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    "Small Harley"?

    Hi, my wife is interested in learning to ride, and if it works out would like to get a Harley.
    But she's only 5'2" and wonders if theres any bikes in the Harley range that she'll be able to get her feet down on.

    Any recommendations out there?

    Cheers
    Scott

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    I can't think of one she wouldn't be able to get both feet down on. They all have low seats

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    883 SuperLow would be the smallest? (but KF is right, they all have low seats).
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    I am 5'2" on tip toes

    I have an XL1200L Sportster and am flat foot but they are heavy beasts (253kg) and I sometimes get caught in gravel carparks etc and need a shove to get out

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    883 Iron?

    Plus there are some secondhand 883 "Hugger"s on TM. theyve got a 26 inch seat height...
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    Quote Originally Posted by jscottbowman View Post
    Hi, my wife is interested in learning to ride, and if it works out would like to get a Harley.
    But she's only 5'2" and wonders if theres any bikes in the Harley range that she'll be able to get her feet down on.

    Any recommendations out there?

    Cheers
    Scott
    We've got plenty of bikes here that'll fit her nicely Scott. Come on in and sit her on a few!

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    Quote Originally Posted by kiwifruit View Post
    I can't think of one she wouldn't be able to get both feet down on. They all have low seats

    Exactamondo...what he said.

    I'm only 5'3" and a coupla weekends ago I was at Road&Sport demo-riding the brand new HD range.

    Took out a Custom Sporty followed by the Dyna Switchback (a tourer with running boards) then the Dyna Wideglide (hmmmmmm) followed by the Fatbob.

    On every model I could sit with my feet flat on the ground...thats something I haven't experienced in 11 years of riding Buells and I loved it!

    It was a great day and I only scraped once...on the Wideglide... LOL.

    An 883 Hugger would be an excellent bike for her to start on...so long as she has a healthy hoon streak and doesn't mind scraping the pipes.I had one back in my 20's and the pipes got a caning... oops!

    All good fun
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    Quote Originally Posted by jscottbowman View Post
    Hi, my wife is interested in learning to ride, and if it works out would like to get a Harley.
    But she's only 5'2" and wonders if theres any bikes in the Harley range that she'll be able to get her feet down on.

    Any recommendations out there?

    Cheers
    Scott
    If she's learning to ride, well I don't think you're going to find any sub-250 Harleys.

    There are plenty of small cruisers on the market from all players if she can put aside her Harley dream for now...

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    http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Harle...item19cabb0ea7

    Heres a Harley 350 for sale. Not road registered though.
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    Quote Originally Posted by HenryDorsetCase View Post
    http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Harle...item19cabb0ea7

    Heres a Harley 350 for sale. Not road registered though.
    Pretty sure there was a 250 Aermacchi on tardme recently too. Can't be arsed searching now though.

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    Quote Originally Posted by sleemanj View Post
    If she's learning to ride, well I don't think you're going to find any sub-250 Harleys.

    There are plenty of small cruisers on the market from all players if she can put aside her Harley dream for now...

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    Seems some missed that crucial point...out of that lot, theres a rather meke as VN on TM...
    http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-414891040.htm

    The Honda is a different looking bike...always looks better/bigger than the other jap 250 crusiers.
    http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-413878553.htm

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    Quote Originally Posted by Maha View Post
    Seems some missed that crucial point...out of that lot, theres a rather meke as VN on TM...
    I certainly didn't. But before too long, you'll more than likely be able to ride an XL883 as a first bike, and I'd have no problem with that.

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    Thanks all for your helpful and quick replies!
    And Pete, I'm sure we'll be popping down to check things out.

    I am surprised there seems to be such a suitable range available. I had asked the question as whilst she likes my bike (Fatboy) she has always been intimdated by its size, and didnt really dare trying to sit on it to get her feet down in case she couldnt handle the weight of the bike...

    But I realise she'd have to progress to a Harley anyway...

    Anyone care to give me a quick summary of legalities here in NZ ( I passed my bike test years ago in UK and only had to do the multichoice questionaire when we migrated to NZ.)
    My wife (Tracey) has held a car licence for 20+ years, if that makes any difference, but has never ridden a motorbike.

    Thanks all again
    Cheers
    Scott

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    Quote Originally Posted by Crasherfromwayback View Post
    I certainly didn't. But before too long, you'll more than likely be able to ride an XL883 as a first bike, and I'd have no problem with that.
    Me three...the Superlow is the real deal reach for the wheels...
    But, if you are learning, the law states you must be on a 250(or less) if your riding on the road...

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    Gotta start all over again Scott sorry. Graduated licence system here. Learners/Restricted then full.

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