2014 Street Glide Special ride height.

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cherokey2005

Discussion Starter · Oct 20, 2014

Hi friends..
Question...
anyone have any issues on the new project Rushmore rear suspension height from bike to bike? It just seems My bike is like an inch higher than other bikes (of the same) on the showroom floor..
When I sit on my bike with the factory seat on..my heels are off the ground..not comfy on such a heavy bike.. I also have a very comfy Mustang pillow 2up seat for long rides(for the wife)and its 1" higher than stock.
I was advised not to change my suspension by Lowering kit or to change the shocks..Not sure as Id want to..the ride is awesome and handles amazingly.
Only good advise so far is to shave my seats..

Just didnt know if there's any other ideas floating around.:feedback:

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webco2

· #2 · Oct 20, 2014

cherokey2005 said:
Hi friends..
Question...
anyone have any issues on the new project Rushmore rear suspension height from bike to bike? It just seems My bike is like an inch higher than other bikes (of the same) on the showroom floor..
When I sit on my bike with the factory seat on..my heels are off the ground..not comfy on such a heavy bike.. I also have a very comfy Mustang pillow 2up seat for long rides(for the wife)and its 1" higher than stock.
I was advised not to change my suspension by Lowering kit or to change the shocks..Not sure as Id want to..the ride is awesome and handles amazingly.
Only good advise so far is to shave my seats..

Just didnt know if there's any other ideas floating around.:feedback:

Thats about all anyone can do .

Dyna Dave 117

· #3 · Oct 20, 2014

I have a 14 SGS. I am 5'7" and could not quite flatfoot my bike either. I bought a second OEM seat off Ebay and sent it to Mean City Cycles in Maiden NC. They have a seat mod aimed specifically at the HD touring seat where they shave the seat so that your legs are not spread out so much and add additional memory foam for comfort. The results are amazing and I can now flat foot the bike. Great place to do business with.

dub

· #4 · Oct 20, 2014

how tall are you?

Miles Tequillya

· #5 · Oct 20, 2014

I tippy toe all the time... I've gotten use to it... 30" inseam on a good day!!! Lol on an ultra classic

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Jaxglide

· #6 · Oct 20, 2014

mquilty3 said:
I tippy toe all the time... I've gotten use to it... 30" inseam on a good day!!! Lol on an ultra classic

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How do you back that heavy ass scooter up on even the slightest incline?

Jaxglide

· #7 · Oct 20, 2014

Dyna Dave 117 said:
I have a 14 SGS. I am 5'7" and could not quite flatfoot my bike either. I bought a second OEM seat off Ebay and sent it to Mean City Cycles in Maiden NC. They have a seat mod aimed specifically at the HD touring seat where they shave the seat so that your legs are not spread out so much and add additional memory foam for comfort. The results are amazing and I can now flat foot the bike. Great place to do business with.

The did my seat as well. Excellent service. Turned my seat around in 1 day...but made an advance appt. I am looking for a solo seat now and will have them modify that one too.

dub

· #8 · Oct 20, 2014

Quilty handles that beast pretty damn well.

Miles Tequillya

· #9 · Oct 20, 2014

Jaxglide said:
How do you back that heavy ass scooter up on even the slightest incline?

I just dig in... But also plan departures before parking... Try not to get myself in a pickle...which I have done before... But I have learned from those mistakes...it is a learning experience when you have to ask a complete stranger for assistance...

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Dyna Dave 117

· #10 · Oct 21, 2014

dmwphoto said:
how tall are you?

5'7"

webco2

· #11 · Oct 21, 2014

mquilty3 said:
I just dig in... But also plan departures before parking... Try not to get myself in a pickle...which I have done before... But I have learned from those mistakes...it is a learning experience when you have to ask a complete stranger for assistance...

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Not proud to say it, but I've had to ask for help myself and I'm 6'3" .

Jaxglide

· #12 · Oct 21, 2014

mquilty3 said:
I just dig in... But also plan departures before parking... Try not to get myself in a pickle...which I have done before... But I have learned from those mistakes...it is a learning experience when you have to ask a complete stranger for assistance...

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I'm in the same boat. Always planning the escape route. makes me wonder about the Arkansas terrain.

cherokey2005

Discussion Starter · #13 · Oct 31, 2014

dmwphoto said:
how tall are you?

I'm 5'9" . 30" inseam:thumbsup

cherokey2005

Discussion Starter · #14 · Oct 31, 2014

boots always seem to help too.

RideADyna

· #15 · Oct 31, 2014

Jaxglide said:
How do you back that heavy ass scooter up on even the slightest incline?

I betcha he carries a passenger just for the purpose of pushing him back.

webco2

· #16 · Oct 31, 2014

XLReturnee said:
I betcha he carries a passenger just for the purpose of pushing him back.

One of the BoB's jobs.

:biker:

fat99boy

· #17 · Oct 31, 2014

Jaxglide said:
I'm in the same boat. Always planning the escape route. makes me wonder about the Arkansas terrain.

You'll be ok in ES. The front parking lot of the hotel is on a steep slope but everyone parks nose first.

wachuko

· #18 · Oct 31, 2014

mquilty3 said:
I just dig in... But also plan departures before parking... Try not to get myself in a pickle...which I have done before... But I have learned from those mistakes...it is a learning experience when you have to ask a complete stranger for assistance...

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Same here... after that first time, back in 2002, needing to ask for help to push the bike out... never again.

5'7" 30 inseam here as well...and shrinking. Just glad that the seat in the RK is low... yeah, and good boots.

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