2009 Ultra Classic Seat Height Problem

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Sep 28, 2008 | 01:18 AM

#21

DC2009EGUC

Road Captain

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From: San Diego

Go with Arnott Air Ride System:
http://www.arnottairride.com/product...sp?groupId=157
I just ordered the 13" Bilstein air ride system

5'8" 150lbs 32 inseam and I can flat foot my 09 Ultra, but quite challenging on uneven pavement. So I was thinking of getting the HD lowering shocks and reach seat, combined cost was about $600.00.

Well for about $628 + $18 shipping, I can adjust, on the fly, the shocks from the stock 13" down to 10.25". Almost a full 3" of travel---WOW--like having the best of the both worlds (IMHO) without being stuck to a 12" HD shocks.

Sep 28, 2008 | 07:08 AM

#22

SGChick

Tourer

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From: Los Altos, CA/ Sonora, CA

I'm 5'4' and I also have the Arnott Air Ride and love it...no more bottoming out and they have a full 5 year warranty!!

Sep 28, 2008 | 07:13 AM

#23

nedster

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From: York, PA

Quote:

Originally Posted by JolietJake

I would agree on seat width. If you use the low profile rear shocks do you have to also lower the front end?

No you do not. But you cannot lower the front without lowering the rear.

Sep 28, 2008 | 11:43 AM

#24

hamnhog

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From: No. Alabama

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lightngsvt2

Ive never ridden an Ultra before today, but man it sits high compared to a Street Glide. I'm 5'10" w/30" inseam and I wasnt tip toeing but sure wasnt able to flat foot either and the Ultra is no toy. I know the SG is 1" lower and has less padding in the seat, but the seat fells alot wider than the Ultra's seat but I can flat floot the SG with room to spare. The Ultra seems like, in stock form, it would be to tall for many riders?

I'm the same size as you: 5'10" 30" inseam (according to my Levis). I sat on an 09 Ultra yesterday trying to determine what I'll need to make it fit. I could sit on the saddle with the ***** of my feet touching the floor, or stand with both feet flat on the floor. I'm thinking that seat padding adjustment will be all that's necessary to make this a real comfy bike. My 96 has lowering blocks and a reach seat, which allows me to sit flatfooted with knees bent a little - real comfortable. The 09 will probably never get there for me.

Sep 29, 2008 | 08:39 AM

#25

jp_tech

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From: South Carolina

I traded in my '04 Ultra for an 09 Ultra, what a great bike, smooth doesn't even start to explain it. I know what you mean about the seat, but I think the problem is more seat width then height. After breaking it in for a few weeks I am a lot more confortable sitting on it. Another option to lowering the bike is getting a different seat. The pillow top and the reach seat I believe are both narrow and might fix you problem.