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Jun 19, 2014 | 08:28 AM

78_shovel

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Lower Seat Height?

Ok so I put 14" ape hangers on my 2012 Fatboy, the problem is they are not what I was expecting. I tried out a buddies Fatboy with 16" Ape Hangers and they were to high for me to be comfortable but the 14" are I think a little to low. Would like to reduce an inch at the seat height I think, but how can I change the seat height cheap. The fatboy low and the deluxe both sit lower and I believe all softail frames are the same frame set-up so how can I get a lower seat height like the Deluxe. Does anyone know? All Comments would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.

Jun 19, 2014 | 08:41 AM

Six7One

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You could take out some of the foam at a local shop or send it to mean city cycles. They do good work per the comments around here.

Jun 19, 2014 | 08:49 AM

lionsm13

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Get some higher risers?
Raise them to desired height?

Jun 19, 2014 | 09:20 AM

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Get some higher risers?
Raise them to desired height?

I sat on a deluxe with the same set-up I have on my fatboy and it was exactly what I want. That is why I got the 14" with the 1.5" risers. Already spent out a ton of money on these handle bars and don't really want to lose money by buying parts I already bought. But thanks for the input, already had that running through my head.

The ride height for a fatboy is 25" and a fatboy lo is 24.25" and a deluxe is 24.50". It truly is amazing how a 1/2" and 3/4" can make a huge difference. I really would love to drop a full 1" all together.

Jun 19, 2014 | 10:26 AM

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The ride height on the Deluxe and lo is achieved with a different rear shock. The only option is changing your seat or having yours re shaped.

Jun 19, 2014 | 10:50 AM

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you can change the rear shocks

Not a cheap option but you could go with a shotgun shock or look for a set of stock deluxe or fatboy lo shocks left from someone who has already made the switch.