She really is sharp. I'm 6'2 but I'm teaching 4 riders who are a little short for thier street glides and ultra. She had some really good ideas ill throw on them.
I once saw a midget ride a sport bike. He could barely reach the shifter. When he got to a traffic light, he would stop, and jump off the bike, and stand next to it and hold it upright. When the light turn green, he would give the bike a small push, jump on and take off. After watching that guy do it, I no longer believe anybody is too short to ride a motorcycle.
I appreciate you allowing a short woman such as myself give advice on the bigger bikes, for I am interested in a Road King but nervous about the weight.. Thank you so much!
I am 5‘4“ 149 pounds and I have an electric glide. I need to go from Vancouver to Kennewick very nervous but your video was awesome more like that would be cool. My big fear is not being on pavement and trying to maneuver, already tipped it over once, and I was unable to pick it up that hurt anyway, thank you for the video
I'm 5' even and have ridden full baggers. My last bike was a fully loaded Yamaha Roadstar. I put 50K on that bike. Lowered and a new Seat pull back bars and had my boots modified with thicker soles and heels. Yep all good lessons for us short rider. Were bigger than you think.
See, I know I’m big enough to maneuver the bike. I’m 5’ 9” 175lbs, but I just feel like the size of the bike is gonna wash me out. A small person on a big bike? That works. A big dude on a big bike? That makes sense. A medium dude on a big bike feels like it’s gonna make me look smaller. I think skinnier bikes work better for my size, even though I could fit and handle a glide 🤷♂️
I can understand that thought process. I have never felt like a touring bagger of any kind made me feel small. I'm only 5'10 190lbs. I do feel like you have to be comfortable on what you're riding to be safe. Thanks for watching and commenting.👍
From a short guy, everything she says it's legit, especially when it comes to parking lol! I own an older ultra classic and a new ultra. Didn't know about the floor board, nice!!
Great video! I'm 5'5" and have been riding Gold Wings for 40 years, only touching the ground tippee-toes. Good balance is everything; coming to a stop with the handlebars straight is helpful. Pushing around in the garage is a beast; I've appreciated the addition of reverse in the last couple generations of GWs. ;-)
This is awesome! I am exactly 5” tall as well. I ride a street glide. She touches better than me, I probably have a shorter inseam. Still very impressive! I have full air ride and ride at stock height, alone and with passenger but when I pull into parking spot I drop the bike for solid flat footing. And oh yeah reaching the kickstand is a bear when off camber! Great video!
While everything she’s saying is true, it is still best that you can plant both feet on the ground and bend your knees a little bit, there’s no getting around the fact that that is better
I've been to two different huge Harley Dealers and no one could solve the kickstand problem short of putting a large extension on which looks horrible. Thank you soooooo much.
I'm a 5'8 slender guy who rides a Sportster 1200. This video is helpful & if she can do it then I'm all out of excuses lol. I've been thinking about a bagger for awhile now. Thanks for the video 👍
I wish I could hire her as a coach! The man I fell in love with....who dumped me...not the bike...had the most beautiful blue Road Glide. It was a 2018 or 2019. It was the most beautiful bike color ever! I'm 59 an 5'1" and challenged myself to learn to ride at age 54 when I was super lonely.
Love the way she looked around before taking off each time, even in the lot... a lot of guys just glance in the left mirror and hit the throttle. She rides really well considering the size ratio. Still, as a shorter rider myself, I tend to put a bit more stock into the "at least one foot flat on the ground at a complete stop, the other foot at least close" school of thought. A quarter ton of Harley is a lot to deal with at frequent stops in rain/inclimate weather, when your only contact is your tippy-toes.
Courtney is a great rider for sure. I agree with at least one flat foot. Her personal RG is lowered enough for that. We are show that it can be done. Thanks for watching.
