Lowering a Fat Boy
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Lowering a Fat Boy
My wife just bought a 05 fat boy. She is 5'-6" and when she sits on the bike her feet are not flat on the ground. She would feel more confident in handling the bike if it were a little lower. Anyone know any tricks to lowering it?
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From: Colorado Springs
+1.
I have a Le Pera bare bones and somehow I sleep on the couch most nights!
The Le Pera will get her where she needs to be.
You will need to get her the gel model if you go with the bare bones tho. Its a hard seat!
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From: Carol Stream, IL
I have been thinking about the same and I have read this forum inside out on this issue.. I am 5'4" waiting to get my fatboy (I have not bought it yet..this winter though) but from what I have read here .. try to go the meancity way.. they would be able to shave the seat and try lower it by 1-2 inches also they can move her forward ... that should be enough..I dont think she should have any issues with her height .. good riding shoes and a mean city modified seat should do the job..
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From: So Cal
+ 1 on the seat first. I like C & C Seats www.ccseats.com call Chuck and he will custom fit it for her and they are more comfortable IMO than stock.
Second Id lower the bike , I went with Progressive 422 shocks and think it not only lowered the bike (adjustable from stock to 2 lower) but improved the handling
Second Id lower the bike , I went with Progressive 422 shocks and think it not only lowered the bike (adjustable from stock to 2 lower) but improved the handling
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From: Leander Texas
you can lower the front and make it turn easier of you go to a low profile tire like mine. 120/70-17. it dropped 1 in
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My husband is soooo sweet! I am 5'4" NOT 5'6" (I wish)
So we went to the dealership and the guy had me sit on that seat you were talking about (Le pera whatever seat). I was like wtf?!! It's so hard! lol He said I would break it in over time. *yeah right!* I asked the guy to find me a nice comfy seat which was still narrow and voila, they found it. It was an extra $100 but well worth it. I also got it lowered just an inch and now it is perfect!
Thanks for all of your help!
So we went to the dealership and the guy had me sit on that seat you were talking about (Le pera whatever seat). I was like wtf?!! It's so hard! lol He said I would break it in over time. *yeah right!* I asked the guy to find me a nice comfy seat which was still narrow and voila, they found it. It was an extra $100 but well worth it. I also got it lowered just an inch and now it is perfect!
Thanks for all of your help!
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My husband is soooo sweet! I am 5'4" NOT 5'6" (I wish)
So we went to the dealership and the guy had me sit on that seat you were talking about (Le pera whatever seat). I was like wtf?!! It's so hard! lol He said I would break it in over time. *yeah right!* I asked the guy to find me a nice comfy seat which was still narrow and voila, they found it. It was an extra $100 but well worth it. I also got it lowered just an inch and now it is perfect!
Thanks for all of your help!
So we went to the dealership and the guy had me sit on that seat you were talking about (Le pera whatever seat). I was like wtf?!! It's so hard! lol He said I would break it in over time. *yeah right!* I asked the guy to find me a nice comfy seat which was still narrow and voila, they found it. It was an extra $100 but well worth it. I also got it lowered just an inch and now it is perfect!
Thanks for all of your help!
Glad you found a seat. Do you know what model it is?