Dyna for Short Guys!
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5th Gear
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From: California / Florida
Dyna for Short Guys!
Hey guys, I'm standing at a sky scraping 5'5" and really wanting to get a Dyna. When I head back to Florida in September I'm looking to demo and rent a couple bikes to see where I'm at as far which one I'd like to buy.
But I'd like to get your experience or opinions on whether a guy of my stature could ride a stock Dyna (probably lowrider) right from the factory?
Thanks guys!
But I'd like to get your experience or opinions on whether a guy of my stature could ride a stock Dyna (probably lowrider) right from the factory?
Thanks guys!
Road Master
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From: Vancouver
go with mids on a SB. I'm 5'10 and it mids still fit me well with plenty of room to spare. The stock seat is pretty low already so I'm thinking your okay. What you will need to adjust is possibly the handle bars to pull them closer to you. I'd be more worried about that versus the height since the dynas sit low already.
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5th Gear
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go with mids on a SB. I'm 5'10 and it mids still fit me well with plenty of room to spare. The stock seat is pretty low already so I'm thinking your okay. What you will need to adjust is possibly the handle bars to pull them closer to you. I'd be more worried about that versus the height since the dynas sit low already.
Road Captain
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From: Niceville
A FXDL is low to the ground? Only in name. My FLSTF (Fat boy) is much lower to the ground than my FXDL. My chick says I look like I'm riding a toy when I stand over the seat of my FLSTF.
That said,
That said,
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5th Gear
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A FXDL is low to the ground? Only in name. My FLSTF (Fat boy) is much lower to the ground than my FXDL. My chick says I look like I'm riding a toy when I stand over the seat of my FLSTF.
That said,
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That said,
Midget on a Motorcycle - YouTube
The FLSTF I think has a very similar Seat height.. maybe like half an inch lower? but those of us with short legs, it's easier to get them wrapped around a lowrider.
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5'8" Here but only a 29" inseam which is the critical part and not overall height .. My FXD Just makes it for being comfortable with it's mid controls .. Not wanting to go any lower in seat height unless can keep the same ground clearance I have with this one to keep from scraping in the turns .. Loved my Heritage, but scraped all the time with it even in Flat FL ..
