Never lower your bike, try this first!

[@brandiburns3011]

Donna you rock! Women need more role models like you!

[@RivChick1]

WOW!! I never would have thought that Donna was only 5'3"! I thought she was at least 5'10"! I am 4'11" and sit flat footed on my 2015 Indian Scout with the reduced reach seat. However, I have a 29" inseam so..... Lucky me! Short but long legs!! : )

[@ml4102]

I'm 5'2" and ride a 1985 Kawasaki ZN 700. The first time I rode it I was tippy toe. Not fun. So I got a pair of Harley boots similar to your wifes. With a 1.75" heal and the platform is about 1/2". This was better. but being a new rider i didn't feel comfortable. I didn't want to lower my bike. I felt the bike was built a certain way and I didn't want to mess with the suspension. So I took my seat apart and shaved at least 2" off. I couldn't change the width but taking the 2" off helped immensely. I'm flat footed and feel much more confident. Plus I have a really nice back rest now... But thank you for the video. Everyone was telling me to lower my bike. I'm happy that I made the right decision.

[@Rettequetette]

Same here! I didn't want to change anything about my bike, for the same reason you mentioned. I think it's perfect the way it is :-) Mine is a Honda CB-1, so about half the weight of most Harleys I guess. Fortunately, I didn't even have to lower the seat. Bought a pair of Daytona boots with thick heels/soles. I can't flatfoot on both sides at once, but I'm happy just the same! Btw, just googled your Kawasaki, that's a nice one! Also not too heavy :-)

[@ml4102]

Rettequetette thanks. She is lighter than most bikes today but her center of gravity is not as good as the newer bikes, she feels tippsier and is sooo much harder to pick up if you drop it. We practiced. LOL. My friend has a Vulcan S. Heavier bike but sooo much easier the pick up and maneuver. I do love Josephine. She runs great.

[@mvang100]

Rettequetette I have a CB-1. Not many left out there!

[@johnwayne2103]

Riding boots and a lowered seat. Help a lot, if you ride a motorcycle and don't ride with boots, well it's only a mater of time.

[@M.L.Knotts]

You sound like a professional speaker... Sales, politics, documentaries... You'd be great at any

[@donalddesilets7640]

I am only 5’3” and the new Electra Glide Standard is perfect for shorter riders. I love this bike and it’s a joy to ride and so easy to maneuver. I am flat footed with no mods!

[@larrywhalen127]

I don't know for sure Don, but between getting the mods to have your feet changed to the flat footed configuration, I think it would have been more prudent to have gone with inserts and thicker soles and heels. Ride safe !

[@tonichecavalari5956]

Ohhhhohoho ' Oohhh dear ' Santa ' How l wish for a beautiful blue "Street Glide " like the second bike she sat on "YAUOOOZZA" "YAUOOOZAA" ! 👍💖🇺🇸👀⚘🌷

[@Gallow-X]

Always appreciate your advice. To both you & your wife: take care & best wishes. Same goes for anyone who comes across this comment. Cheers ✌️

[@rickt2419]

Did you call your wife "... that short..." and "...flat foot..." ? LOL, just kidding! Thank you for all your videos from all these years!!

[@tyronekim3506]

I'm a short person. I learned something new today. Thanks.

[@alvintaylor1440]

Hey, im glad I saw your video

[@michaelrauch495]

What does she do about backing it up? I can touch pretty much touch flat footed but I have nothing left if I have to put some power behind my legs to back it up.

[@docdonna489]

I work my legs out every other day and walk about 10 miles a week to keep my legs strong. So, I don't have any difficulty backing my Ultra out of anywhere.

[@zenandtwowheels]

WOW!! TNX..great solution for a major problem. Do you know if the handlebars on the 2018 are the same as the 2020 on the ultra?

[@usingtheirhypocracyagainst8636]

Thanks I was going to lower mine but you bring up rock solid reasons not to

[@motorman857]

Glad I could help

[@bigbean78]

A seat can make a huge difference! The stock seat on my 07 EGC pushes me too far forward for my height and inseam. I bought a Road Glide seat from someone and it was a great change. It allows me to sit farther back into the bike with lower nose rise in front of me. I also bought a street glide seat and it’s similar but sits a little too low to me, changing the angle of my hips to knees.

