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Hi, this morning I sat on a '99 FXDX and I found that the rider position is a lot better than on mine '05 FXDX for my height (5.8 feets): the handlebar is nearer to the seat of 1 1/2" due to a shorter tank. Anybody knows if the frame is different too?
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The big change to the frame was in 06. The 04's and 05's (well, at least I think the 04's are included) had a longer tank than previous years and slightly shorter seating area as a result. Easiest solution to the issue at hand would be to get a seat that moves you forward an inch or so. I know that on my 05 FXDC, the Sundowner does this when compared to the stock seat. it's a noticeable difference and the bars feel significantly closer and slightly lower relative to the seating position.
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From: PacNW; Beacon of Conservatism in a Sea of Liberals.......AZ Snowbird; Just another Conservative
I had a Reach seat...Awful! Drapes your "boys" over the back of the tank. I rode 100 miles up to the Olympic Peninsula to visit friends one day. By the time I got there, I was SERIOUSLY dreading the 100 mile return trip. Bought a HD Touring seat (wonderful) and sold the Reach here or on ebay. Just my $0.02.
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