120 Mile ride today
- Thread starter csaviano
- Start date
I personaly like my legs under me more it gives you more control of the bike in case you have to dodge something or somebody. I agree alot of people like being streched out but it's like a jockey on a horse if there legs where out in front of them they wouldn't have any control of the horse.The same thing applies to the iron horse.
Tim
Administrator
Staff member
Founder
Lifetime Supporting Member
Calendar Participant
Troop Supporter
Supporting Member
I'm 6'2" and the BDM extensions are enough for me. Sometimes I wish I was stock again. :loony: :lol:
DM Machine should have some available for ya.
2004BC
FREEDOM!!!
Just installed the DM 3" extensions. World of difference better and I can still jockey no problem (ride a Ridgeback). 6' 3" 250 and too cramped stock. Feels natural now, like sitting on the can 1st thing in the morning after an All-You-Can-Eat beer and burrito buffet. :2thumbs:
3 things I changed for my 2004 Ridgeback:
1 - Had to add a 3" brake line extension, too short to reach.
2 - Threw out the cheap stock rod end bearings (Heim Joints) on the shift linkage and installed Stainless Steel industrial joints from McMaster Carr.
3 - Added a 1" spacer and longer blot for the front of the linkage to keep it parallel to the bike for looks to comnpensate for the thickness of the extensions.
Rides they way a chopper should now for my legs.
3 things I changed for my 2004 Ridgeback:
1 - Had to add a 3" brake line extension, too short to reach.
2 - Threw out the cheap stock rod end bearings (Heim Joints) on the shift linkage and installed Stainless Steel industrial joints from McMaster Carr.
3 - Added a 1" spacer and longer blot for the front of the linkage to keep it parallel to the bike for looks to comnpensate for the thickness of the extensions.
Rides they way a chopper should now for my legs.
Tim
Administrator
Staff member
Founder
Lifetime Supporting Member
Calendar Participant
Troop Supporter
Supporting Member
:roll::roll::roll::roll::roll:
spadesluck
Active Member
I am sure all big dogs are the same for this but what size whole for the heim joints and what was the thread count? I am not around the bike right now to look myself but would love to order two new ones. Like you said the stockers suck.Just installed the DM 3" extensions. World of difference better and I can still jockey no problem (ride a Ridgeback). 6' 3" 250 and too cramped stock. Feels natural now, like sitting on the can 1st thing in the morning after an All-You-Can-Eat beer and burrito buffet. :2thumbs:
3 things I changed for my 2004 Ridgeback:
1 - Had to add a 3" brake line extension, too short to reach.
2 - Threw out the cheap stock rod end bearings (Heim Joints) on the shift linkage and installed Stainless Steel industrial joints from McMaster Carr.
3 - Added a 1" spacer and longer blot for the front of the linkage to keep it parallel to the bike for looks to comnpensate for the thickness of the extensions.
Rides they way a chopper should now for my legs.
Brew
Troop Supporter
TMI BC TMI...:roll::roll::roll:
2004BC
FREEDOM!!!
They are 5/16 x 24 threads. One left hand, one right hand. I chose PTFE lined stainless steel rod end bearings used in industrial washdown applications but there are a number of good choices. McMaster Carr part number 59915K23, just ask for left and right threads, 609-689-3000, McMaster-Carr
2004BC
FREEDOM!!!
Sorry....got carried away. Let me rephrase: "It was very comfortable!"
spadesluck
Active Member
Thanks for the info. :up:They are 5/16 x 24 threads. One left hand, one right hand. I chose PTFE lined stainless steel rod end bearings used in industrial washdown applications but there are a number of good choices. McMaster Carr part number 59915K23, just ask for left and right threads, 609-689-3000, McMaster-Carr