Sporty Super Low

  • Snowie
    Snowie
    13 years ago

    Just looking for some feedback ...

    Will be off restrictions shortly, so can trade that Jap piece of shit I ride to a Harley.  Before I start, remember that I'm female, haven't been riding long (so you coud still class me as a 'learner' and don't even stand 5' tall but want something that I can touch the ground flat footed on.)  Been looking at the new Super Lows.  Anyone ridden one, got one, or got any advice about them???  Reviews seem to be favourable???

  • terroristone
    terroristone
    13 years ago
    I'm 5"6' and an short legged, i have 11" shocks and 1" lowering blocks and le pera barebones seat and i'm flat footed with slight bend knees when sitting on my bike, so don't limit yourself to just the super low, you can easily make any bike fit you.
    Andrew
  • markkoby
    markkoby
    13 years ago

    I have  female friend that is 5 ft and sits on my dyna low rider no problem but she has a bit of trouble getting it off the stand. My mates wife has a 883 but not  a low and she rides the bike well and loves riding the bike. She said  its fun to ride because  of the sound, vibration and the way the bike rides.

  • Deadwood
    Deadwood
    13 years ago
    I have 10.5" shocks and I can touch the ground pretty easily.
  • Dan
    Dan
    13 years ago
    For what its worth, my night train is lowered front & back and the center of the seat right where ya ass goes is 61.5cm from the ground....its a pisser to ride
  • Snowie
    Snowie
    13 years ago
    Thanks for the replies lads, I appreciate it!!!

    @ Andrew, are you Anthony's mate???

    @ Markkoby ... my fear is that if I get anything bigger I won't be able to lift it off the side stand either!

    @ Piggy ... you never fail to make me smile :)

    @ Deadwood 10.5" shocks on what???

    @ Dan, I think a Road Train is WAY outta my league!

    @ Pud, I've heard that, but I don't weigh much and thought I might be able to get away with not hitting bottom based on that. I have read the shockers are the best that sporties have had in years. What's your opinion???
  • SoftailSteve
    SoftailSteve
    13 years ago
    a lady I know is about your size and she rides a heritage, she manages it quite well.
  • markkoby
    markkoby
    13 years ago

    Watch ride like a pro on youtube, you will see ladies ride big bikes with ease. Anyway I think a sportster low would be a great bike and if no good later you can always change. My mates wife sportster looks real nice after she has done her own personel touch and she loves riding the bike.

  • terroristone
    terroristone
    13 years ago

    i weight 60kg, and my miss;s weighs 42kg, mine dosnt bottom out with her on the back, as per instructions you need to up the preload depending on weight.....if you change the rear shockers/springs go with a brand that will make them to fit your requirements (ikon) and not something off the shelf that is one size fits all because that is just not the case!

    Regards Andrew

  • walka
    walka
    13 years ago
    A Super Low would be a Great Bike for you Snowie, There a little bit smaller than what your riding now.
  • 883n Harley Convert
    883n Harley Convert
    13 years ago
    Super Low's are great looking bikes, sounds like it would suit your needs pretty well too!