[@andrewphillips4897]

Good evening dear Jerry, my son's MV Agusta F4 Brutale (2005 Model that has not run for more than 65 kilometres) has been finally fixed. Fixed, not by the MV Agusta factory, but by a very good Australian Motorcycle Engineer. The cost is $2500 Australian Dollars. Would we ever buy another Italian product? Not on your life.

[@lynnmichel6440]

Thank you for this video. I understand what you're saying about the 3" of travel and I refuse to lower a bike. It's a pretty common sales pitch where I come from. Wanted a SG but I didn't want to lower it so I keep my deluxe, which fits me perfectly and got road glide bags added. U mentioned the ultra limited low which fit me like a glove, I'm 5'2". But I didn't want that much bike. It was a heavy beast and ya gotta be about to park it not just ride it.

[@noelpogiako1]

Thank you so much for honest reply. More power to you and your husband👍👏👌

[@MrReviewer]

i got one of those new Harley Davidson Road Zepplin air pressured Seats, it cost me $1000 but i love it and made a review of it on my channel if u wanna check it out

[@randyodom2782]

best thing to do is buy a harley low rider

[@LandLockedSailor69]

I bought a 92 Electra glide sport that I loved but was always on the balls of my feet. A lot of crowned and uneven roads here in PA. Tried but harley doesn't make reach seats for that old of a bike so I went with a mustang seat that was still well padded and but tapered enough on the sides to let me flat foot it. 5'8" with 29" inseam

[@tazmod7272]

Hi. I had my 2000 Heritage lowered 1 inch front and rear about 3 years after buying it. I also changed the seat. I had extra sole put on my boots. I could still walk in them. Like I said, I am a 5’3” male with less than 23” inseam.

[@adamclark94]

I could just barely flat-foot my streetglide I had. Got a lower seat as recommended to get to that point but backing the bike up still sucked wasn't far enough and the seat was uncomfortable. Can ride my street bob 10x longer than the glide just because of this so get a lower seat but ensure it's better than whatever harley sold me. Got the aftermarket seat in my garage gonna sell it I guess

[@joetroutt7425]

I have a 14 Streetglide with a stock seat and I'm 5'9" and my feet barely sit flat-footed. I had an 05 electraglide with a drag specialties seat (if I only knew the model #) and I was able sit below the windshield and sit flat-footed. The more narrow the seat the better.

[@terrythornock6468]

WOWSA KAPOWSA JERRY AND DONNA!!!!!! EXCELLENT Video!!!!! Even the Mechanics sometimes push the lower rear shocks!!!! The different seat is a great alternative!!!!

[@R3RLEE]

Great looking bikes and nice vid...and I'm not a harley fan...from uk

[@onesalty1]

Jerry, thanks for the great illustrations on choosing a seat. I didn’t realize there were that many options..... again, another great informative video!

[@mohammedomrani5846]

thank you for your lovely lesson and god bless you and your wife , you are a good man

[@akbarhussain1767]

Aahh thank you Ride Like A Pro,I have a girlfriend who I'm trying to pursued, to taking up Motorcycles, as a fab new hobby ,thank you to your superb looking wife,for helping in this video,thank you for your thoughtfulness & care ,Excellent options shown there,thank you & happy riding friend 😉

[@bobellis2912]

Great video, as usual. Damn, I wish my wife would ride.

[@ianmitchison5370]

This very good advice. I am 5ft 6 inches tall and ride a Street Glide. I have the Ultra Low seat which is great for me both feet flat on the ground. I tried the Super Reach seat and that was the most uncomfortable seat I have ever used.

[@GunnyJeffers]

Since around 1979 I've had nothing but Honda Motorcycles. From a 76' CB250 to the 01' GL1800 Wing and now a 2015 F6B Deluxe. Your videos are making me lean towards a Harley-Davidson. After 44 years of riding Honda's, I find this trend disturbing! LOL, Semper Ride, Gunny J. OUT!

