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Hi, I am new to this forum. I am a fairly new (female) rider. I bought an 883 Low in April and put a little over 2000 miles on it and just traded it in for an 07 Softail Deluxe. My problem is that I am barley 5'3" and about 105 pounds. The seat that came with the bike is too wide. I have been looking at the Mustang seats and also the Harley Reach seat. I can't find any reviews from shorter people describing what seat they most prefer. Any comments out there?

 

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Hi, I am new to this forum. I just posted this question on the HD forum but thought maybe my fellow biker sisters could help.

I am a fairly new (female) rider. I bought an 883 Low in April and put a little over 2000 miles on it and just traded it in for an 07 Softail Deluxe. My problem is that I am barley 5'3" and about 105 pounds. The seat that came with the bike is too wide. I have been looking at the Mustang seats and also the Harley Reach seat. I can't find any reviews from shorter people describing what seat they most prefer. Any comments out there?

 

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My bike is a Deluxe, not a Deuce, and the reach is good. The width of the frame on the bigger bikes are wider, which makes it seam taller to us short people, but the Deluxe is only a 24.5 seat hight. The biggest problem I am having right now is the seat. The original seat "sucks" for lack of a better term. The bike is just as easy, if not easier to pick up than my Sprotster was. Although, I haven't been able to ride it yet. I am waiting to resolve the seat issue first. The Deuce's last year is 07, they will not be manufacturing any more. Hopes this helps you.

 

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Thanks for all your comments. I decided to try the Mustang because I could get it fast and I really wanted to get on the bike. It is comfortable and it will do. I like the narrowness in the front, makes it much easier to put my feet down. I do wish it would seat me a little more forward. Maybe when I get more money I will look around again - since I plan on keeping this bike for a long time.