Need feedback- Short rider on a Rocker
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Need feedback- Short rider on a Rocker
hello, i am looking to move up from my 883 to a Rocker. My concern is whether the bike is too big for a short rider like me, 5'4" with an inseam of 28". On my 883, all i did to be comfortably seated is swap out the seat.
any short riders out there that have a Rocker. my biggest concern is having to tip toe the foot controls....
appreciate you feeback on what mods you did to make the bike comfortable to ride. Pictures are welcomed
Joseph
any short riders out there that have a Rocker. my biggest concern is having to tip toe the foot controls....
appreciate you feeback on what mods you did to make the bike comfortable to ride. Pictures are welcomed
Joseph
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I'll say this, seats available put you lower to the ground. Lowering kits available too.
Personally, I advise learning the motorcycle and moving on eventually to something bigger. A Deluxe would prob something to consider giving your stand over length.
Personally, I advise learning the motorcycle and moving on eventually to something bigger. A Deluxe would prob something to consider giving your stand over length.
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I'm 5'5" with a 27" inseam. My first harley was an 883 and I've owned sportsters, dynas, softails, roadkings, and full dressers. I've found most comfort on bikes with floorboards. That said, I've only owned one bike that I could be flatfoot with 2 feet at a stop..
If I remember correctly, the seat height on the rocker is a little lower than the 883. and seat and shock changes are both relatively inexpensive and easy. Moving the forward controls aren't terribly difficult, and can be "tweaked" so the shifting and braking position is "ok". the biggest problem I have is being comfortable with my body shaped like a "V" on longer rides. I can't stay conformable with my feet on the pegs with forwards
Only you will know if you're comfortable, and the only way to know is to ride one, preferably not for a spin around the block but for a few hours, a day or a weekend.
Vision Harley has softails for rent near you for $179 you'll know if you're comfortable
If I remember correctly, the seat height on the rocker is a little lower than the 883. and seat and shock changes are both relatively inexpensive and easy. Moving the forward controls aren't terribly difficult, and can be "tweaked" so the shifting and braking position is "ok". the biggest problem I have is being comfortable with my body shaped like a "V" on longer rides. I can't stay conformable with my feet on the pegs with forwards
Only you will know if you're comfortable, and the only way to know is to ride one, preferably not for a spin around the block but for a few hours, a day or a weekend.
Vision Harley has softails for rent near you for $179 you'll know if you're comfortable
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I am 5'2" with 27 inseam and had a night rod special that would be close to your riding position. I got a reduced reach seat made for the v rod and bought a kit to move the forward controls back about 2". This stuff is available for the night rod special but I have no idea if you can do this with a rocker. My point is that even though I was able to reach the forwards, the position my body was in acted like a sail to catch a bunch of wind. In this position long rides were tough on the body.
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I'm only 5'5" myself and softails are very well suited for short riders, minus the jiffy stand being a little forward. I rode my 2007 night train in stock trim for 8 years without reach issues. I was a little stretched for the forward controls but around town it was fine. i now have floor boards on the bike and it is a real simple swap if you ever want to go that route in the future.
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