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Old Sep 29, 2024 | 07:30 PM
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I just got a new 2024 road glide. I think it’s fantastic. however, my 5’10” thin wife barely fits on the thing. Has anyone had a similar problem and fixed it?
Ive got the long haul kit on order, but am I wasting money?
I traded my 1200rt BMW which was comfortable for both.
thanks for any help!
 
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Old Sep 29, 2024 | 07:50 PM
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They make adjustable passenger footboards that can be put in different positions. There are also different seats.
 
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Old Sep 29, 2024 | 07:59 PM
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Originally Posted by SuperHeavyDuty
I just got a new 2024 road glide. I think it’s fantastic. however, my 5’10” thin wife barely fits on the thing. Has anyone had a similar problem and fixed it?
Ive got the long haul kit on order, but am I wasting money?
I traded my 1200rt BMW which was comfortable for both.
thanks for any help!
What doesn't she like? Seat? Feet positions? Back position?
 
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Old Sep 29, 2024 | 08:15 PM
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feels like another one and done post. Tell her she looks fat on the bike and you wont that particular issue again. New issues, perhapse...
 
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Old Sep 29, 2024 | 08:29 PM
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Originally Posted by SuperHeavyDuty
I just got a new 2024 road glide. I think it’s fantastic. however, my 5’10” thin wife barely fits on the thing. Has anyone had a similar problem and fixed it?
Ive got the long haul kit on order, but am I wasting money?
I traded my 1200rt BMW which was comfortable for both.
thanks for any help!
yup, 1-800-DIVORCE worked for me
 
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Old Sep 30, 2024 | 11:06 AM
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Old Sep 30, 2024 | 02:31 PM
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My tall G/F sat on my SG and didn't like my rider backrest.
 
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Old Sep 30, 2024 | 03:20 PM
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My 5'7", 30" inseam wife said the passenger area feels smaller on the new style bikes. So much so she was wondering if I bought a seat that moved me back further. I feel it too on the stock seat and the Saddlemen. I'm in her lap.
 
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If she is closer to you, her built in drivers backtests are also closer to you and you don't have to lean back as far.......
 
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Git yer own bike, woman!
 
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