Which Dyna?
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From: Burke, VA
As rayfinseats said above, the trick is in how you stow it. Nobody likes to back their bike up a hill. Some can do it, some can't. Pick your spot carefully, and don't pick the bike on the criteria of being able to walk it up a hill backwards. There's no shame in nose-in.
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From: Aurora, IL
I disagree. With her height a sporty will sit too high, even if its lowered. Not to mention a sporty isnt very well balanced. Alot of people say its harder to ride than a Dyna.
I would recommend waiting for a dealer demo day and ride both and see what is comfortable.
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Pick the bike you want. Chances are, with your build, any of them will need some mods to be comfortable to you. And really that's true for most of us. All come with mid-controls, even the fat bob if the dealer bought it that way. You'd be surprised what a shorter shock and thinner seat can do for fitment. LowRider is a nice bike but don't read "low" into it and think it's a better option just because of that. It would probably have to be lowered for you just like any of the others.
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My son is 5' 5" with a 30'' inseam and cannot push my superglide back on gravel or incline, not due to strength issues, he simply cant get traction. you must be able to put your feet flat on the ground with a good amount of knee bend to be able to move the bike back safely without risking getting off balance and droping the bike. The only Harley he can handle without problem is the softail delux. Good luck and have fun.
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I would let which you like best in look and style the most be your pick. Like others said they will all probally need some mods to get comfortable but can all be done pretty cheap.
If looking for the one that will fit best stock then I would probally say the SB. It sits as low as any Dyna stock and with the mini apes you can adjust them to fit your reach.
If looking for the one that will fit best stock then I would probally say the SB. It sits as low as any Dyna stock and with the mini apes you can adjust them to fit your reach.
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From: Milwaukee area
Originally Posted by bakerm75
One advantage of the low rider over some others is they don't have forward controls. at 5'2 forwards could be a reach and may not be comfortable or safe. The low rider ( and some other dynas) do not have the forwards, and this might work better for you.
Originally Posted by Shade
Nobody likes to back their bike up a hill. Some can do it, some can't. Pick your spot carefully, and don't pick the bike on the criteria of being able to walk it up a hill backwards. There's no shame in nose-in.
Originally Posted by redrubicon2004
Not to mention a sporty isnt very well balanced. Alot of people say its harder to ride than a Dyna.