I love the Parking advice! Take your time and at Walmart find a place that you can just go straight out instead of backing the bike up.great advice that gets overlooked!!
great encouraging video , I've progressed from a 500 shadow to an 08 wide glide since I started riding in late 2019 @55 years old, next step is a bagger and you Rock Courtney !!
I road my 1952 FLH Hydraglide with it’s original wishbone rigid frame, plus a jockey shifter and suicide clutch, no front brake or fender for many many years and almost 220k miles. Over 50 rear tires, a dozen or so top end rebuilds and God only knows how many quarts of oil and primary oil. I carried every single thing I needed to get her going and back on the road in my saddle bags including base gaskets, a piston, wiring, ignition cables, coils, points. Everything could be repaired less internal engine and transmission repairs. I’m 5’6” tall and about 190 lbs. I finally got my fill of the hard core trips and decided to buy a 2012 Ultra Classic for a change of pace and comfort. I held off on the Ultra because I thought it would be too heavy and big for me to sling around. Then I decided to try one out for a test drive for a week. I was sold after that. No problems whatsoever with handling it like I did. I now have over 90k miles and I’m going to trade it for a slightly used 2021 Ultra Classic with 6k on the clock. I’m sure that this will be the last motorcycle I ever buy for daily usage.
I am 62 next month and buying me a new bike which will be my 5th harley. My last bike which I sold 17 years ago was a 2004 Street Glide with the sluggish 88 cubic engine. When I saw the new Low Rider ST I was woah....this is my next bike. 100Lbs less than Street Glide with a 117 Inch engine, I can not think of a better biker fort my riding style. Thanks for the video. Seeing the young lady on the bagger was inspiring. Safe travels everyone🙏
Thank you so much guys, i just bought the new 2021 Street Glide and i am 5ft6, and a lot of the techniques you guys shared helped so much. God Bless you guys
I am not a short rider at 6'4" but I've had a knee replacement and the other knee is not far behind. I learned some years ago about parking my bagger in a way that I don't have to back up because the knees just are not willing. My daughter is worried a bagger is too big because of the tippy-toes while backing up. The part about parking the bike and letting the weight of the bike work in your favor is really great not only for short riders, but also for us fellas that have worn out legs from a lifetime of labor. I'd rather walk a an extra 30 yards for a space I can just pull right out of. You learn what those spaces look like in a very short time.
I appreciate you telling me this, I never thought about having bad knees. I am with you on walking the extra spaces as well. Thank you for watching and do not forget to subscribe.
I am 5-1 man I never could buy a Harley cause I am too short but now I am buying a 883 classic to see if I can handle it But my dream is a super glide thanks for the tips
Hey Courtney. Floorboard issue solved thanks to you i never would have investigated. Hinge bolts were loose so it wouldn't fold and stay up. Tightened both sides all 4. Can't wait to try left for kickstand trick. Thnks! Damn vibration on the older Harleys
Courtney is a bad ass! I am a 5 foot bike rider myself. Her owning and riding a bagger had me subscribing to your channel! Now, I’m thinking of getting a HD bagger myself 🤔
Thanks for this Video, I’m a short Filipino dude 5”6 5”7 on a good day 170lb, you just inspired me, dream of getting a bagger, preferably a Street Glide Special, or CVO depending on my wallet, I do have a little experience riding my sons Honda Shadow 600, I do ride from times, only around the blocks neighborhood wise, fastest I took it around 50-55 that’s it no Experience on hwy speeds 65+, watching this video, if she can do it so can I, with more practice what not, I should be up there 🤘🏾
I work at a used Harley dealership so I get to work with each model daily and move them around the shop. I would like to get a road glide soon and this video makes me feel much more confident.
Bravo! Awesome video. One suggestion though... It's not ALL in your head. It takes knowledge of the right techniques and practice, practice, practice. All those "bad habits" that you can get away with on a smaller bike are magnified on a large bike. Throttle control while keeping rpms up and that back brake mean everything. 👍
Been riding electra glides for 15 years, only 5ft 5in male. Never ever seen anybody do that with the floor boards. I can have my lady on the back with the bike on side stand turn the bars and lift it up. Try it, it's easier than you think. Once again thanks for the tip with the floor board.
