HELP!!!!
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HELP!!!!
I have an 07 Streetglide six speed box etc but i just can't get comfortable on it, people tell me once you have ridden a tourer you won't look back but i do at my Fatboy which just feels better which maybe
1) No windshield
2) the bars are pulled back more on the Fat Boy
3) The Streetglide is heavier and longer?
4) Maybe it's the seat.
It doesn't make sense to sell a one year old streetglide with less than a thousand miles on the clock, loose shed loads of money, any ideas
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RE: HELP!!!!
There is a lot to consider.....what really feels uncomfortable to you? How tall are you, weight, etc? Have you ever riden a bike with a fairing before? I'm asking, because I sell harley's and run into this a lot. Fill us in a little more on what the problems seem to be and we'll have you loving that Street Glide in no time
RE: HELP!!!!
First off Welcome to the forum..Ok what type of riding do you want to do,if you are not going to get out of the city I can see where a 6 speed may be uncomfortable.On the other hand if you plan to hit the Highway that 6 speed would be a plus.As you know already you can do all kinds of mods to make your bike comfortable,and yours.If you sold the bike you would take a beating.. Good Luck
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RE: HELP!!!!
I am 5'7" and weigh about 13 stone, i think if i am just going a short distance the fatboy is the one it has lower pulled back bars which seems to make it more manageable and i seem to be further forward if that makes sense. I just seem to have more control. I know if i go any distance the streetglide would be the better bike without a doubt but it should be good in town as well. I think the bars have alot to do with it. The streetglide is a stunning bike and I wanted to go on the HOG european rally to lake gardia in italy it's got to be the streetglide.
Is the streetglide much longer than a fat boy and heavier because it certainly feels like it. It maybe that I am just a bit to vertically challenged for the bike.
Any help would be much appreciated
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RE: HELP!!!!
"Stone" is a British unit of weight equal to 14 pounds, so the man weighs 182 pounds.
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RE: HELP!!!!
Roger, well at 5'7" and 182lbs, you're not on the large side, but the Street Glide should still be manageable. You are definitely reaching for the stock handlebars and I'm guessing that you're barely sitting flat-footed when the bike is upright? you've already got the low profile shocks, so the only thing you can do there, is go with aftermarket shocks, but they are expensive. If I were you, I'd change both the seat and handlebars. Take a look at the seats I listed below and the handlebar. It'll give you an idea if nothing else, on what's available.
DannyGraySeatCradleSoloThis seat will put you lower to the ground, looks great, but not the best seat for long distance riding. Around town it would be fine.
ReachSeatHD Part #52609-05 This seat will put you lower to the ground and closer to the handlebars. It's comfortable, but not necessarily the best looking seat for the FLHX.
Wild1Handlebar Part #W0575 These bars will come back closer to you as much as 2 1/2 inches when they are angled right. Much more comfortable and better looking than stock, imho. I'd buy the handlebars even if I could reach the stock ones, just because I like them so much.
I'm sure some of the folks on here will have some good ideas. Hope this helps.
DannyGraySeatCradleSoloThis seat will put you lower to the ground, looks great, but not the best seat for long distance riding. Around town it would be fine.
ReachSeatHD Part #52609-05 This seat will put you lower to the ground and closer to the handlebars. It's comfortable, but not necessarily the best looking seat for the FLHX.
Wild1Handlebar Part #W0575 These bars will come back closer to you as much as 2 1/2 inches when they are angled right. Much more comfortable and better looking than stock, imho. I'd buy the handlebars even if I could reach the stock ones, just because I like them so much.
I'm sure some of the folks on here will have some good ideas. Hope this helps.
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RE: HELP!!!!
ORIGINAL: Sam
Roger, well at 5'7" and 182lbs, you're not on the large side, but the Street Glide should still be manageable. You are definitely reaching for the stock handlebars and I'm guessing that you're barely sitting flat-footed when the bike is upright? you've already got the low profile shocks, so the only thing you can do there, is go with aftermarket shocks, but they are expensive. If I were you, I'd change both the seat and handlebars. Take a look at the seats I listed below and the handlebar. It'll give you an idea if nothing else, on what's available.
DannyGraySeatCradleSoloThis seat will put you lower to the ground, looks great, but not the best seat for long distance riding. Around town it would be fine.
ReachSeatHD Part #52609-05 This seat will put you lower to the ground and closer to the handlebars. It's comfortable, but not necessarily the best looking seat for the FLHX.
Wild1Handlebar Part #W0575 These bars will come back closer to you as much as 2 1/2 inches when they are angled right. Much more comfortable and better looking than stock, imho. I'd buy the handlebars even if I could reach the stock ones, just because I like them so much.
I'm sure some of the folks on here will have some good ideas. Hope this helps.
Roger, well at 5'7" and 182lbs, you're not on the large side, but the Street Glide should still be manageable. You are definitely reaching for the stock handlebars and I'm guessing that you're barely sitting flat-footed when the bike is upright? you've already got the low profile shocks, so the only thing you can do there, is go with aftermarket shocks, but they are expensive. If I were you, I'd change both the seat and handlebars. Take a look at the seats I listed below and the handlebar. It'll give you an idea if nothing else, on what's available.
DannyGraySeatCradleSoloThis seat will put you lower to the ground, looks great, but not the best seat for long distance riding. Around town it would be fine.
ReachSeatHD Part #52609-05 This seat will put you lower to the ground and closer to the handlebars. It's comfortable, but not necessarily the best looking seat for the FLHX.
Wild1Handlebar Part #W0575 These bars will come back closer to you as much as 2 1/2 inches when they are angled right. Much more comfortable and better looking than stock, imho. I'd buy the handlebars even if I could reach the stock ones, just because I like them so much.
I'm sure some of the folks on here will have some good ideas. Hope this helps.