Maybe its just us guys who have changed over to the dual m/c's as it seems most of us have the same problem. In fact, mine is the same way and much higher than orignal but then mine is not original.
I need to cut about 1 to 1 1/2" off mine and I'm planning on doing it. I'll weld it up but I plan to drill two small holes and put a couple roll pins in "just in case". The aftermarket pedal arm is plenty thick and wide = strong.
Jerry, I'm not to lazy to lift my foot.... the cotton picking thing is just to high after getting it all set up

and I promise, its not going to run out of pedal before it gets to the back of the bore.....but good advice everyone.