Why wouldn't you sit down and drive?Don't have a seat?
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| Author: | dave shady [ Sun Sep 01, 2013 5:09 am ] |
| Post subject: | 36PD the steering handle could be 2-3" taller...... any |
Idears on how to fix this besides get shorter..... Im 6'5" and when standing to run the handle is just a lil low where you have to bend to reach it. a little uncomfortable after a while. I was used to my old longtail GD that just rode at my height I guess. Someone mentioned cutting the tiller bracket and make more of an angel up. reweld Someone mentioned larger spacers under the bracket to raise it a little but I need 2" up maybe not possible and just gotta suck it up? |
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| Author: | Will [ Sun Sep 01, 2013 5:48 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 36PD the steering handle could be 2-3" taller...... any |
Stock carb still? You'll need to pay attention to the linkages. If using a Mikuni with a cable, easier options. |
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| Author: | naj [ Sun Sep 01, 2013 6:11 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 36PD the steering handle could be 2-3" taller...... any |
At 6' I used to suffer with that also. But I fixed it. |
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| Author: | naj [ Sun Sep 01, 2013 6:17 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 36PD the steering handle could be 2-3" taller...... any |
At 6' I used to suffer with that also. But I fixed it. |
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| Author: | Brady [ Sun Sep 01, 2013 7:48 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 36PD the steering handle could be 2-3" taller...... any |
^^ you got a studder? Lol |
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| Author: | tchauvin [ Sun Sep 01, 2013 7:50 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 36PD the steering handle could be 2-3" taller...... any |
I shimmed the front of the four handle mounts with some washer to raise it some...I have the same problem, like to drive standing up but have to lean over a little... Hit something and that sucker will pull ya shoulder out. |
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| Author: | CJB [ Sun Sep 01, 2013 7:55 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 36PD the steering handle could be 2-3" taller...... any |
I believe bayouboy made a fancy floating handle setup. Maybe he'll post it. You may want to search his posts |
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| Author: | JIMMY W [ Sun Sep 01, 2013 8:21 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 36PD the steering handle could be 2-3" taller...... any |
Why wouldn't you sit down and drive?Don't have a seat?
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| Author: | naj [ Sun Sep 01, 2013 8:26 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 36PD the steering handle could be 2-3" taller...... any |
| Author: | dave shady [ Sun Sep 01, 2013 4:50 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 36PD the steering handle could be 2-3" taller...... any |
Thanks for the feedback so far. Motor is stock nothing changed. I like to stand and drive esp with the blind on you cant see if you dont! lol 20 years running a longtail hard to stand up and drive its habit I guess also. |
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| Author: | Will [ Sun Sep 01, 2013 5:56 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 36PD the steering handle could be 2-3" taller...... any |
| Author: | Alex6528 [ Mon Sep 02, 2013 9:32 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 36PD the steering handle could be 2-3" taller...... any |
I just did this to mine. Probably got 2 inches out of it. I went to ace hardware and picked up 10 large neoprene rubber washers. I was able to squeeze 4 under each front bolt on the tiller handle. I left the rear alone. My carb linkage had no issues, other than having to bend the exhaust shield a little for more clearance. |
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| Author: | SCSuperfly [ Tue Sep 03, 2013 3:59 am ] |
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| Author: | dave shady [ Wed Oct 30, 2013 4:15 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 36PD the steering handle could be 2-3" taller...... any |
thanks guys I gotta change something FAST On this. with the blind off was fine to sit and run but the blind on it is terrible. need to go up at least 2" |
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| Author: | banded-mallard [ Thu Oct 31, 2013 5:12 am ] |
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| Author: | dave shady [ Fri Nov 01, 2013 4:55 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 36PD the steering handle could be 2-3" taller...... any |
man that is a cool set up! A welder friend of mine picked up my rig and did some mods to it for me up 3.75" and its a much better height now. I did add a couple shim washers to the front I can always take them out if its to much. after the shims I did just have to bend in the muffler shield just a little bit. Will find out monday how much better it is on the river. |
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| Author: | Woodiebuster [ Fri Nov 01, 2013 11:38 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 36PD the steering handle could be 2-3" taller...... any |
I WILL make a floating tiller handle if I ever run a PD, to hell with ripping my arm off. Wouldn't be that hard to do |
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