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Old Sep 17, 2012 | 11:56 PM
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Hey whats going on fellas im new here and to the harley world. Anyway ive always been a fan but never owned a harley and now i think its time to hop on. Problem is im short only 5'6. I really dig the new 48 but im not too sure how id fit. Any advice or info would be greatly appreciated.
 
Old Sep 18, 2012 | 12:33 AM
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Like everyone else says, get your M-class and test ride some bikes.

Then decide what kind of riding you're going to do and pick what you like and how it fits your riding style.
 
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Find a dealer that has a ride what they got day & try out what they have in stock, 5' 9" with a 09 Street Glide here and have not had any problems, I love it :-) 1 Happy camper here.
 

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Welcome and as the saying goes size doesn't matter, and in this case it really doesn't. Go to a dealership and test a few out.
 
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