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Old Jan 17, 2010 | 10:44 PM
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I just bought a new fatboy, first harley, and I was wondering were I could buy after market parts for shorter people, like a bake brake pedal and shifter?

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Old Jan 18, 2010 | 11:00 AM
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Congrats & welcome aboard. what is a bake brake pedal?
 
Old Jan 18, 2010 | 12:01 PM
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LOL........

Welcome to the forum and to owning a Harley.

I'm going out to the garage now and look for my bake brake.
 
Old Jan 18, 2010 | 12:07 PM
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Congrats on the new Fatty... got mine Dec 5th and have been smiling ever since!
 
Old Jan 18, 2010 | 02:14 PM
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might save $$$ by getting a seat that moves U forward couple inches, or have Ur custom fitted for Ua..
 
Old Jan 18, 2010 | 03:08 PM
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Welcome from Nawlins!!!
 
Old Jan 18, 2010 | 04:06 PM
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Let's see the new Fatty on the block!
 
Old Jan 18, 2010 | 04:12 PM
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Changing your seat, handlebars, or handlebars risers can make a difference.

Check out this thread that I started.

https://www.hdforums.com/forum/softa...-question.html
 
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Congrats on the fatboy. Bars, seat, and suspension are the immediate answers if you're height challenged. That should make a huge difference. You might consider some of the air suspension systems that can raise and lower the bike at the push of a button. You'll need to mount your own compressor, but many have done it, and it's not that complicated. There's also some hydraulic suspension setups for softies that raise and lower your scoot. A little internet work should help you out. Good Luck
 



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