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25th April 2023
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Master Custom Bike Builder
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Posts: 3,081 Sportster/Buell Model: Nightster Sportster/Buell Year: 2008
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Just checking in to say Hi 
I've performed basically the same type of mods to my Kawasaki Z400 that I did with all my Harleys. 1. comfy seating 2. rack/pack/backrest 3. handlebar risers, 4. windshield (just a "Tall Meter Cover") on the Z, but not #5. exhaust/engine mods, since my wife is done with loud pipes. And frankly so am I since I only have one good ear left (my right one), and my left one just has loud tinnitus.
It may be hard to believe, but other than less windshield = more wind, this machine is just as comfortable as my last Sportster.
And IMHO much better looking than the new Chinese Harley. 
I'm wishing you all many happy miles, and hang on to those "REAL" Sportsters. |
26th April 2023
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Join Date: Jan 2020
Location: Loxahatchee, FL (S. FL)
Posts: 2,204 Sportster/Buell Model: XLCH Sportster/Buell Year: 2003 Sportster/Buell Model #2: XL Sportster/Buell Year #2: 1981 Other Motorcycle Model: FXDC Other Motorcycle Year: 2013
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Nice bike
Keep on ridin'!
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26th April 2023
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Biker
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Join Date: Jan 2023
Posts: 28 Sportster/Buell Model: XL 883 Sportster/Buell Year: 2007 Other Motorcycle Model: Yamaha XJ650 Maxim Other Motorcycle Year: 1983
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How would you say your riding position is compared to the sportster?
Did the seat and the riser change help bring it to where you are with the sportster?
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26th April 2023
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Master Custom Bike Builder
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Posts: 3,081 Sportster/Buell Model: Nightster Sportster/Buell Year: 2008
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The riding position is upright and essentially the same except for the pegs. My Nightster had forward controls resulting in a common chair position. The Z400 pegs result in a position more like a stool. I expected it to be less comfortable, but it's not. Even for an old guy there's no cramping or discomfort at all, only reprogramming the brain where to land the feet after taking off from a stop.  |
27th April 2023
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Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: In a swamp/Michigan
Posts: 16,880 Sportster/Buell Model: XL1460C Sportster/Buell Year: 2000 Sportster/Buell Model #2: XL1200R Sportster/Buell Year #2: 2006 Other Motorcycle Model: XL1200R Other Motorcycle Year: 2004
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So happy for you and glad you’re still getting road time. Please stay in touch!
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