[@randybard224]

I love my mustang seat Had the same seat on three Bikes Roughly 9k miles Also it’s heated

[@randybard224]

I mean 90k not 9k

[@rubberneck2855]

All blue bike lovely colour also

[@VK-zt6sw]

Thank you - great video and thank you Donna for your assisance!

[@asmrb8129]

Very helpful I was thinking about lowering my bike but thanks to this video I’m going to look into purchasing another seat that will give me at least an inch Great video

[@serious_in_seattle6917]

Feet on the ground isn’t so important for me. I’m very short but have ridden many years. I’m okay with tip toes at a stop. The problem with some cruisers is that the forward controls are hard to reach.

[@eddielopez8265]

Awesome information. I recently purchased a 2019 Kawasaki concours 14 and I’m 5’6” so I’m having a bit of trouble putting my feet flat on the ground. I was planning on using a lowering kit but I have mix emotions about it. I’ll look for a different seat and see if it helps. I only need another 11/2” to 2”. Great video.

[@RJ_Reaganspaw]

I'm 5'8" and prefer the H-D Sundowner Deep Bucket on my Ultra. You sit a little lower with your feet flat on the ground and doesn't push your junk into the tank. Excellent video again. Kudos to your lovely model.

[@traestuart384]

Great demonstrations! I've shopped online till I'm cross eyed! Looked at low profile seats and couldn't understand why they said they move you farther from the bars, defeating my purpose. Thanks for clearing that up👍

[@motorman857]

Glad it was helpful!

[@MADLife-vi9fe]

In Europe, when you start learning how to ride a motorcycle, the first thing is to sit down and get off the motorcycle to the left. For safety, when the motorcycle flies off the foot or something happens, it is easier to jump away or catch the motorcycle so that it does not fall over. you are the opposite and you don't fly with the weight of a motorcycle. I often watch movies from the United States getting off the motorcycle to the right. One of the differences between the continents. Stay safe.Greetings from Poland

[@JoeSmith-fo7oh]

Barely ever do I see people get on/off from the right in the US.

[@peck666dragon]

That is what bothers me too, in England we are tought to get on and off from the left incase the side stand flips up, I was watching this worrying that would happen every time she got on and off scraping the side stand on the floor

[@waynenace8326]

for a hundred pounds soaking wet it shouldnt make a difference 😃

[@michaelplunkett8059]

We mount and dismount on left in US, like a horse. That is why kick stand is on left side. Movies are not real life. Ask King Kong.

[@normweck1893]

Jerry, I don't care what seat you put on the bike, Donna makes it look good 👍

[@docdonna489]

Thank you Norm, that was very nice! :)

[@robertchambers9237]

I just bought a 2020 road glide limited and I can’t get my feet flat on the ground. I’m 5”8 and definitely do not want to lower the bike ! This video was a great help thank you. If I change the seat to one that you showed does it change the ride for the passenger any ?

[@harleyquebecenrevue3580]

An other option is to buy new boots with a higher heal and soul. Did the trick for me!

[@xfer43]

I am really enjoying your videos and way of presentation.

[@lewisstratton]

Your videos are so expert and practical! Thank you.

[@motorman857]

Glad you like them!

[@MonurA34]

Quality content

[@2Timone7]

I'm 5'8" and have to tip toe on my Goldwing even with the pre-load set kind of soft (I ride fairly aggressively so I don't like it too soft). I know they make seats that put you lower to the ground for the GW, but I don't want to change the seat on it -it is heaven to sit upon. I think thick-soled boots are a great idea that should help. Thanks for your great videos!

[@tonichecavalari5956]

Any comments on how Mrs. Wifey gets on the motorcycles ? Is this ok ? Isn't there a chance of bike tipping off the kickstand ? Just wondering ' ?🇺🇸🙏

[@motorman857]

Getting on and off, on the right side is easier and safer. As you can see, no, the bike won't tip over.

