake/gearshift lever well they are not Springer unique, easily modded if required with "bolt on" stuff from other genuine models OR aftermarket.

Just be sure that "even further forwards" have not been put on your bike at some stage in it's journey. I have seen that on used CVO Springers imported to Australia.

Hoping that's of some help ?

gmeikle:
PPS it is for sure a 2008 Model year and not a 2009 (which came out late 2008 !)

They have a 240 rear (2007/8 a 200) and well they can be a tad "Unwieldy" due to that fat tyre.

What colour ( sorry color haha) is the bike ?

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