Ok so I put 14" ape hangers on my 2012 Fatboy, the problem is they are not what I was expecting. I tried out a buddies Fatboy with 16" Ape Hangers and they were to high for me to be comfortable but the 14" are I think a little to low. Would like to reduce an inch at the seat height I think, but how can I change the seat height cheap. The fatboy low and the deluxe both sit lower and I believe all softail frames are the same frame set-up so how can I get a lower seat height like the Deluxe. Does anyone know? All Comments would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.

 

You could take out some of the foam at a local shop or send it to mean city cycles. They do good work per the comments around here.

 

Get some higher risers?
Raise them to desired height?

 

I sat on a deluxe with the same set-up I have on my fatboy and it was exactly what I want. That is why I got the 14" with the 1.5" risers. Already spent out a ton of money on these handle bars and don't really want to lose money by buying parts I already bought. But thanks for the input, already had that running through my head.

The ride height for a fatboy is 25" and a fatboy lo is 24.25" and a deluxe is 24.50". It truly is amazing how a 1/2" and 3/4" can make a huge difference. I really would love to drop a full 1" all together.

 

The ride height on the Deluxe and lo is achieved with a different rear shock. The only option is changing your seat or having yours re shaped.

 

Not a cheap option but you could go with a shotgun shock or look for a set of stock deluxe or fatboy lo shocks left from someone who has already made the switch.

 

Lowering kit for the Shocks is about the cheapest way to lower your rear





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Lowering the rear suspension is not going to change seat height in relation to the handlebars.

 

exactly. if I understand you correctly, you either have to change risers or the seat itself.

 

I just got a Le Pera Barebones seat for my bike. Sits lower then stock but not what I would use for a long weekend ride.