[@pennymartin6615]

I’m 5’3 progressive shocks & a mustang seat on my street glides 2013 & 2016

[@teresaholman8115]

My Sportster Superlow has a solo seat thats very narrow if the front...I'm 5'3" and I can stand over my bike with about 3 inches clearance

[@brettleisy356]

another addition that can be made is there are two companies out there that make seat dropping kits, it'll drop you 3-3.5 inches. also a fairing lowering kit that will drop your fairing by 1.75 inches, and there are many special handlebars, Harley has their own "reach bar" that brings your hands back about 3 inches, and there are many other companies that make heavy pullback bars, I have mine WAY back cause of an accident doesnt allow me to be on a bike longer than 30 minutes without the bars being much closer to me. just make sure they are stiff bars or sometimes harder turns will feel "springy"

[@weber247]

I mounted high side from instinct, engaging front brake, someone saw me do that and said never mount from that side more chance to drop bike, but I see it is safely possible now, one can never stop learning. Thx Jerry and Donna!

[@AnchoriteProductions]

I lowered the seat on my GSX-S750 by buying a used seat that I figured I would end up destroying, but it turned out I was able to lower it by replacing the rubber supports under the plastic seat mold by about a half inch with shorter ones. I am still experimenting, but believe I will be successful in getting is to my desired height. My inseam in about 30 inches, the seat height on a Suzuki GSX-S750 is over 32 inches! I DID NOT want to lower my bike with dog-bones, etc...for the reasons you presented here. By the way, I signed up to take a course from "Ride Like A Pro" the first of next year (will be riding my Vulcan 900). I hope it was your organization. You are an excellent teacher. Thank you for posting these videos!!

[@lgwappo]

I may be looking at cruisers in the future. Something I learned the hard way; if you put a wide, thick, comfortable seat on an "adventure" bike you'd better be at least 6'5" tall or you'll be dropping it all the time. I'm only 6'1".

[@toddruch2744]

I have a 2016 road king and I bought a reach seat recommended by the dealer..it’s a ball buster.. I’m 5’5” I put Street glide rear shocks helped some.. still to tall..

[@Boz9510]

Are Road Glides lowered from the factory like Street Glides? I like the looks of them better but will get an Electra Glide instead if they are. Seems to be more good deals on used Electra Glides anyway.

[@motorman857]

I believe they do have the 1'' shorter shocks in the back like the Street Glides.

[@williammitchell1804]

Great affordable alternatives to lowering the bike. Especially if you get a bad ride out of a lowered bike.

[@HootmonHarry]

This is always my advice when I see people posting about lowering their bike.. Get a lower seat, take your seat to someone and modify it lower and also narrower in the front... I find that many do not listen.. But reducing your lean angle should be at the very bottom of your list of remedies

[@Moxyator]

HootmonHarry this vid is mainly for big tourers.? Looking at sport bikes there is barely anything to remove. I think lowering front and back doesn’t interfere with the ride as long as ground clearance is still ok.

[@Moxyator]

HootmonHarry this vid is mainly for big tourers.? Looking at sport bikes there is barely anything to remove. I think lowering front and back doesn’t interfere with the ride as long as ground clearance is still ok.

[@dkj4183]

An excellent review of seat configurations. Thank you. Dean from Seattle. Me? 5'5", 140lbs. Back in the saddle after over 40 years out of the saddle and now riding a 2016 SYM HD 200 scooter (170cc) and it is quite a reach at a stop. I slide down on the seat a bit and that really helps. Not cool but it works! Now looking to get back to a V-twin with a lower seat height. Nobody told me scooters have high seat heights!

[@beemer1111]

Very informative. Amazing, after all these years, I can still learn something. Lol. I have a 2007 Flhtcui, and although I am 6’ , I think I am going to lower my seat a little. I put the lowering shocks on another identical model and you are so right as to how it affected the ride. Would not make that mistake again.

[@chrisbrake7219]

Put a mustang low rider on my 07 Rd Kg Classic. Moved me almost 2" forward & lets my feet be flat on ground. Better control all around without hurting the ride!

