REALLY short girl wanting a Harley
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REALLY short girl wanting a Harley
So I’ve been researching the crap out of this and so far I’m the shortest person I can find who has her heart set on a Harley. I’m only 4’8. Is it even possible for me to ride one? I learned on a Kawasaki, I’ve sat on Yamaha’s, but there’s nothing like a Harley (as I’m sure everyone on here knows). What are my best options and what mods could make this possible? IS this possible? The shortest person I’ve read up on these forums was a whopping 5’2 - six inches taller than me. Help!
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I test rode this Softail Slim S at my dealership. It was beautiful. It was also the shortest one I've ever sat on. I'd try sitting on one of these if you can find one.
Softail Slim S
Softail Slim S
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Aftermarket stuff; shorter rear shocks, forwards seats and pull back risers all combined will put you in a comfortable position for the controls and balance. Look at Low-rider dynas, Fat Boy softails and Road Kings as low center of gravity bikes
Is it possible? Yes.
Shortest one I know is a feller we call Little Man, he's 5 foot,, well maybe shorter now,, he's been riding for 40+yrs
Is it possible? Yes.
Shortest one I know is a feller we call Little Man, he's 5 foot,, well maybe shorter now,, he's been riding for 40+yrs
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mctraveler (05-21-2018)
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So I’ve been researching the crap out of this and so far I’m the shortest person I can find who has her heart set on a Harley. I’m only 4’8. Is it even possible for me to ride one? I learned on a Kawasaki, I’ve sat on Yamaha’s, but there’s nothing like a Harley (as I’m sure everyone on here knows). What are my best options and what mods could make this possible? IS this possible? The shortest person I’ve read up on these forums was a whopping 5’2 - six inches taller than me. Help!
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04ctd (05-21-2018)
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How much experience do you have on the Kawasaki? Anything can be done, but it requires hard work, practice and time. Not wishful thinking. I wouldn’t trust the opinions of people who haven’t experienced what it takes to be successful. Or tutored one, like a MSF instructor.
You should PM some of them. I think Neil is an instructor. https://www.hdforums.com/forum/members/13864-neil.html
Another instructor:
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/membe...12-twistr.html
Good luck.
You should PM some of them. I think Neil is an instructor. https://www.hdforums.com/forum/members/13864-neil.html
Another instructor:
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/membe...12-twistr.html
Good luck.
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AJSHOVEL (05-21-2018)
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The better half is 5' 0" with her hair proofed up (28" inseam) and is now on a 16 RG. She started on a sportster, spent a few years on a couple of fat boy lo (including 7000+ mile round trip to Sturgis twice) but always wanted a big bike. Like others have said the inseam is more important than overall height. 4" might as well be a mile, but something can likely be done. The slim or an 883 lo may be the answer. We tried every combination possible of seats, boots, and air ride and she's finally at a point where she's comfortable, safe, and the bike rides without clearance/suspension issues. One important thing is our dealer was very willing to find a way to make it happen other than just slamming the bike and killing the ride quality. Feel free to shoot me a PM, glad to help you out any way we can.
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The 1977 onward Low Rider used to advertise a 26-inch ride height, so it is all relevant to what you want to spend.
http://dudeworld.com.au/ARTILOWRIDER.HTML
http://dudeworld.com.au/ARTILOWRIDER.HTML
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