Lowrider riding position awkward
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I hear you, but I think I would have to change more than just the bars on that bike, like others have said.
I'm past the days when I just keep throwing money at a bike just to get it right. Not that the S is not a cool ride, but I'm pretty sure I'm going with the Heritage. That thing is like riding a super-charged cloud right out of the box. Comfortable, powerful and beautiful to look at, in my opinion. All I need to put on a new one is a sissy bar and pad for the occasional 2-up.
And with all that power, I'll probably just keep it stock - except for some slip-ons - for a while.
I had an '06 Heritage years ago that I loved, but these new M-8 Heritages are just killer.
I'm past the days when I just keep throwing money at a bike just to get it right. Not that the S is not a cool ride, but I'm pretty sure I'm going with the Heritage. That thing is like riding a super-charged cloud right out of the box. Comfortable, powerful and beautiful to look at, in my opinion. All I need to put on a new one is a sissy bar and pad for the occasional 2-up.
And with all that power, I'll probably just keep it stock - except for some slip-ons - for a while.
I had an '06 Heritage years ago that I loved, but these new M-8 Heritages are just killer.
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Like others mentioned it is not just the bar change but changing up the foot contros to maybe floor boards and/or forward controls... got estimate for all that... yeah no thanks
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Took delivery of a new 2020 Low rider last week. The dealer asked it I wanted to go with forward controls. I said no, I'll wait and see how I like the stock pegs. BIG mistake. 100 miles into our weekly 300 mile ride with my riding buddies, I had to pull over with hip/leg craps. I'm going to wait until the 1000 mile service to have them installed and hope they help. This is the most uncomfortable Harley I've ever owned - and I've owned dozens.
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I test-rode Fat Bob and Low Rider S back to back, and have to agree, the riding position on the LRS was just really weird. I felt like I was riding a kid's trike, with my knees about to hit my chin. I'm 5'11" with 32" inseam, and grew up on sport bikes, so I thought it would be a no-brainer for me, alas it was not to be. Fat Bob fit like a glove on the other hand. Just my 2 cents...
One of the first things we noticed on the M8 Softails was the uncomfortable foot position on all of them. (see our video reviews below from 2 years ago)
We were able to fix it for the FL models with the Rider Floorboard Relocation Kit. It puts the floorboards forward 1.5" and out 1". This makes for a much more comfortable ride, and a side benefit is that it increases the lean angle.
For the non-FL models, the solution was not so easy. Best things we came up with are-
1. M8 Softail Footpeg Adapters which allow you to run any traditional Harley peg you want, including mini-floorboards or even These Floorboards.
2. The other thing we came up with was a way to stretch out without having to get an engine guard for highway pegs. Stealth Adjustable Highway Pegs for M8 Softails with Mid-Controls.
Both of these test rides were a combination of a disappointment in the ergonomics, along with a pleasant surprise at the new frame, suspension and power.
We were able to fix it for the FL models with the Rider Floorboard Relocation Kit. It puts the floorboards forward 1.5" and out 1". This makes for a much more comfortable ride, and a side benefit is that it increases the lean angle.
For the non-FL models, the solution was not so easy. Best things we came up with are-
1. M8 Softail Footpeg Adapters which allow you to run any traditional Harley peg you want, including mini-floorboards or even These Floorboards.
2. The other thing we came up with was a way to stretch out without having to get an engine guard for highway pegs. Stealth Adjustable Highway Pegs for M8 Softails with Mid-Controls.
Both of these test rides were a combination of a disappointment in the ergonomics, along with a pleasant surprise at the new frame, suspension and power.
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I test-rode Fat Bob and Low Rider S back to back, and have to agree, the riding position on the LRS was just really weird. I felt like I was riding a kid's trike, with my knees about to hit my chin. I'm 5'11" with 32" inseam, and grew up on sport bikes, so I thought it would be a no-brainer for me, alas it was not to be. Fat Bob fit like a glove on the other hand. Just my 2 cents...
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One of the first things we noticed on the M8 Softails was the uncomfortable foot position on all of them. (see our video reviews below from 2 years ago)
We were able to fix it for the FL models with the Rider Floorboard Relocation Kit. It puts the floorboards forward 1.5" and out 1". This makes for a much more comfortable ride, and a side benefit is that it increases the lean angle.
For the non-FL models, the solution was not so easy. Best things we came up with are-
1. M8 Softail Footpeg Adapters which allow you to run any traditional Harley peg you want, including mini-floorboards or even These Floorboards.
2. The other thing we came up with was a way to stretch out without having to get an engine guard for highway pegs. Stealth Adjustable Highway Pegs for M8 Softails with Mid-Controls.
Both of these test rides were a combination of a disappointment in the ergonomics, along with a pleasant surprise at the new frame, suspension and power.
We were able to fix it for the FL models with the Rider Floorboard Relocation Kit. It puts the floorboards forward 1.5" and out 1". This makes for a much more comfortable ride, and a side benefit is that it increases the lean angle.
For the non-FL models, the solution was not so easy. Best things we came up with are-
1. M8 Softail Footpeg Adapters which allow you to run any traditional Harley peg you want, including mini-floorboards or even These Floorboards.
2. The other thing we came up with was a way to stretch out without having to get an engine guard for highway pegs. Stealth Adjustable Highway Pegs for M8 Softails with Mid-Controls.
Both of these test rides were a combination of a disappointment in the ergonomics, along with a pleasant surprise at the new frame, suspension and power.
Thanks for checking. We do not.