[@batman1989keaton]

So do you primary run the street glide seat on your bike? I'm 5'7 and can't seem to flat foot my Ultra Classic. Even had it tip in my shop yesterday. No damage but know I need a narrower seat for sure now.

[@boomerguy9935]

My 2005 Sportster standard was a little too high for me and changing seats was a necessary option because both of my stock seats (one solo, one two-up one-piece) had broken bases. This seems to be a common problem with the Harley seats with plastic bases. After a lot of research and reviews, I found two perfect replacements from Mustang Seats which are made in the USA and have fiber glass bases (one Day Tripper solo and one Regal Duke two-up, one-piece) which are about 1" lower with excellent support. Changes seats is the best way to "lower" the bike without changing its geometry. I definitely recommend doing a LOT of research before changing seats. No two butts are alike and good seats are an expensive investment. If your butt hurts, you will not enjoy your ride.

[@MR.MR.88]

Your blue and white mc looks real nice

[@mrnonpc9885]

I agree with you about not moving the shocks back. I did that once on a 08 Electra-glide because my buddies had Street glides that were lower, and I thought they looked pretty cool. Well long story short I switched them back after the first test ride because it bottomed out going over a expansion joint in the road.

[@halmorse6592]

I'm 5'8"...with 30" inseam but every time I get on a Street glide I'm tip toeing the ground...I like a more sure footed stance

[@jeffdean3278]

I agree Hal. I'm 5'5" w/ a 30" inseam, and I need all of the footing I can get. Especially on a FLHTC

[@MrNegative57]

I didn't know about the changes either to the seats. Wished I kept my 2012 Road King seat . More padding than '14.

[@bullycreek8945]

I really found the info helpful. I noticed that your wife mounted from the right side of the bike, is that the proper way or just the way she likes to do it? Again thanks for the info. By the way, I have a 19 Chieftain, I am 5'10" and the stock is fine for me.

[@motorman857]

Mounting from the right makes it easier to lift your leg over the seat or tour pack. Dismounting from the right insures you'll never step into traffic.

[@MCTeck]

When I worked in Motorcycle Shops, many would lower via dog bone links etc. Not good! Yone customer ,cut the dog bone of the rear suspension links and welded back together! [I have also been a Weldor for 40+ years] That part could have failed and Killed the Rider. I have met many, that lowered the seat and thick sole boots. Lowering can lead to frame contact with the ground,and lift off one of the wheels off the road in a gentle corner.....

[@motorman857]

Exactly.

[@dh2392]

Learning to put only one foot down at stops enables a rider to ride taller bikes as you can lean your bike to that side and even slide off the edge of the seat to extend your leg. Some may think you can't hold up a heavy bike with one leg but I'm 62 years old and have always stopped that way even on my 2014 Ultra Limited and I continue to do so on my 2018 Road Glide Ultra.

[@dalecarpenter8828]

I cut 4" of foam out of the vn900 seat ! And customed out the nut crusher !

[@dalecarpenter8828]

I'm 5'7" too

[@Gpuma83]

Beautiful blue and white bike.

[@funkingfuss9724]

Great tips for all you Midgets. Lol But I'm 6'10 and I don't like dragging my Knees on the ground when I ride. What about us Taller riders?

[@blueoval7077]

Holy crap lol. I'm glad I'm a 5'8 midget since Harley's design team are obvious midgets as well. I do hope you get some solid advice to make your ride more comfortable!

[@motorman857]

Get a Tall Boy seat. It sits you higher and further back from the bars.

[@karenshoucair-mcgray4233]

I am 5’5 with a super reach seat on my 2010 street glide, and I can almost flat foot. I just need a little more. My bike is a tad taller than the newer models. I sit in the saddle on my bike like Donna did with the ultra low seat on your new bike. I am so glad you did this seat video, and had Dr. Donna model it for us. Very informative! Thank you Donna, and Jerry!

[@docdonna489]

You're welcome, Karen!! :)

[@joymarshek7574]

Your wife is a little cutie!

