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Old Jun 4, 2013 | 09:51 PM
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I bought a 03 HD Super Glide Anniversarry. I am 5'6 130lbs. Is the bike too big for me?
 
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Old Jun 4, 2013 | 09:55 PM
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Congrats on the new bike. Why do you think it might be too big for you? Should be fine.
 
Old Jun 4, 2013 | 10:11 PM
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Can your feet reach the ground and your arms the bars? If the answer is no, lower the bike until your feet are flat on the ground, and put on pull back bars until you can reach them.
 
Old Jun 4, 2013 | 10:16 PM
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Hell no! I have seen guys and girls smaller than you riding big dressers. You should be fine.
 
Old Jun 4, 2013 | 10:38 PM
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Why ask AFTER you bought it?


 
Old Jun 4, 2013 | 11:05 PM
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My wife fits fine a on a superblide and she's 5'4".
 
Old Jun 4, 2013 | 11:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Cowboy Rob
You should be fine.
Way to show support, "should?" LMAO

Although I do agree with a previous post "Why are you asking now after the fact?"
 
Old Jun 4, 2013 | 11:11 PM
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Thank you all for your comments. I asked this question because some of my friends on FB were telling me that the bike is too big for me or why should i bought a harley bike. I don't know if they are just jealous or what not.
 
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Old Jun 4, 2013 | 11:30 PM
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They just want you to think it's too big for you so you'll sell them the bike... Then they will tell you to go buy a ultra and do the same thing all over again.
 
Old Jun 5, 2013 | 12:06 AM
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I'm 5'6" and I ride a Wide Glide. If you feel comfortable on it that is all that matters.
 



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