dropped the bike first day
Some of you guys are being rediculous. There is no reason this guy can't handle this bike. He's not too short. He just needs to heed some of the advice on here and set it up correctly. +1,000,000 for calling mean city cycles. Hell, I am 5 11 and I had them lower my seat and do the super narrow mod to it. They can take the 2012 SG seat down ALOT. You'll be fine dude, just get comfy on it first.
Stage IV
Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 4
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From: Gilroy, California
There are a lot of great suggestions in response. When I bought my touring bike I had to re learn stopping procedure with such a heavy bike and a relatively high center of gravity. For example, both feet must be planted when comming to a full stop. One foot down doesn't seem sufficient with the weight you must now balance. Lose your balance and your heading over. A "reduced reach" seat and adequate boots also make a difference. I have been down twice but not since these changes in my stopping procedure and equipment.
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 2,283
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From: nebraska
I rode a sporty then a shovel for 30 yrs my lowered FLHRC is way more easy to ride .
I am 5'7' 28' inseam
First i got the kick stand exstention .
Then MeanCity MOD way cheaper than a new seat .
Then a set of 11" Bitchin Bager Drop Shocks .
Had a cobbler fix up some boots with taller heels and thicker soles .
I am 5'7' 28' inseam
First i got the kick stand exstention .
Then MeanCity MOD way cheaper than a new seat .
Then a set of 11" Bitchin Bager Drop Shocks .
Had a cobbler fix up some boots with taller heels and thicker soles .
Road Captain
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 505
Likes: 1
From: Houston
I think height is irrelevant, but you need about a 29" or longer inseam to reach the ground without having a touring Harley near the tipping point, especially with the new frame. Not saying you can't do it with a shorter inseam, but you have to really want it and have determination...and money.
Account Retired
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 3,245
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From: Here
Anybody on this forum who thinks short people can't handle a big touring bike
hasn't seen the little lady who's a member of the Daytona Drill Team. Watch her do the cone's one time, Amazing!!!
hasn't seen the little lady who's a member of the Daytona Drill Team. Watch her do the cone's one time, Amazing!!!
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I agree it's not about height, I am 5'5" but have a 31" inseam (and female). I can flat foot any of the Harleys so I'm lucky in my choice of bikes as none of them are too high for me. I don't have a touring bike but a Heritage but it was the one I wanted.