@@OMGMOTO Yeah I put a kickstand extender thing on it but I still struggle. Ill have to go in garage tomorrow and make sure mine flip up all the way. Never tried it.Thnks
Always say if you can’t flat foot you should just make a softtail bagger. When you get into some hills in South Dakota you can find yourself in trouble can’t touch either side before it’s too late. I’ve seen em fall all day 😂 y’all be good
Great video thanks for sharing,Coming from a short guy LOL 5 ft 5 . was considering a road glide im pretty sure you just made up my mind ...Thanks again and have a great day
I see a LOT of women about her size riding baggers. After finally riding a 2014 harley electra glide ultra classic I see why people like them so much!!! Will definitely be looking into a street glide or a road glide myself.
Thank you so much...im 5 ft 4 with over 100k miles riding experience but my 2020 rglimited had me considering selling it because it just seem too big. The handlebar turn and floor board flip has me encouraged. Thanks courtney and omg for a great video. Any tip or videos about friction zone on hydraulic clutch & seats for short people?
Thank you for your videos. I am short and see I already do things short riders do as I’m only 5’2 and I own a 06 deluxe, 20 street Bob and a 21 low rider and after a 1500 mile road trip on my deluxe I decided maybe I’d like to try the Road Glide special so I watched your videos. Then I test rode it and wow oh wow. I bought the snake venom color and that bike is so so sweet. Did buy the lowering kit but learning the bike as it is till the kit and seat arrive. Awesome that Harley has made baggers women can ride even us vertically challenged riders lol.
That is so awesome and thanks for sharing. I think it is important to make changes to any bike to personalize your riding style. Thank you for watching.
I just bought a 13 street glide and I come from sport bikes. The floor board ideal helps me since I’m 5’4. I am getting a new lower seat on mine and maybe next winter I will lower it a bit.
I’m 5’4” and 165lbs and I ride a streetbob. I have no problem riding my buddies streetglides and roadglides. My only problem is that trying to back the bigger bikes on my tip toes becomes a bit of a chore, especially when there is a slight incline.
That was my curiosity too. I'm 5'5, I have an 883 although I ride flat footed just the weight alone in certain locations makes it difficult to back my bike up. I can't imagine doing that on a bagger
Great video. Im need to meet these to people for more infro. People can't believe i ride a bagger. Im 5'6" , almost 68 yrs. The weight concerns if it sliding down my leg.
Harleys are the king of lower seat height. I’m not really short at 5‘11“, but I have relatively short legs with a 30 inch inseam. Most of the metrics big bikes are just too tall for me. Yeah, I can ride them, but it’s not comfortable and I’m on my tiptoes. So I chose a softail.
Thanks Guys. I jus bought my 1st 2021 Ultra Ltd. First Big Bike purchase ever. I'm a weekend rider only. And this Ultra Ltd is a heavy bike. I'm finding my bike really has enough torque at low speed to help me do slow turns. Yay - slow riding is not that big a challenge. My current fear is dealing with the weight when I am faced with some emergency stop. The break system on the bike is equally awesome. I'm about 5,6" - not that short. Huge thanks for the video. Here is my park challenge: How can I move this beast in my drive way ? I would like to see how to "walk my bike" video if you have one, please? Much appreciated.
Just have a good set of crash bars and you better make sure you don't come to a stop in the high point of the road. Oh backing the motorcycle up let's see her fo that. I have a Harley Road King and a Yamaha Fjr1300. I have a 32" inseam so on the FJR with the seat height at 32" you better be very good when stopping or backing up. As many short and old people ride Harleys they need a reverse gear option this would increase sales. I'm 5-10 and would buy one with a reverse gear.
