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Old 03-23-2014, 08:58 AM
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what mods do I need to do to have it look like im sitting in the bike instead of on it kind of thing is it just a thin seat and a tank lift or lowering of the rear idk im kind of a noob so be gentle
 
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Old 03-23-2014, 09:04 AM
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What bike are we talking about here?
 
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The seat needs to be very low profile... Look at a Heritage softail for example...Plus, you don't say what kind of bike you have..that would be a good start.
 
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Old 03-23-2014, 09:12 AM
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Originally Posted by CursezZz
what mods do I need to do to have it look like im sitting in the bike instead of on it kind of thing is it just a thin seat and a tank lift or lowering of the rear idk im kind of a noob so be gentle
As previously posted the model of bike is important to know. Meanwhile, the mods suggested are:
Have a surgeon shorten your arms and legs
Wear shoes with low profile soles and heels
Get ape hanger handlebars
Don't keep your wallet in a hip pocket

I am sure the serious answers you seek are on the way. Good luck, good riding.
 
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Old 03-23-2014, 09:21 AM
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From what I've experienced it is not a look that you can see. It a perception you feel when riding the cycle.
The Heritage Softail gave me that perception. An after changing the seat on my Road King Classic to a Mustang seat, got the same feeling.
The seat moved me back an inch and three quarters and lowered the seat height a half an inch.
 
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There's a tank kit that'll raise the tank up to two inches but it'll hold less gas and the internal gauge won't be right either. I was told this by a member here who has the kit.

And if you get a Shotgun Shock and lower it all of the way down, to where it's basically a hard tail, it'll look lower but it might ride rough. TBH, I don't know much about the shock itself.
 
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Build a frame around it and put body panels on it?
 
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Originally Posted by OKMICK
As previously posted the model of bike is important to know. Meanwhile, the mods suggested are:
Have a surgeon shorten your arms and legs
Wear shoes with low profile soles and heels
Get ape hanger handlebars
Don't keep your wallet in a hip pocket

I am sure the serious answers you seek are on the way. Good luck, good riding.

Along with more smart *** ones!
 
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Originally Posted by Panchorelly
Along with more smart *** ones!
Like buy a Gold Wing?
 
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On my Heritage, the seat is mounted at the lowest point of the top frame rail. The top of the rear fender, and the gas tank going forward all sit higher than the seat pan...giving you the sensation of sitting "in the bike"...
 


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