My Legs are to short!

deacon · 08-15-2010, 07:31 AM

I'm 5'8" but have a 29" inseam. I can put my feet down while sitting in the saddle (Mustang seat) but if I am moving the bike on uneven ground at slow speeds and have to keep my feet down it gets kinda scary. If I have to stop and I can't get my foot down, I'm in trouble. I have read that some folks shave the seat but I would hate to do that to the Mustang. Different shocks are not on the budget radar. Has anyone lowered the bike? I lowered my C50 and loved the way I sat on it. I have an 06 nomad. Thanks!

oldbikers · 08-15-2010, 07:39 AM

I am 5'8" also but have a 27" inseam I had to lower mine I kept dropping it when I came to a stop but I lowered it 1 1/2" with progressive shocks.

ponch · 08-15-2010, 08:00 AM

65 or 66 olds?

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Originally Posted by oldbikers

I am 5'8" also but have a 27" inseam I had to lower mine I kept dropping it when I came to a stop but I lowered it 1 1/2" with progressive shocks.

unwind2 · 08-15-2010, 09:20 AM

I'm just glad you're legs aren't 'too' short. LOL...sorry couldn't resist ;)

cactusjack · 08-15-2010, 09:59 AM

Get yourself some of these:

macmac · 08-15-2010, 11:40 AM

I have a nice 13th century RACK for sale, perhaps we could work something out?

skipper · 08-15-2010, 11:44 AM

I borrowed Oldbiker's idea. I'm 5'6" with a 30" inseam and with the stock seat, I still couldn't flat foot it at times. I feel much more stable at stops now.

Kip

deacon · 08-15-2010, 12:21 PM

I had heard how helpful everyone here was, NOT!

Do you have a link for the boots?

unwind2 · 08-15-2010, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by deacon

I had heard how helpful everyone here was, NOT!

Do you have a link for the boots?

We do like to have fun.

lw · 08-15-2010, 01:39 PM

We do like to have fun.

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If youre not having fun, youre doing it wrong. . .

cactusjack · 08-15-2010, 01:56 PM

Okay, I have to ask...did you sit on the bike before you bought it?

Loafer · 08-15-2010, 03:54 PM

oldbikers · 08-15-2010, 05:06 PM

Yes CJ it was shorter than my Goldwing

oldbikers · 08-15-2010, 05:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ponch

65 or 66 olds?

Quote:

Originally Posted by oldbikers

I am 5'8" also but have a 27" inseam I had to lower mine I kept dropping it when I came to a stop but I lowered it 1 1/2" with progressive shocks.

65 Olds

**glwilson** · 08-15-2010, 05:19 PM

With a 30" inseam it is works if you can make the seat more narrow. Doing this will usually solve the problem without having to lower the bike.

You might be able to shave off some from the front sides of the seat... not sure on the Mustang.

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08-15-2010, 07:39 AM	#2
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08-15-2010, 09:20 AM	#4
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08-15-2010, 11:44 AM	#7
skipper Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Houma, LA Posts: 97	My Legs are to short! I borrowed Oldbiker's idea. I'm 5'6" with a 30" inseam and with the stock seat, I still couldn't flat foot it at times. I feel much more stable at stops now. Kip
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deacon Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Spencorport, NY Posts: 325	My Legs are to short! I had heard how helpful everyone here was, NOT! Do you have a link for the boots?
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08-15-2010, 05:06 PM	#13
oldbikers Sr. Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Sardis Mississippi Posts: 3,513	My Legs are to short! Yes CJ it was shorter than my Goldwing __________________ Jim Hardin Sardis MS Kawanow # 453 Proud PGR member
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08-15-2010, 05:19 PM	#15
glwilson Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North Central Illinois Posts: 8,575	My Legs are to short! With a 30" inseam it is works if you can make the seat more narrow. Doing this will usually solve the problem without having to lower the bike. You might be able to shave off some from the front sides of the seat... not sure on the Mustang. __________________ "During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." "You can have your own opinion, but not your own facts." *Former VBA NCR Assist Regional Leader* Formerly: 2004 1500FI Bronze Nomad: 2009 & 2014 HD Ultra Current Rides: 2017 HD Ultra Limited & 2011 Can Am Spyder RTS-SE Attended: VBA National Rallies 2009, 2011, 2015; VBA/NCR Regional Rally 2010, 12, 14, 16 and several rides throughout with regional members. VBA Member #652 HOG Member #3935417
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