Probably not but I see MANY old guys who just had to have a loaded bagger to show off their wallets then gradually quit riding. If you cannot pick it up consider downsizing since motorcycle weights have gotten silly. I've been riding and wrenching since the '70s and am 6'2/220 but prefer what's left of my back intact.
Thanks for this video. I bought a iron 883 when i was in USA considering my height which is 5'5'', I will definitely go for a bigger bagger when i move to Canada hopefully next year. Thanks again.
with reach seats, lowering kits, reach bars... no one is "too short/small/weak" women can handle a bagger as well (or even better) than men............. women tend to ride with their brains, men ride with their balls. it takes a good 5k-10k miles to feel comfortable, but regular riding is the key..................... its a skill that you have to keep up. if there is power going to the rear wheel, it will never fall over from gravity. this is why "friction zone" is so important
There are 19 states w/o helmet requirements of any kind. 12 more only require below certain ages. That equals 19 with a requirement. I know of a tech who suffered permanent disability when he fell in the parking lot while testing a tire install w/o a helmet. His disability is only paid by the state, not wearing a helmet nullified the dealerships coverage. It's so easy, it's so beneficial, it's so smart. If the bike is moving gear should be on! You guys at this dealership should check your insurance.
Great tips for a short rider. I been to Moonshine. I have met Courtney and she surprised me with her knowledge of Harleys . Ya don't find many young women like her
So i currently ride a iron 883. Im 6 even but my weight is 160lbs and thats what is preventing me from buying a road glide or street glide. Might have to try it out sometime
I am 5’-3” and I had a Dyna super glide want to go to a bigger bike but with a bad back and a little intimidated by not being able I flat foot .. I was going to go with a free wheeler but they don’t handle as well as 2 wheels
Awesome. Now can you do one about parking please on the bagger and backing the bike up. I am 5 ft just got a streetglide and parking lots are the most difficult For me. Thank you
Thinking bout going up to a bagger I am 5’7 but have weak legs so I would think parking and moving up hills would be hard any advise btw your are beautiful
Great video. As a vertically challenged senior citizen male, my problem is not so much with the height of the seat but with the distance of the foot controls away from me which aggravates my sciatica. If I cannot sit upright with my feet almost underneath my knees, my ride ends in 20 minutes. My back has to be vertical and not in a slouch position. That's why I ride a standard Sportster with mid-controls. Which of the baggers offers mid-controls instead of forwards?
You might be more comfortable on a Heritage. Although it has floorboards, the rider triangle will support a posture that won't trigger your sciatic nerve. Good luck!
I'm only 5'6" I just got a 2015 Road Glide special. After riding a 08 Ultra Classic for like five years. The 15 Road Glide is far lower. Allowing me to put both feet on the ground flat footed. The floor boards allow me to reach the controls. Which are amazingly closer (or seem to be) than my Ultra Classic. The entire bike just seems to " Fit" me. Unlike the Ultra Classic, that was just built differently. The newer series of Road and Street Glide are built differently. Far better suspension systems. Lower inseam heights, with the availability of adjustment and or lowering. In my opinion, when there's a will, there's a way!
I'm a man that is only 5'3" and I've been riding for years but she still gave me a few good tips
Glad to hear that and thank you for watching.
Hey dear.
I'm also short
Can I have ur WhatsApp number? Plz
@@subhrakantd4193 Courtney does not have that app.
@@OMGMOTO may I have her insta I'd just to follow her plz
@@subhrakantd4193 groom13
She really is sharp. I'm 6'2 but I'm teaching 4 riders who are a little short for thier street glides and ultra. She had some really good ideas ill throw on them.
I am glad it will help and she is awesome. Thanks for watching.
I once saw a midget ride a sport bike. He could barely reach the shifter. When he got to a traffic light, he would stop, and jump off the bike, and stand next to it and hold it upright. When the light turn green, he would give the bike a small push, jump on and take off. After watching that guy do it, I no longer believe anybody is too short to ride a motorcycle.