[@stevegonzales3612]

What I did was instead of investing in a seat that will help "the wife" ability to touch ground, I simply married a women that is 6'1"... 100% took care of this specific issue!!! 👊Respect 👊

[@waynenace8326]

She sounds intimidating 😨 A short woman can be difficult enough. without being an amazon too 👍😂

[@spectemuragendo8837]

Love your videos!!!! Im a new rider and the tutorials yo provide are invaluable

[@benpadilla157]

Ok coach Jerry I am a short rider I have a 24inch inseam I am 5ft 4 on a good day I ride a 2014 street glide what would you recommend for someone like me I still have the original seat with the bike I cant flat foot the bike when I stop the back of my heel doesn't reach the ground so any advice would be very appreciated thanks

[@motorman857]

You can try the super reach seat I show in this video.

[@benpadilla157]

@@motorman857thank you sir I will try that I appreciate you getting back to me I want you to know I go out an practice every video you have put out I took a safety course at from harley which was good for me since the last time I rode was in high school but your videos have. Taught me more then I have learned in that school again thanks I am fan for life

[@noelpogiako1]

This is the best video. Very informative specially for my height which is the same height as your wife. I been trying to get an street glide or electra glide but my main issue is my height. Now that I know I can customize the seat and I will feel more confident with my ride. Thank you and to your wife and more power and ride safe.👌👍👏

[@volunteerpatriot2143]

Good info for the short rider. Now, tell us about taller riders. I'm 6' 4". I feel like a little cramped on my '17 Limited with stock seat and handle bars. Would you recommend taller handle bars or a seat that moves the rider back a bit, or maybe both? And by taller bars I'm talking about a 10 or 12" set, not ape hangers. Keep the info coming.

[@motorman857]

The H.D. Tall Boy seat and taller bars are made for taller riders.

[@jiriza84641]

I purchased a extended reach seat by chance for half of what HD charges, and to be honest the ride feels better. I'm flat footed, my arms are in a more comfortable position. I no longer slide back when I accelerate. Night and day difference.

[@m.vincentcanneto1143]

I agree, I lowered my 2004 Road King. Wish I hadn’t.

[@staylowmovefast9397]

Too late, lowered it.

[@tompeter7326]

You are absolutely correct. Each "lowering kit" offered for any motorcycle is changing the handling, mainly makes the bike stiffer and takes the ease out of ride. Besides as you mentioned it costs you lean angle as well. Greetings from Germany

[@patriciabridenthal1576]

Thanks Jerry & Donna. I am 5'11" and ride a Heritage Softail. I don't have the boots on the ground issue, but I do appreciate your discussions on the different seats & handlebar placement. Being relatively new to the mc world, by far your videos makes it easy to understand. And thanks for taking the time to answer the viewers questions. This is also very helpful.

[@docdonna489]

You're very welcome, glad to be of help!

[@dean3434]

Some scooters are not meant for short riders. I ride a 2016 Sym HD 200 (171cc) with a seat height of just over 30". I'm a male rider at 5'4" and I'm 74. I've tipped the scooter over about 5 times while at a stop and once while in a slow u-turn. Sooo embarrassing! Sure, I was daydreaming at those times too, I admit that. However after those tips-overs I learned to simply keep my head and eyes dead straight at all times when arriving to a stop, concentrate, concentrate, slide forward on the saddle where its more narrow, put the feet down then all is good. Whew, lots of work but it works although I'm getting this seat shaved down by a pro bike seat guy this week here in Seattle. Thanks Jerry for the tip about not only shaving the seat down but being sure the hands reach the bar correctly. Short folks = short arms! Dean Seattle

[@tduncan55]

Your knowledge of motorcycle and riding is unbelievable. Ive never ran a cross such a wonderful channel in my whole life of motorcycle riding. I have a 2013 heritage Softail I'm 6 ft 2 weigh 220 lb. One day I took my factory seat off the bike and I could not believe how much better the bike handled and how more comfortable I was sitting lower on top of the battery with a rag under my butt. I ordered a saddleman low profile seat but it puts me closer to the tank like you said and with my long ass legs it's not the same if I could get back just a few more inches with my tailbone I would feel so much better in balance and handling and stopping at a red light it's unbelievable the difference. I cannot find an aftermarket seat that will do what I wanted to do. I am going to have to build my own frame like I have in the past and have someone cover it the way I want it so I can get down in that chopper seat and have more control and more comfort on the motorcycle

[@tduncan55]

What I was trying to say with my longer legs comes longer arms also

[@richardschaffling9882]

I had mine lowered when I bough it at the dealership it’s a 2003 ultra classic I would like to still get a different seat my inseam is only 27 inches and it’s hard to find a seat that sits low at a decent price

[@davidrobins4025]

Very helpful information about seating.

