2018 ultra limited lowering.
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From: Tennessee
I joined this forum specifically because of this post. I want to follow it and read up on other ideas. I am wanting to buy the 2018 Limited anniversary but have the same 5'6" short problem. The dealer tells me the Limited low, Road glide special and Street glide all share the same short rear shack and can be installed on the Standard Limited ,to lower the seat height. Also, if needed the Covington 1" lowering block will clear the saddle bag. I figure that factory shock is good enough for the Limited low and should ride well on the Limited I touch flat footed barely on a Standard limited and only have the minimal knee bend on the Limited low. I will not be able to back up with out couple inches coming off the seat height.
I am not a fan of the forward low seat comes standard on the limited low. Just sitting on it in the show room has my junk all bunched up. I know there are custom options, maybe factory option to get a low seat without that forward low back shoving me up tight to the tank.
I think all my theories and reasoning are sound, its just expensive to try out. I wish I could find someone who has done it and sit on theirs.
(Faster horses older whiskey, younger women and more money)
I am not a fan of the forward low seat comes standard on the limited low. Just sitting on it in the show room has my junk all bunched up. I know there are custom options, maybe factory option to get a low seat without that forward low back shoving me up tight to the tank.
I think all my theories and reasoning are sound, its just expensive to try out. I wish I could find someone who has done it and sit on theirs.
(Faster horses older whiskey, younger women and more money)
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From: Wisconsin
I have a friend who is also vertically challenged. He looked at the low. Since for the most part the stock suspension is not very good. Get the standard limited. If you have not had a good set of progressives or Ohlins you have not reference. But. Buy the standard swap out the shocks to the size of your choice. Most likely you will like it better and you will get the heated grips. Which are not on the low Limited. Heated grips are not a deal killer. But nice to have when you need them. Also the handle bars I think are a little different on the low. If your buying new. Dump the ambient gauge. Substitute a trans temp gauge. Best time to due that is when new. Temp gauge sucks. Good luck
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From: modesto california
I am leaning more and more to buying a standard and do modifications to the rear. I like the idea of the front shocks being full travel. I agree the heated grips are nice, also the passenger gets mini boards for their feet verses a peg on the Limited Low. The handle bars are smaller diameter and pulled back a little different angle. I thought the handle bars felt a bit flimsy. I do not like the limited low reach seat back support. I can figure the seat out later, many many options thru HD and aftermarket. I really want to find someone that has used blocks on the limited low or installed short shocks and blocks on the standard, or Road glide. I think the street glide has same frame. A lot of street glide guys out there making modifications. Maybe I ask around and see if anyone has put shorter shocks and blocks on and can tell me if the ride has suffered. I can't buy until I figure this out. Too much money. I will look into the trans temp guage swap.
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From: Bear Flag, lower end
I have a friend who is also vertically challenged. He looked at the low. Since for the most part the stock suspension is not very good. Get the standard limited. If you have not had a good set of progressives or Ohlins you have not reference. But. Buy the standard swap out the shocks to the size of your choice. Most likely you will like it better and you will get the heated grips. Which are not on the low Limited. Heated grips are not a deal killer. But nice to have when you need them. Also the handle bars I think are a little different on the low. If your buying new. Dump the ambient gauge. Substitute a trans temp gauge. Best time to due that is when new. Temp gauge sucks. Good luck
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I am leaning more and more to buying a standard and do modifications to the rear. I like the idea of the front shocks being full travel. I agree the heated grips are nice, also the passenger gets mini boards for their feet verses a peg on the Limited Low. The handle bars are smaller diameter and pulled back a little different angle. I thought the handle bars felt a bit flimsy. I do not like the limited low reach seat back support. I can figure the seat out later, many many options thru HD and aftermarket. I really want to find someone that has used blocks on the limited low or installed short shocks and blocks on the standard, or Road glide. I think the street glide has same frame. A lot of street glide guys out there making modifications. Maybe I ask around and see if anyone has put shorter shocks and blocks on and can tell me if the ride has suffered. I can't buy until I figure this out. Too much money. I will look into the trans temp guage swap.
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From: modesto california
" My original post:
I joined this forum specifically because of this post. I want to follow it and read up on other ideas. I am wanting to buy the 2018 Limited anniversary but have the same 5'6" short problem. The dealer tells me the Limited low, Road glide special and Street glide all share the same short rear shack and can be installed on the Standard Limited ,to lower the seat height. Also, if needed the Covington 1" lowering block will clear the saddle bag. I figure that factory shock is good enough for the Limited low and should ride well on the Limited I touch flat footed barely on a Standard limited and only have the minimal knee bend on the Limited low. I will not be able to back up with out couple inches coming off the seat height.
I am not a fan of the forward low seat comes standard on the limited low. Just sitting on it in the show room has my junk all bunched up. I know there are custom options, maybe factory option to get a low seat without that forward low back shoving me up tight to the tank.
I think all my theories and reasoning are sound, its just expensive to try out. I wish I could find someone who has done it and sit on theirs."
OK, update: I bought one, proud owner of the 2018 Ultra Limited Anniversary. I got a clean honest deal, I research for months and know what this bike cost, the tax, freight, set-up charges and was able to take advantage of the .99% 72/month financing. I need a 2X4 on each side of me for best flat foot comfort. I will start the lowering process by first using a lowering block. Seems cheapest and best route. I can always replace shocks. Time will tell, blocks be here Monday.
I joined this forum specifically because of this post. I want to follow it and read up on other ideas. I am wanting to buy the 2018 Limited anniversary but have the same 5'6" short problem. The dealer tells me the Limited low, Road glide special and Street glide all share the same short rear shack and can be installed on the Standard Limited ,to lower the seat height. Also, if needed the Covington 1" lowering block will clear the saddle bag. I figure that factory shock is good enough for the Limited low and should ride well on the Limited I touch flat footed barely on a Standard limited and only have the minimal knee bend on the Limited low. I will not be able to back up with out couple inches coming off the seat height.
I am not a fan of the forward low seat comes standard on the limited low. Just sitting on it in the show room has my junk all bunched up. I know there are custom options, maybe factory option to get a low seat without that forward low back shoving me up tight to the tank.
I think all my theories and reasoning are sound, its just expensive to try out. I wish I could find someone who has done it and sit on theirs."
OK, update: I bought one, proud owner of the 2018 Ultra Limited Anniversary. I got a clean honest deal, I research for months and know what this bike cost, the tax, freight, set-up charges and was able to take advantage of the .99% 72/month financing. I need a 2X4 on each side of me for best flat foot comfort. I will start the lowering process by first using a lowering block. Seems cheapest and best route. I can always replace shocks. Time will tell, blocks be here Monday.
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Joined: Jan 2018
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From: Elberton Ga
I went with lowering blocks, the ride got worse and when the bike was loaded felt like it would bottom out. I had a set of ohlins put on and took the blocks off. The height was the same as the blocks, but the ride and handling is unbelievable. The problem with the blocks is it changes the shock angle and geometry, which I am told has a bad effect on the shock and could cause it to fail. I am not to sure about the failing, after all the years racing and the experience I had with shocks and springs. But I can tell you this for sure, I will never go back to stock shocks and springs again. It should be illegal to put such poor quality shocks on a bike that cost what a Harley does.
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Geez there's a lot of short guys on HD's
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Very true! And some of us have been riding since before 'flat-footing' was invented! Ya'll still got toes, mine've done me well enough for 50 years...... 