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Old Jun 17, 2011 | 01:12 AM
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I'm 5'7" about a 29 inseam. I wanted to know what you short guys have done to your scoots to make things more comfortable / maneuverable. I'm getting ready to buy the wo577's for my SG and wanted to see what else I can do. Part #'s and such would be of great help also. Thanks in advance!
 

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Old Jun 17, 2011 | 01:48 AM
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30" inseam here. Added the lowering blocks to the rear & it was a huge improvement! HUGE! Very happy here! It's like a different bike!
 
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Old Jun 17, 2011 | 05:37 AM
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5'4" on a 2007 RK custom. Air ride and a custom corbin seat.
 
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Old Jun 17, 2011 | 05:54 AM
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I'm 5'5" with an 09 EG Classic.Danny Gray Speed Cradle Solo seat and CVO Street Glide shocks got me flat footin.
 
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Old Jun 17, 2011 | 06:13 AM
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6' with a 27" inseam (Yeah, God was playing games the day he made me...)

I ride my RGU with no height mods. I can just flat foot it. I am always careful not to stop on uneven ground and i never, never put my feet down until the bike comes to a complete stop.
 
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Old Jun 17, 2011 | 06:42 AM
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5'8" and I ride an Ultra. The dealer installed 1" lowering blocks, even though I didn't think I wanted them. He was right, there are times where that 1" really helps backing up the bike.
After having the bike for a while I also moved my floorboards forward a couple inches and out 1".
Kind of surprised me but the extra room behind the boards helps as well.
 
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Old Jun 17, 2011 | 07:52 AM
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I am 5'6" with 30" inseam and put the Arnotti air system on my '09 Ultra and lowered my seat and can now pretty much flat foot depending on the boots I am wearing.
 
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5'8" 28" inseam SG Shocks, 1 inch Lowered Drop In Progressives in the Forks, HD Reach Seat and all set on my 09 Ultra ..
 
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Old Jun 17, 2011 | 11:40 PM
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Originally Posted by klaybus
30" inseam here. Added the lowering blocks to the rear & it was a huge improvement! HUGE! Very happy here! It's like a different bike!
Wont the lowering blocks mess with suspension travel?
 
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