I am 5 feet tall, weigh 135 pounds and am 63 years young! I ride a 2012 Harley-Davidson Switchback. I had it lowered and my feet are flat on the ground. I also invested in a reach seat that lowered me and moved me forward.

Dolores Thomas
Thatcher, AZ
Monday, May 18, 2020

Hi Jennifer.
I, too, am a shorty at 5 feet 2 inches. I have owned and ridden two different types of motorcycles in my life: the first was a 1998 Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200. I loved that bike and had it lowered as much as I could with stock shocks. It was "top heavy" though and I did tip it over a couple of times while sitting at a red light or stop sign (I learned how to upright it myself very quickly!) I rode that bike for nine seasons then traded it in for a 2006 H-D Softail Deluxe. At the time, the Deluxe was the lowest Harley available. I bought it because it looked great—I didn't even test ride it.

I still own and ride my Deluxe. When I first rode it home from the dealership, it felt like a Cadillac compared to the Sportster. I put hard saddlebags on it and purchased a set of leather luggage and a removable sissy bar for trips. I am still in love with this big twin, and plan on keeping my Deluxe for many years to come.

Lynne Conn
Youngstown, OH
Monday, May 18, 2020