I think I saw that same guy too, mind over matter. Thank you, for watching.
Get this girl her own TH-cam channel. She's a great presenter.
She handles the friction zone like a pro.
True story!
I appreciate you allowing a short woman such as myself give advice on the bigger bikes, for I am interested in a Road King but nervous about the weight.. Thank you so much!
Thank you, for watching.
Courtney, you are an inspiration, to short riders. Keep up the good work👍
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Great video. You're a real inspiration to smaller/shorter riders. It really is all in your head if you think you can't.
So true!
I am 5‘4“ 149 pounds and I have an electric glide. I need to go from Vancouver to Kennewick very nervous but your video was awesome more like that would be cool. My big fear is not being on pavement and trying to maneuver, already tipped it over once, and I was unable to pick it up that hurt anyway, thank you for the video
Thank you and for watching as well. Non paved roads always take a little extra care.
I'm 5' even and have ridden full baggers. My last bike was a fully loaded Yamaha Roadstar. I put 50K on that bike. Lowered and a new Seat pull back bars and had my boots modified with thicker soles and heels. Yep all good lessons for us short rider. Were bigger than you think.
Thank you and thanks for watching too.
See, I know I’m big enough to maneuver the bike. I’m 5’ 9” 175lbs, but I just feel like the size of the bike is gonna wash me out. A small person on a big bike? That works. A big dude on a big bike? That makes sense. A medium dude on a big bike feels like it’s gonna make me look smaller. I think skinnier bikes work better for my size, even though I could fit and handle a glide 🤷♂️
I can understand that thought process. I have never felt like a touring bagger of any kind made me feel small. I'm only 5'10 190lbs. I do feel like you have to be comfortable on what you're riding to be safe. Thanks for watching and commenting.👍
I'm riding 35 years '' that lady gives the best advice . Well delivered 👏
Thank you, for watching.
From a short guy, everything she says it's legit, especially when it comes to parking lol! I own an older ultra classic and a new ultra. Didn't know about the floor board, nice!!
Thanks, and yeah the floorboard trick was hew to me as well.
Fellow short rider here, have ridden everything from Sporters to Street Glides, and she is right.
@@stevensimpson1043 Thank you for watching.
Dont let the size or weight of a bike put u off, u ride it not carry it
Great video! I'm 5'5" and have been riding Gold Wings for 40 years, only touching the ground tippee-toes. Good balance is everything; coming to a stop with the handlebars straight is helpful. Pushing around in the garage is a beast; I've appreciated the addition of reverse in the last couple generations of GWs. ;-)
Thanks for watching and many think the reverse would be a good addition to the Harley as well.
You are awesome, woman! U made me feel confident riding back on motorcycle. Thank u
So awesome, thank you for watching.
This is awesome! I am exactly 5” tall as well. I ride a street glide. She touches better than me, I probably have a shorter inseam. Still very impressive! I have full air ride and ride at stock height, alone and with passenger but when I pull into parking spot I drop the bike for solid flat footing. And oh yeah reaching the kickstand is a bear when off camber! Great video!
Yeah, her RG is lowered a little as well. We are working on a day to do another video on this topic. Thank you for the comment and watching.
Where there's a will, there's a way. Once in motion, even the bigger bikes handle better. Just gotta watch the low speed turns...👍😺
Agreed! Thank you for watching
While everything she’s saying is true, it is still best that you can plant both feet on the ground and bend your knees a little bit, there’s no getting around the fact that that is better
Great tip on raising the floor board to get to the kick stand....Excellent video! Very impressive!
Courtney taught me something too, I never thought of that excellet tip.
I've been to two different huge Harley Dealers and no one could solve the kickstand problem short of putting a large extension on which looks horrible. Thank you soooooo much.