[@alissarobertson8840]

My 72 FLH still has the old buddy seat on. I am so use to it it was weird to sit on my 02 softail I got about a mouth back. I am still working on learning it before I take the wife out on it.

[@slicksnewonenow]

I run a Buddy seat on mine, too... Always have. I'm 6'3 and when I ride "modern" bikes, where my knees wind up above my waist, it sets off my Arthritis and I'm only good for about 20 miles at a stretch. I've always felt more in control of the bike, being sort of farther forward and up on the tank, too.

[@blades2255]

Was going to critique. Then saw who I was going to try n tell you b.s. about lowering. Then I saw it was Jerry! Boys n girls this man knows his shit. If you can ride like him then be my guest don't listen, but you know dam well you can't ino I can't and I'll outride you

[@matariki3638]

Informative video, lovely couple & nice bikes.

[@gaknskk]

777 th to like . I better get me a lottery ticket today. Great video. I love my HD low seat for my 16 sgs and I'm 5'6"

[@thejerseyj1636]

Apparently alot of effort went into this video. It is very appreciated and your Electra Glide is beautiful. That blue really makes it.

[@motorman857]

You are correct. A lot of effort went into this. Thanks for noticing.

[@billmoran3812]

I have a friend who is really tall, like 6’8”. He has an old ‘83 Goldwung and sometimes on a trip will ride from the back seat just to get more comfortable. Always looks funny!

[@geoopa]

Jerry since this comment I've made here I have actually watched many more of your videos and find you to be the best instructor by far. And I just subscribed.

[@motorman857]

Thank you, welcome aboard!

[@cman3746]

Wish I would've seen this before i changed to progressive lower shocks. Thank for the video

[@motorman857]

Glad to help

[@themittonmethod1243]

Thanks for sharing this, Motorman! I have to add that fitting ALL the controls of whatever bike one is on to yourself is probably THE single best thing one can do. My g/f stands a whopping five inches shorter than Donna at 4'-10, and for her, the width of the bike is equally the issue as the height - every cruiser larger than the 250cc class is too wide for her, so she is on a 2002 Kawasaki ZZR250 sport-touring bike that we cut the seat down (stock 29.5", now 27.7") - still not optimal, but at least she can get ONE foot down, which is all you need. Cheers!

[@motorman857]

Here's a 4'10'' little girl riding an unmodified Police bike in the motor officer intersection, 18ft wide by 21ft long. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eIq7kqBnmsl1fLc for inspiration.

[@dixiedoo5876]

I definitely understand the width of the bike thing. I'm 5'2" with a 28" inch inseam. I'm just now learning to ride. Not long ago my hubs kept insisting that I could touch flat foot on his Heritage which was lowered by the previous owner. So we got it out and I couldn't because it's so dang wide. Lol He was like dang, now that's some sawed off legs right there! 😜 I have a sportster which he lowered for me because I insisted that I must be able to flat foot it. We have a low sitting seat on it as well. I've recently come to the realization that I would really benefit from buying a Rebel 250 or a Yamaha V Star 250 to learn on til I acquire better skills to aid in dealing with the size of my sportster. That bike seems huge to me right now. 😊

[@chrisusmcvet3435]

Lol. I am 6’2 and ride a Multistrada Enduro. I can put my feet flat on the ground but I don’t mind if only my toes touch the ground. I like sitting high on the bike to see over the cars in front of me. Good vid.

[@thomaswild9044]

Great Video, you answered my question that the idiots at my HD dealership couldn't