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Old 07-11-2012 | 06:57 PM
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Everyone else has given the normal answers, so I'll suggest going to Japan and getting your legs lengthened 2 inches via one of the newer medical procedures they perform there. It will take about a year for the bones to regrow, but you'll have no problem riding a new 2014 RKC.
 
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Old 07-11-2012 | 07:36 PM
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I am 5'4"

Wesco Boots-gain 1.5-2 inches

2010 Ultra seat that is stamped LOW on the plastic seat pan(you can buy take offs cheap)
 
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Old 07-12-2012 | 09:08 AM
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A few people mentioned the bike is hard to back up when you are short legged.... this is very true!!! I read about "hopping" the bike on here, I had never heard of it, and it HELPS!!!!

Mash the front brake, and lean the bike forward, as you release the front brake, the front shocks rise up, and give you a boost to back up the bike. It works like a champ!
 
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Old 07-12-2012 | 09:13 AM
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You'll fit a pre '09 bike much easier than a bike with the new frame.
 
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Old 07-12-2012 | 09:25 AM
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Originally Posted by C.H.L.
A few people mentioned the bike is hard to back up when you are short legged.... this is very true!!! I read about "hopping" the bike on here, I had never heard of it, and it HELPS!!!!

Mash the front brake, and lean the bike forward, as you release the front brake, the front shocks rise up, and give you a boost to back up the bike. It works like a champ!
That is NOT the way to do it! You have very little control over your bike, trying to back-up while sitting on it. Get off and push it from the side, which is much safer and easier.
 
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Old 07-12-2012 | 11:38 AM
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Originally Posted by grbrown
That is NOT the way to do it!
I have to laugh when some people think there is ONE way to do everything....


Back up the bike however you want..... Bounce it, get off of it, recruit 3 buddies to help, call a tow truck driver if you want.... but to say that is "NOT the way to do it" is dumb and rude - just sayin'
 
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