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where i am only 5 foot 8 would i be to short for a fatboy?

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Old Sep 29, 2013 | 03:08 PM
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where i am only 5 foot 8 would i be to short to ride a regular fatboy? or would a fatboy lo be better?
 
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Old Sep 29, 2013 | 03:11 PM
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Maybe; I'm 5'11", but I have a 33 inch inseam, and I'm real comfortable on a Fatboy. Paul
 
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Old Sep 29, 2013 | 03:23 PM
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I am 5 foot 7 am I do fine on my fatboy.
 
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Old Sep 29, 2013 | 03:24 PM
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And I'm 5'10" with A 30" inseam and I love the fit of my Lo

I say go to a dealer and sit on them. As soon as I sat on my Lo and knew it would be a perfect fit for me
 
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5' 11" 30" inseam and the Lo is great.
 
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I have a buddy that's 5'7" just soled his fatboy to get a street glide. Never saw him have any problems.
 
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Originally Posted by deepwoodskentuckian
where i am only 5 foot 8 would i be to short to ride a regular fatboy? or would a fatboy lo be better?
Really? Have you been to the dealership to sit on bikes? No one here can possibly answer this questions about you......
 
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There is only 3/4" difference between the 2 in seat height. Get what you want and you will not regret it.
 
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5'9 and flat footed and than some on anything from a sportster to a ultra limited.
 
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I'm 5.7 and love the fit of the lo
 
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