streetglide question
The thing I noticed going from a RK to a SG, is the faring makes for heavier steering.
Don't worry about seeing down the road it will all come to you in a short time, but as
others said do a test ride.
Don't worry about seeing down the road it will all come to you in a short time, but as
others said do a test ride.
Seasoned HDF Member
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From: South Carolina
Some of us just don`t like the closed in feeling of riding behind a fairing, or even a windshield for that matter.
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From: Glendale AZ
I test rode a neighbors SG before I bought my RK and I found it difficult to see the street and I'm 5-8". But, I should say I still stare at SG's when I see them ride by, especially the Denim Black one's. Someone told me once to buy what gives you wood, then make it fit your needs with mod's. Wisdom right there.
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From: Santa Cruz
What ya like and what ya need to see are two different things, but thanks for playing...
Novice
Joined: May 2016
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From: Milwaukee
I just purchased a 2015 SG and I am also 5'3". Seeing is no problem for me. You sit high enough on the bike. I am far from flat footed on the ground but still feel very comfortable on the bike. I am with the other fellas. take her for a spin before you buy if you can.
Road Warrior
Joined: Jul 2013
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From: ny
I'm 5'4 and have no problem seeing over the shield even after I put a 2 inch taller windshield on.Touching the ground flat footed is going to be a bigger problem. I got used to being on my toes when stopped
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Road Captain
Joined: May 2011
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From: Weston, Fl
Rent one for a few days. I'm 5'4" on a 2009 Street Glide Conversion (was a Electra Glide). I've lowered the front 1"with a progressive monotube kit and lowered 12" Harley Premium adjustable shocks 1" using lowering blocks. I also threw a set of Khrome Works Narrow 2+2 Sweepers on it. I'm very comfortable on it now. My last bike was a 2006 RKC with Progressive 1" drop kit in the front and 11" Bitchin Bagger air shocks in the rear.
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