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Joined: Oct 2008
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From: GA
If she's already riding the sporty, she should be able to ride a softail. I am 5'1", started on a 1200C, then I got my fatboy. Both were lowered. The fatboy just handles so much better than the sporty did. After riding the fatboy and then going back and riding the sporty, it was awkward and I felt uncomfortable on it. Good Luck!
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From: Staten Island
If she's already riding the sporty, she should be able to ride a softail. I am 5'1", started on a 1200C, then I got my fatboy. Both were lowered. The fatboy just handles so much better than the sporty did. After riding the fatboy and then going back and riding the sporty, it was awkward and I felt uncomfortable on it. Good Luck!
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From: South Carolina
My wife rides a Deluxe too. She tried an 883 too and I lowered it in every way possible (suspension and seat) and it was still not right for her. The center of gravity on that bike is MUCH higher than many of the FL bikes. This top-heaviness make it want to fall-over if tipped slightly and a small woman may not have the strength to keep it upright.....mine didn't. She had it fall over 3 or 4 times. She's never dropped her Deluxe (which is much heavier than a Sporty). The center of garvity is lower and the seat height is the lowest in HD's lineup.
....there's always boots with taller heels!
....there's always boots with taller heels!
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From: Staten Island
well just got back from the dealer we picked up a nightster wifey is happy
and now the best part,The dealer is looking for a Road Glide 2010 denim black for me.We will pick up the Nightster next week.
and now the best part,The dealer is looking for a Road Glide 2010 denim black for me.We will pick up the Nightster next week.
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From: anacoco, la
My wife is 5'0" and I lowered her 883 C with the burly slammer kit. She loves it, but it is a tad harsh on the ride. She is flat footed with it now. If she was taller, I would get her on a deluxe though. I have seen some shorter inseam riders on lowered Street Bobs too.
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Joined: Sep 2007
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From: VA
funny my wife got a 883 low about 2 weeks ago and the dealer is now looking for 2010 heritage for me, I'm seeing a trend here.
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