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Jul 18, 2005 | 10:48 PM

John_O

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Height & forward controls question

After reading new bike review in American Iron about the FXDWG/I Chris Maida 5'4" had a heck of a time reaching the forward controls on the bike as did Sam Whitehead 5' 8"

I'm wondering how are you guy's/girls with the forward controls on the Softtail Standard in relation to your height?

I'm 5'6"

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Jul 18, 2005 | 11:11 PM

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I've sat on the softtail models in the show room and I need extended forward controls....I'm 6'4

Jul 19, 2005 | 12:40 AM

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I don't know about the Softail Standard, but I just bought a Springer and I don't have any problems with the forward controls, I'm 5'11. I've known some people that were long in the legs and short in the body and vice versa. I guess that it would depend on the individual. I'm told that if they don't fit comfortably, that they can be changed.

Jul 19, 2005 | 12:52 AM

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RE: Height & forward controls question

The controls on the Softail are about an inch closer in. I'm 5'8 (with a 30" inseam), and I found the controls on the Wide Glide a bit of a reach, but the controls on my Night Train are just perfect.

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Jul 19, 2005 | 01:27 AM

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What I found on some models (like the night train) was that the gas tank width made it uncomfortable to use the pegs in the stock position.

Jul 19, 2005 | 01:54 AM

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What I found on some models (like the night train) was that the gas tank width made it uncomfortable to use the pegs in the stock position.

Really? I find the seating position is perfect on my Train. I haven't noticed the tank to be exceptionally wide either.

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Sep 6, 2005 | 06:07 PM

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RE: Height & forward controls question

I have a 96 fxsts with 4" risers and drag bars. Being only 5'4" the forward controls were almost out of reach. tried a LaPera seat but that was worse, now have a corbin gunfighter Close that pushes me forward a bit and now everything is cool.