Short person
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From: San Diego, CA
So I have a lowered 2019 Heritage, I am 52 28 inseam. Very short gal. went in somewhere to talk about bagger bags for my bike and the sales guy was steering me towards a road king with air ride instead. I always heard dont mess with suspension of a road king because they will ride horribly. Thoughts?
He's an a$$ trying to make a commission on a new bike... All in spite of what you want or need... typical "used car salesman" mentality....
You have a mono-shock softail, from what I've read they are light years ahead of the older, softail frames when it comes to ride quality......If it fits you, NO NEED to upgrade to a touring frame.... just because you want some bags....
If you are looking for leather bags... the Leather Pro mentioned are really good. I have also seen a set of Boss Bags, and they are really nice too..
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From: anacoco, la
oh bullshit. there is absolutely no reason why she has to go to a trike. i hate, i mean really freaking hate, the stereotype of chicks on trikes. if you need a trike, sure, no problem. but to immediately say, 'she's a chick, she needs a trike', is sexist and demeaning.
this girl has about the same inseam that i do. i am not able to flatfoot both feet at a stop. do i care? no. i just do what i've always done, and that is to be aware of my surroundings. i don't pull into a downward facing parking spot. and you know what? there are a lot of times that even tall guys have to ask for help with a push.
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Let me rephrase my original post, I went to an independent shop and he would be happy to measure out and put a bagger saddlebag next to it so I can see the impact before I did anything, but he just asked if I think I could handle a bagger. Told him I wasn't sure due to my size. Never tried it. He asked if I ever thought about a road king (lighter than SG). He stated with the right seat and air ride he could get me flat footed. I fell in love with the RKS styling, but never thought I could fit, back it up, maneuver it, because of my size. That's originally why I went with the Heritage. The person I spoke to is just as short as me.
This is why I asked the question about the air ride.
This is why I asked the question about the air ride.
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From: Ormond Beach, Florida
Not in saddle bags, but a full face helmet will not fit in a bagger saddlebag either.
One full face will fit in the LP Tourbag, however.
I use a helmet lock mounted on the engine guard to secure my helmet.
One full face will fit in the LP Tourbag, however.
I use a helmet lock mounted on the engine guard to secure my helmet.
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From: West Central Florida
The old Softail frame made me feel i was part of the bike while the touring frame made me feel like i was riding on top of it.
You have a nice bike already. If you could test ride a RK with low seat and air ride would be better than buying a RK and trying to make it fit you only to find it did not work for you. My .02
You have a nice bike already. If you could test ride a RK with low seat and air ride would be better than buying a RK and trying to make it fit you only to find it did not work for you. My .02
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oh bullshit. there is absolutely no reason why she has to go to a trike. i hate, i mean really freaking hate, the stereotype of chicks on trikes. if you need a trike, sure, no problem. but to immediately say, 'she's a chick, she needs a trike', is sexist and demeaning.
this girl has about the same inseam that i do. i am not able to flatfoot both feet at a stop. do i care? no. i just do what i've always done, and that is to be aware of my surroundings. i don't pull into a downward facing parking spot. and you know what? there are a lot of times that even tall guys have to ask for help with a push.
this girl has about the same inseam that i do. i am not able to flatfoot both feet at a stop. do i care? no. i just do what i've always done, and that is to be aware of my surroundings. i don't pull into a downward facing parking spot. and you know what? there are a lot of times that even tall guys have to ask for help with a push.
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From: anacoco, la
believe me, i have an open mind. i just hate to hear when people automatically push chicks to trikes, because, well, they're chicks. they can't possibly ride a 2 wheeler as good as any good ole strong male. if that wasn't your intent, then i apologize. i know quite a few people who have gone to trikes due to medical reasons, and i applaud them for still being in the wind.
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I have the same inseam. I went the Road King route myself, with an 04. Stock height, though Ive used lowering shocks off and on. I also have a mechanical reverse, because I need it.
Ive wondered about the softails, especially with the slim primary. Ah well, I enjoy my RK.
Can you do it with a RK? Id say you can. But if you enjoy what you have, go enjoy that instead.
Ive wondered about the softails, especially with the slim primary. Ah well, I enjoy my RK.
Can you do it with a RK? Id say you can. But if you enjoy what you have, go enjoy that instead.