18 Fat Bob Handlebars
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18 Fat Bob Handlebars
My wife has an 18 Fat Bob and says she feels like she's a little too far forward and down. She's 5'7". Would like to see pics and hear your thoughts if you've changed out yours.
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I assume you mean that the bars are too far forward and down? I am 5'8" and if I close my eyes and reach forward to where the bars would comfortably be, I find that if they were an inch higher and two-three inches back, they'd be perfect.
Assuming she is in the same boat, you can solve it with bars, or perhaps with a seat. I just posted my experience with the Saddlemen Renegade Solo seat, which positions you about a half-inch lower and about an inch closer to the bars. Or, there's the Harley Reach seat, which should do the same. You might want to have her experiment with the Reach seat because it may be narrower too, which may help her reach the ground better and have more secure footing at a stop. I didn't find the Saddlemen to change that aspect of seating any.
Assuming she is in the same boat, you can solve it with bars, or perhaps with a seat. I just posted my experience with the Saddlemen Renegade Solo seat, which positions you about a half-inch lower and about an inch closer to the bars. Or, there's the Harley Reach seat, which should do the same. You might want to have her experiment with the Reach seat because it may be narrower too, which may help her reach the ground better and have more secure footing at a stop. I didn't find the Saddlemen to change that aspect of seating any.
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I assume you mean that the bars are too far forward and down? I am 5'8" and if I close my eyes and reach forward to where the bars would comfortably be, I find that if they were an inch higher and two-three inches back, they'd be perfect.
Assuming she is in the same boat, you can solve it with bars, or perhaps with a seat. I just posted my experience with the Saddlemen Renegade Solo seat, which positions you about a half-inch lower and about an inch closer to the bars. Or, there's the Harley Reach seat, which should do the same. You might want to have her experiment with the Reach seat because it may be narrower too, which may help her reach the ground better and have more secure footing at a stop. I didn't find the Saddlemen to change that aspect of seating any.
Assuming she is in the same boat, you can solve it with bars, or perhaps with a seat. I just posted my experience with the Saddlemen Renegade Solo seat, which positions you about a half-inch lower and about an inch closer to the bars. Or, there's the Harley Reach seat, which should do the same. You might want to have her experiment with the Reach seat because it may be narrower too, which may help her reach the ground better and have more secure footing at a stop. I didn't find the Saddlemen to change that aspect of seating any.
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I assume you mean that the bars are too far forward and down? I am 5'8" and if I close my eyes and reach forward to where the bars would comfortably be, I find that if they were an inch higher and two-three inches back, they'd be perfect.
Assuming she is in the same boat, you can solve it with bars, or perhaps with a seat. I just posted my experience with the Saddlemen Renegade Solo seat, which positions you about a half-inch lower and about an inch closer to the bars. Or, there's the Harley Reach seat, which should do the same. You might want to have her experiment with the Reach seat because it may be narrower too, which may help her reach the ground better and have more secure footing at a stop. I didn't find the Saddlemen to change that aspect of seating any.
Assuming she is in the same boat, you can solve it with bars, or perhaps with a seat. I just posted my experience with the Saddlemen Renegade Solo seat, which positions you about a half-inch lower and about an inch closer to the bars. Or, there's the Harley Reach seat, which should do the same. You might want to have her experiment with the Reach seat because it may be narrower too, which may help her reach the ground better and have more secure footing at a stop. I didn't find the Saddlemen to change that aspect of seating any.
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