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nathan-hd48 08-27-2015 01:53 PM

5'8" with a 30" inseam. Replaced the seat with a solo seat from Redtail Leather, and using the Biltwell Zed bars. The reach is ok, handling is nice. But I do wish I the forward controls were an inch or two closer. Mid would be too close, but I suppose if I adjust my seat I might gain that inch.

bbissell 08-27-2015 02:00 PM

I am right at 5'11 with a 30 inch inseam. The bike feels good to me.

Rog48 08-27-2015 03:36 PM

Im tall enough to read the date this thread was started :)

wachuko 08-27-2015 03:41 PM


Originally Posted by Rog48 (Post 14340730)
Im tall enough to read the date this thread was started :)

07-27-2014, 06:38 AM :icon_doh:

3bc 08-27-2015 07:37 PM


Originally Posted by bm3freed (Post 14339939)
I'm 6'4" on put on 6" ext to my forward controls. I also have 12" mini apes with 2"risers. I love the new forward controls, it feels like I'm riding a much bigger bike.

How much did that mess with the lean angle of your bike? I need to do something, my legs start to hurt on longer rides due to my height.

OddJack 08-27-2015 08:24 PM

Add a poll to this thread.

5'2" to 5'4"

5'4" to 5'6"

And so on. Then you will have a good sample at a glance.

John S 08-28-2015 05:57 PM

5'6", 30" inseam - I'm okay on mid controls but I'm not so comfy with forwards. If I go with a 48 I'm afraid part of my personal Harley Tax will be to get different foot controls :( I suppose I could get a push-up seat but I don't want to be sitting on top of the gas tank! (Maybe another test ride is in order before I make a final decision :D )

407Guy 08-28-2015 06:34 PM


Originally Posted by nathan-hd48 (Post 14340436)
5'8" with a 30" inseam. Replaced the seat with a solo seat from Redtail Leather, and using the Biltwell Zed bars. The reach is ok, handling is nice. But I do wish I the forward controls were an inch or two closer. Mid would be too close, but I suppose if I adjust my seat I might gain that inch.

http://www.harley-davidson.com/store...07-50700026--1

These bring them back 2".

nathan-hd48 08-28-2015 06:50 PM


Originally Posted by 407Guy (Post 14344556)

Just posted a new thread about those actually! Curious if anyone else has them installed. Seems like a small distance but I'm guessing it makes a big difference.


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