After a 25 years break from riding motorcycles I took the plunge and made an impulse purchase of a 2015 Street Bob. Due to my inexperience I decided to take a safety course at the local HD dealer before riding the bike. A couple of weeks later, one hour into the riding portion of the class, my left hand went totally numb . I was unable to finish the class. When the numbness went away I experienced a lot of pain and could not make a fist. My doctor sent me to a specialist and it turns out I had a pretty advanced carpal tunnel syndrome.

So, six months later , after my surgery healing , and many evenings of drooling over the Harley in my garage, I took the bike on a ride last Sunday morning. Needless to say , the bike road beautifully and I felt like a million bucks.

What I did notice is that I could not keep my feet flat on the ground when stopped. If the bike was an inch lower it would really be great . I was thinking of getting a Leather Badlander seat. Do you think that would be the best way to lower it an inch. I am not sure if I want to change suspension or anything just yet .

Are there other low profile seats you would recommend? Keep in mind I am a total newbie and have zero riding experience. Thanks for reading and any recommendation would be appreciated.

 

Most Harley shop have demonstrater seat you can try on your bike. I would start there.

 

Having the surgery was the best you did. As far as seats there's so many choices, I went with the Mustang Tripper, great reviews and comfort. I'll be able to give you a little more info when l get it on the bike. Should be here early next week. I'm looking forward to it.

 

There's a lot of threads on seats. Swapping rear shocks is equally easy. Street bobs look sweet slammed!

 

My SB had Progressives on it when I bought it, I think they're an inch shorter than stock. I'm 6' with a 32" inseam and I can flatfoot both sides with room to spare. Not sure how tall/long legged you are, but a thinner seat and/or shorter shocks would probably work wonders for you.

As an aside, not being able to flatfoot both feet at a stop isn't really a major issue...now if you're tip-toeing both feet, well, that's a problem.

 

Thank for all the replies. I am 5ft 8in tall with a 30" inseam . I can almost stand flat footed with both feet. I think bringing it down an inch would do the trick .

 

Good to see you recovered and are riding, Slam that thing on 10.5 inch shocks.

 

I AM 5'6" AND WEAR 32/30 JEANS... I HAVE A 2007 SUPERGLIDE WITH SLAMMER SHOCKS AND A LE PERA BARE BONES SEAT WITH GEL. I HAVE BOTH HEELS ON THE GROUND EASILY.

 

I had the day tripper from mustang seats on my bob when I owned it. Sits you an inch lower to the ground, great seat I highly suggest checking it out.

 

Welcome to the forums!

You gonna ride down to Galveston for the Lone Star Rally in November?