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Fastway pegs, slightly higher seat... will make transitions better but don't go too high on the seat or you'll notice it in corners...
Keep your bars as normal as you can, I found tall bars came back further and affected the bike's handling more than most things... made corners worse and super monkey bars push you back off jumps.
Are you average limb length? That makes a difference too. I'm almost 6'7" but long limbed. Makes it more so an issue. Some dudes have short arms which makes being tall better.
Lower footpegs are a big help. Taller bars fit me well, makes it more comfortable to stand in the attack position. Standard bar height makes it so I'm so leaned over it's very uncomfortable to tilt my head up enough to see. On my bike I can offset the bars forward to make up for the taller bars being further back, I think he may be out of luck on the ktm unless he gets an aftermarket top clamp.
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Taller seat needs to come with a taller straighter bar, or you will slam your knee against the bar when you lean over in corners. I dont like that combo at all.
Benny Bloss runs everything at stock. But i would still recommend the lower pegs since it gives you something to grip with the knees around which you lack with stock height pegs.
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Maybe the bars as well.
I'm 6'5" and I constantly had people telling me I needed to buy a tall seat or tall bars or lower foot pegs. Last year I had the pleasure of meeting Benny Bloss (we're exactly the same height). I spoke to him about his bike setup and what he does to accommodate his height. Guess what... he does nothing.
You'll just have to bend more at the waste (pushing your butt back towards the rear fender more) and at the knee to get in the proper attack position (almost so that your back is parallel to the ground).
This means you're core and legs/butt will need to be stronger to sustain the proper riding position...
So as I see it...the answer is to get in better shape. But if you don't have the time/ability/desire to get in better shape...then take some of the short-cuts mentioned above...starting with lowering the pegs (higher seats, bar risers, etc. all negatively affect the handling of the bike...so should be a last resort).
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