Lady Riders
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Joined: Dec 2005
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From: Western Australia
Take a Dyna for a ride, it's the only way you're really going to know. Keep in mind that there's a lot of things you can change to make it a more comfortable fit if you're fairly small and light too.
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Joined: Jun 2014
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From: NW Ohio
100% correct.
EDIT~ Actually, the factory stock seat on the FXDL is a "low" profile seat. I suppose one could get the seat shaved down/narrower too though.
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EDIT~ She's wearing her regular boots here, but her Daytona Women's boots have a 2" lift built into them. The lift is not "all heel" as some of it is internal. (Kinda like Tom Cruise's lifts!)
EDIT~ Actually, the factory stock seat on the FXDL is a "low" profile seat. I suppose one could get the seat shaved down/narrower too though.
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EDIT~ She's wearing her regular boots here, but her Daytona Women's boots have a 2" lift built into them. The lift is not "all heel" as some of it is internal. (Kinda like Tom Cruise's lifts!)
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Joined: May 2007
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From: Alberta
My wife is 5'6" and has toured all over the place on her 08 Low Rider without incident. Having said that; if you are out test riding be sure and try the Softail Slim; very low seat and about the same weight as a Dyna Fat Bob. I have a Fat Bob and the wife claims it feels better on the road with the larger front tire; I think her bike turns a little easier at slow speed with the skinnier front tire...test ride if you can and see what you think. When you lower suspension and thin out the seat you will loose suspension travel and comfort. Period.
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Joined: Jan 2017
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From: Columbia, SC
Thank you all for your advice. The lady form has been kinda silent on this subject. I am looking at a 2014 HD street bob and I think with the right seat I should be great. Switching out the pipes would be a good idea too. I am just tired of such a rugged ride on the sporty and feeling beaten up after riding all day.
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Joined: Dec 2005
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From: Western Australia
Thank you all for your advice. The lady form has been kinda silent on this subject. I am looking at a 2014 HD street bob and I think with the right seat I should be great. Switching out the pipes would be a good idea too. I am just tired of such a rugged ride on the sporty and feeling beaten up after riding all day.
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Joined: Jan 2017
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From: Columbia, SC
I have spoken with a few lady riders out west that have Dynas and they all said after the first ride it was a big difference on comfort. 
My mother in law who rides has a HD heritage and she is a smaller lady. She said the only issue sometimes is backing
My mother in law who rides has a HD heritage and she is a smaller lady. She said the only issue sometimes is backing
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From: Columbia, SC
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