Petite woman looking advice on HD purchase
#21
04-23-2008, 11:29 AM
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RE: Petite woman looking advice on HD purchase
being you are awomen and small I assume you are also cute so go to any place bikers are and just ask to sit on any number of bikes - no biker worth a darn will refuse a cute little women a
place to park her ---- look around find something that looks good to you then sit on it find out what has been done , get as much info as you can. seats make alarge diff forward or mid controls. forward look scary at first but most that have them wouldn't go any other way.
good luck and welcome to the forum. I have had many small ladies sit on mine and felt very comfy.
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place to park her ---- look around find something that looks good to you then sit on it find out what has been done , get as much info as you can. seats make alarge diff forward or mid controls. forward look scary at first but most that have them wouldn't go any other way.
good luck and welcome to the forum. I have had many small ladies sit on mine and felt very comfy.
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#22
04-23-2008, 11:32 AM
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RE: Petite woman looking advice on HD purchase
+1 on what Twiggy said. I'm 5'2" and ride a Deluxe with the stock seat and haven't lowered it. I ride in the Milwaukee conductor boots with a thick sole and do just fine. Had a 2005 883 Sportster that had been lowered an inch to start with. Tried a Dyna, but didn't like the reach of the bars or the controls. Also tried a Fat Boy and liked it as well. Fell in love with Deluxe and it has the lowest stock height. Like others said, go to the dealer and try a bunch out. Best of luck and welcome to the HDF.
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04-23-2008, 11:36 AM
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RE: Petite woman looking advice on HD purchase
Go to your local dealer and have a salesman walk you around and sit on every bike to see which one fits you the best. Good luck.
#25
04-23-2008, 11:37 AM
RE: Petite woman looking advice on HD purchase
Wife is 5'2" she rides a lowrider with chubby 560 handlebars perfect fit for her better than her 883 sportster
#26
04-23-2008, 12:00 PM
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RE: Petite woman looking advice on HD purchase
Deluxe.... hands down. It's the lowest stock seat height of any Harley. It is EXTREMELY well balanced. I would avoid a top heavy sportster, it doesn't handle as well. Also, the vibration on the pegs at highway speeds can be anoying. My wife has a Deluxe, and loves it. She is, however, taller than you. But if you notice the other posts on here, many petite ladies with Deluxe's.. and nothing but praise for them.
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04-23-2008, 12:22 PM
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RE: Petite woman looking advice on HD purchase
Thanks much for all of your quick responses! I actually have sat on most, but will head back to the dealer with these ideas in mind.Regarding the visuals (picture requests)...at this point you'll just have to use your imaginations 
#28
04-23-2008, 12:25 PM
RE: Petite woman looking advice on HD purchase
I would also go with the Deluxe.To me it is oneof the most beautiful bikes Harley makes. I ride an 07 Street Bob. I like the rubber mounted engine and the general look. After sitting on softails, like the Deluxe, I noticed that they feel lower and more balanced. The Deluxe will also have the B engine so there will be less vibration. I also like the Night Train because of the blacked out engine.It is not as nicely detailed as the Deluxe but still may be an option if you are looking for a more basic look.
#29
04-23-2008, 12:26 PM
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RE: Petite woman looking advice on HD purchase
If you've got your permit, you really should ask to ride as many models as possible, and not just sit on them.
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04-23-2008, 12:32 PM
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RE: Petite woman looking advice on HD purchase
low rider. a great ride, great handaling, great bike you would keep it for years. oh and welcome to the forum.