I am new to the site, been using the site for the past year or so for information.

Ok, question here. I know that there is alot of questions about shorter riders like myself.
I am getting closer to buying an Electra glide standard. I would like to lower the bike itself and the seat. Found a smoking deal on an '09. Been looking at the 3" drop seat kit from Fat baggers. But with possibly doing this I may have a hard time seeing over the fairing.

So my question here is, can I also lower the fairing and the lighting an inch or so also? So relocate the faring lower than stock?

I really like sitting as low as possible, or what I like to say "in the bike, not on the bike". All of my previous bikes have been low riding custom bikes. It is time to get to a touring bike for longer rides.

Thanks for any help on this subject!!!! and Love the site.

 

Taking that much material out of the seat would probably reduce comfort. I would consider lowering front forks and rear suspension. That way you won't have to deal with the fairing height. I know I'm bias but a Road King might be a better touring platform for U. You can look through the windshield when you have to and cut it down to an appropriate height to look over it when riding. Just my 2 cents.

 

What RevBlk said. Plus I would add you can have the seat modified to give you better reach to the ground. By thinning the width of the seat. Not the *** padding. You can test one at the dealer I believe it's called a "slim". Also you can get a narrower crank case about 1.5 inchs. Makes a huge difference. But pricey about 395.00 just for the part. I believe it fits 09 to 16. Good luck. How short are you? inseam 28/29?

 

What is your height? I'm 5'8" and have no need for lowering the bike and I see just fine over the fairing.

 

You won't need to lower the fairing, just buy a lower windshield. Long Ride Shield has sales during the off season, you generally can get a new recurve for under $50. Mean City Cycle can modify your seat to lower and narrow it using memory foam or gel. Or get a low seat off of a 2015 or newer limited low. You can also buy new takeoff rear shocks from a limited low. For the front you can get lowering springs. Basically you are setting your bike up like a limited low. Finally, if you need to, you can add pullback handlebars.

 

There is no ready way of lowering the fairing and lights, that would require some serious effort. It is always wise to ride a new bike as is for a while, partly to get the measure of it, also to start the learning curve of mastering control of it. I've never lowered a bike in my 50 years, despite being a short-***. Familiarity and riding practice are a great friend......

 

Very difficult to lower the HD fairing, as it's bolted on. Clearance might be an issue and you'll need to relocate the light and possibly the turn signals. Might also obstruct the instruments and make difficult to reach some of the switches.