Got used to riding the Softail...
#12
05-25-2017, 05:30 PM
Traded an 08 FXSTC for an 09 EGlide. The Electra Glide felt real "cramped"
when I first got it from the dealer it had that huge stock seat on it. Everything changed when I put a Street Glide seat on it. Now I'm further back and feel way better especially with road pegs on the engine guard.
when I first got it from the dealer it had that huge stock seat on it. Everything changed when I put a Street Glide seat on it. Now I'm further back and feel way better especially with road pegs on the engine guard.
#13
05-25-2017, 06:34 PM
Road Warrior
Highway pegs placed low on the safety bars will help. Allows you about 6 foot positions. Rear, middle and front of the floorboards, plus you can put your heel on the front of the floorboards and the ball of your foot on the highway peg. Or latch on to them with the arch of your foot. Or really stretch out by hanging your feet over the top of the highway pegs by resting the back of your legs on them.
#14
05-25-2017, 07:48 PM
Big Kahuna HDF Member
#15
05-26-2017, 09:52 AM
Softail
I have been riding the Softail for the past two to three weeks, since I have had the Road King disassembled. That Fatboy is quite different than the Road King, stretches you out a bit, your feet/legs and arms. I got back on the Road King yesterday for a spin around the block and wow, I felt cramped! It's like I was more upright, my feet were not as far forward.
It's funny, it just felt really strange at first. I dunno, I think I need to go for a couple of test rides to see how some of the other bikes feel. Been thinking about a Road Glide, 2015 or newer; wonder how that will be.
It's funny, it just felt really strange at first. I dunno, I think I need to go for a couple of test rides to see how some of the other bikes feel. Been thinking about a Road Glide, 2015 or newer; wonder how that will be.
#16
06-04-2017, 06:52 PM
I've owned three different baggers. Two ElectraGlides and a Road King, and I felt cramped on all of them. I didn't realize how comfortable a bike could be until I got a Superglide with forward controls! Most comfortable bike I've ever owned! Much better than any "tourer" I've had. Everybody has different shaped bodies, but a Dyna with forward controls just fits me perfectly.
So late last year, I demo'd a '17 FLHX. Neat bike & surprisingly quick stock, but was shocked at how cramped the riding position was. Nice bike, but I couldn't wait to get back on my Super Glide.
#17
06-04-2017, 07:30 PM
Grand HDF Member
The tour bikes have a more upright position with the floorboards under your body for a reason, it's more comfortable on the knees and back for the long rides. That said I changed the seat(moved me to rear), added 18" apes, and adjustable pegs on the crashbar on my road King and I have plenty of room to stretch out and I'm 6'2".
#18
06-04-2017, 08:13 PM
Road Warrior
I had a 2005 FXD. Set it up with forward controls, Corbin seat, mustache bar, windshield and a set of Boss Bags. I loved that bike. I traded it (with 45,000 miles) for a 2009 Street Glide. The SG was nice but I definitely preferred the Dyna. Then in March 2016 I bought a 2009 RKC. While I like the RKC better than the SG I still miss my Dyna.
The RKC is a very nice bike but I miss the stretched out position of the FXD with forward controls and I wonder what a Dyna with 96CI motor and six speed transmission would be like.
The RKC is a very nice bike but I miss the stretched out position of the FXD with forward controls and I wonder what a Dyna with 96CI motor and six speed transmission would be like.
#19
06-04-2017, 08:14 PM
Tourer
I have been riding the Softail for the past two to three weeks, since I have had the Road King disassembled. That Fatboy is quite different than the Road King, stretches you out a bit, your feet/legs and arms. I got back on the Road King yesterday for a spin around the block and wow, I felt cramped! It's like I was more upright, my feet were not as far forward.
It's funny, it just felt really strange at first. I dunno, I think I need to go for a couple of test rides to see how some of the other bikes feel. Been thinking about a Road Glide, 2015 or newer; wonder how that will be.
It's funny, it just felt really strange at first. I dunno, I think I need to go for a couple of test rides to see how some of the other bikes feel. Been thinking about a Road Glide, 2015 or newer; wonder how that will be.
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