Wide Glide Roll Call
Tourer
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 404
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From: SoCal, USA
2008, #436 of the last 2000.
I have always loved the Wideglides, but my short (30" inseam) legs kept me off. When my wife saw the Anniversary bike she fell in love with it. Suddenly it started to fit a little better, but I still have a hard time doing better than 70 without the windshield. My 5'10" frame just don't cut it. Could have gone with the Softail Custom, but there is just something about a Dyna.
I have always loved the Wideglides, but my short (30" inseam) legs kept me off. When my wife saw the Anniversary bike she fell in love with it. Suddenly it started to fit a little better, but I still have a hard time doing better than 70 without the windshield. My 5'10" frame just don't cut it. Could have gone with the Softail Custom, but there is just something about a Dyna.
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/l...003-nobags.jpg
Ride safe -
Bob
Last edited by mud; Sep 9, 2008 at 07:02 AM.
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Joined: Apr 2007
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Hmmm...I'm 5'8" with a 30" inseam and the bike feels fine to me, though I admit that I find it a little easier to flat-foot a Low Rider. Nevertheless, I'm quite happy with mine (the previous Anniversary bike!)....!
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/l...003-nobags.jpg
Ride safe -
Bob
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/l...003-nobags.jpg
Ride safe -
Bob
everybody really should to get rid of the dirt bike look. looks way better lowered.
Last edited by mud; Sep 9, 2008 at 07:04 AM. Reason: link to oversized picture
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Joined: Feb 2005
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From: Fortville, IN
Hmmm...I'm 5'8" with a 30" inseam and the bike feels fine to me, though I admit that I find it a little easier to flat-foot a Low Rider. Nevertheless, I'm quite happy with mine (the previous Anniversary bike!)....!
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/l...003-nobags.jpg
Ride safe -
Bob
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/l...003-nobags.jpg
Ride safe -
Bob
I'm 5'3 and ride a Wideglide. I had to get my seat narrowed and pushed forward, pulled the shifter and brake towards me. Put a larger brake peddle on it and some pull back risers but it fits perfect now! I would like it to be about an inch lower so I see some progressive shocks in my future!
I already scrape the ground on turns, lowering the rear won't work for me.
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Joined: Feb 2005
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From: Fortville, IN
Customized it ourselves. We pulled back the leather and our friend Jeff took an electric knife to it. Then pulled the leather back tight and stapled it. You'd never know...it looks great and feels so much better!
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It's not reaching the ground that's the problem, it's the controls. I like to sit back in the seat. They make seats that push you forward, or I could customize my seat like Heather, but I don't want to mess with my anniversary seat. I love it.
I already scrape the ground on turns, lowering the rear won't work for me.
I already scrape the ground on turns, lowering the rear won't work for me.
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