2020 Road King, 5'4", 160 # male. NEVER thought of flipping up the floor board to reach the kick stand. Thank you! :-)
I'm a 5'8 slender guy who rides a Sportster 1200. This video is helpful & if she can do it then I'm all out of excuses lol. I've been thinking about a bagger for awhile now. Thanks for the video 👍
Absolutely, thank you for watching.
You'll find the bagger to feel lighter than the Sporty ;)
Sport glide my friend
I wish I could hire her as a coach! The man I fell in love with....who dumped me...not the bike...had the most beautiful blue Road Glide. It was a 2018 or 2019. It was the most beautiful bike color ever! I'm 59 an 5'1" and challenged myself to learn to ride at age 54 when I was super lonely.
Practice low speed drills and it teaches you show much about riding. Thanks for watching.
Love the way she looked around before taking off each time, even in the lot... a lot of guys just glance in the left mirror and hit the throttle. She rides really well considering the size ratio. Still, as a shorter rider myself, I tend to put a bit more stock into the "at least one foot flat on the ground at a complete stop, the other foot at least close" school of thought. A quarter ton of Harley is a lot to deal with at frequent stops in rain/inclimate weather, when your only contact is your tippy-toes.
Courtney is a great rider for sure. I agree with at least one flat foot. Her personal RG is lowered enough for that. We are show that it can be done. Thanks for watching.
I love the Parking advice! Take your time and at Walmart find a place that you can just go straight out instead of backing the bike up.great advice that gets overlooked!!
great encouraging video , I've progressed from a 500 shadow to an 08 wide glide since I started riding in late 2019 @55 years old, next step is a bagger and you Rock Courtney !!
Awesome and thanks for watching.
You guys are awesome!! I’m 5’3 and getting ready to go from a 16 softail slim to a 23 street glide! Thanks for the tips!!!
Thank you!
Awesome Presentation!!
Is a stationary fairing better than a non stationary one? I have a road king and I’m considering a road glide.
There really does not seem to be much of a difference to us.
I road my 1952 FLH Hydraglide with it’s original wishbone rigid frame, plus a jockey shifter and suicide clutch, no front brake or fender for many many years and almost 220k miles. Over 50 rear tires, a dozen or so top end rebuilds and God only knows how many quarts of oil and primary oil. I carried every single thing I needed to get her going and back on the road in my saddle bags including base gaskets, a piston, wiring, ignition cables, coils, points. Everything could be repaired less internal engine and transmission repairs. I’m 5’6” tall and about 190 lbs.
I finally got my fill of the hard core trips and decided to buy a 2012 Ultra Classic for a change of pace and comfort. I held off on the Ultra because I thought it would be too heavy and big for me to sling around. Then I decided to try one out for a test drive for a week. I was sold after that. No problems whatsoever with handling it like I did. I now have over 90k miles and I’m going to trade it for a slightly used 2021 Ultra Classic with 6k on the clock. I’m sure that this will be the last motorcycle I ever buy for daily usage.
@@MicheluceRizzuto Thank you for sharing your story it is inspiring.
I am 62 next month and buying me a new bike which will be my 5th harley. My last bike which I sold 17 years ago was a 2004 Street Glide with the sluggish 88 cubic engine. When I saw the new Low Rider ST I was woah....this is my next bike. 100Lbs less than Street Glide with a 117 Inch engine, I can not think of a better biker fort my riding style. Thanks for the video. Seeing the young lady on the bagger was inspiring. Safe travels everyone🙏
Thank you for watching. The Low Rider St is a fun bike to ride as well.
Thank you so much guys, i just bought the new 2021 Street Glide and i am 5ft6, and a lot of the techniques you guys shared helped so much. God Bless you guys
Glade to hear that.
Thank you Courtney. Love this video. I'm a new rider and interested in buying a bagger. I'm 5'4". Thanks for showing it's absolutely doable!
Absolutely, you are welcome.
Okay sold. Trading in my streetbob.
