Calling All Sportster Baggers...Post Pics of your Bagger
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#662
I've been riding for almost 50 years and only on few bikes have I ever been able to flat-foot. It's over-rated! Time in the saddle will solve most things, in other words experience and skill. The most you should consider IMHO is boots with heavy soles and a good tread pattern, to give you a sure footing. With Mrs B on the back of my Glide I can either get one foot down almost flat, or both toes. Don't need no more than that!
#663
I've been riding for almost 50 years and only on few bikes have I ever been able to flat-foot. It's over-rated! Time in the saddle will solve most things, in other words experience and skill. The most you should consider IMHO is boots with heavy soles and a good tread pattern, to give you a sure footing. With Mrs B on the back of my Glide I can either get one foot down almost flat, or both toes. Don't need no more than that!
Thanks, perhaps just need to get use to it. I will look at changing the soles on my boots.
Will also try putting back my mustang tripper fastback 2-up seat which has a lower profile....although I love the backrest.
Last edited by hscic; 08-09-2016 at 11:27 AM.
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You have miles on your ride right? So you know how it rides/stops etc.
GOOD LUCK and let us know what you get with the other seat far as lowering it and how you think the new shocks feel.
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hscic (08-09-2016)
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I just bought myself a new sturdy pair of boots, following my own advice, but have yet to wear them on the bike. I'm also planning mods to my old Corbin, to improve clearance when I have a foot down. Gettin' old and looking for ways to make my ageing joints work more easily!
#666
I think you can do it! As long as your not ballerina type on your toes... And have a good set of riding boots with a solid sole.
You have miles on your ride right? So you know how it rides/stops etc.
GOOD LUCK and let us know what you get with the other seat far as lowering it and how you think the new shocks feel.
You have miles on your ride right? So you know how it rides/stops etc.
GOOD LUCK and let us know what you get with the other seat far as lowering it and how you think the new shocks feel.
One of the things that I noticed was more lean in the bike since I changed my kickstand to 1" under when I went with burly slammers.
Will take the bike out today to assess the ride with the new shocks.
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Took the bike around for about an hour...compared to my burly slammers, well there is no comparison. SG air-oil shocks are smooth. No head jarring pot holes and bumps in the road. The best part is the greater lean angle so I can now have fun jamming turns without scraping my pipes and move over speed bumps without bottoming out....better responsiveness.
I wanted my backrest so I put back my mustang solo seat and removed the mustang tripper fastback 2-up. Will find boots with 1.75 - 2" heels or get my current boots modified.
Thank you everyone for your assistance and advice....gotta love this forum.
Here is a pic with the SG air-oil shocks and slightly higher stance compared to my signature pic
I wanted my backrest so I put back my mustang solo seat and removed the mustang tripper fastback 2-up. Will find boots with 1.75 - 2" heels or get my current boots modified.
Thank you everyone for your assistance and advice....gotta love this forum.
Here is a pic with the SG air-oil shocks and slightly higher stance compared to my signature pic
Last edited by hscic; 08-11-2016 at 10:37 PM.
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GMRO (08-11-2016)
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Looks great - and welcome to HDF. I had a new '74 Super Glide which I kitted out in almost identical style!