Courtney at Moonshine just proved 5 ft is not too short. Thank you, for wacthing.
My wife is 4’11” and she heard Courtney say she’s 5’0” (she made me rewind the video 😂)
Yeah...I’ll be buying another Harley soon.
That is awesome! We have part two coming out tomorrow.
You’re welcome Andre 😂
I am not a short rider at 6'4" but I've had a knee replacement and the other knee is not far behind. I learned some years ago about parking my bagger in a way that I don't have to back up because the knees just are not willing. My daughter is worried a bagger is too big because of the tippy-toes while backing up. The part about parking the bike and letting the weight of the bike work in your favor is really great not only for short riders, but also for us fellas that have worn out legs from a lifetime of labor. I'd rather walk a an extra 30 yards for a space I can just pull right out of. You learn what those spaces look like in a very short time.
I appreciate you telling me this, I never thought about having bad knees. I am with you on walking the extra spaces as well. Thank you for watching and do not forget to subscribe.
One extra bit tip, careful with rain gutters, dont stop where your foot drops because it usually adds a few inches lower than the road.
Great tip
I am 5-1 man
I never could buy a Harley cause I am too short but now I am buying a 883 classic to see if I can handle it
But my dream is a super glide thanks for the tips
Thanks for watching.
I had a brother in the club who was all of about 5',he would ride a Street Glide like it was a kids bike! No problems at all!
Yep, It's in most people's heads. Thanks for watching.
Hey Courtney. Floorboard issue solved thanks to you i never would have investigated. Hinge bolts were loose so it wouldn't fold and stay up. Tightened both sides all 4. Can't wait to try left for kickstand trick. Thnks! Damn vibration on the older Harleys
One of the nice things about Baggers and Dynas is their short seats
Hey also short gentleman thanks so much for video you did fantastic I imagine you had Mega good teacher
Thank you for watching!!
Courtney is a bad ass! I am a 5 foot bike rider myself. Her owning and riding a bagger had me subscribing to your channel! Now, I’m thinking of getting a HD bagger myself 🤔
She is a baddy for sure. Thank you, for the sub. In the future I am resisting the too short for a bagger series. Thanks for watching.
Thanks for this Video, I’m a short Filipino dude 5”6 5”7 on a good day 170lb, you just inspired me, dream of getting a bagger, preferably a Street Glide Special, or CVO depending on my wallet, I do have a little experience riding my sons Honda Shadow 600, I do ride from times, only around the blocks neighborhood wise, fastest I took it around 50-55 that’s it no Experience on hwy speeds 65+, watching this video, if she can do it so can I, with more practice what not, I should be up there 🤘🏾
That is awesome! I am glad we could help you! Thank you for watching.
I'm 5'5 still Filipino at 190. I drive an ultra classic 17.
Thank you for posting this! I'm 4'11" this is helpful!
You are welcome and thank you for watching.
Great tip on Kickstand. I was looking for some kind of extension when I found this video. Thanks!
Thank you, for watching.
I work at a used Harley dealership so I get to work with each model daily and move them around the shop. I would like to get a road glide soon and this video makes me feel much more confident.
I am glad it has helped and thanks for watching.
Ha! She almost sold me a bike about a month before this video. I didn’t know I’d hit play and see somebody I knew.
She is good at that! Thank you for watching.
love the RG watched a small gal one time she turned the wheel also to get the bike off the stand and then grabbed under the tank right up it went
The RG is so balanced for sure.
Bravo! Awesome video. One suggestion though... It's not ALL in your head. It takes knowledge of the right techniques and practice, practice, practice. All those "bad habits" that you can get away with on a smaller bike are magnified on a large bike. Throttle control while keeping rpms up and that back brake mean everything. 👍
Thanks for your feedback.
Thanx you for this video man i literally made up my mind on street glide as my 1st bike 😜
Courtney you rock out! Thank you for the demonstration! 🙏🏻 👊✌️
thanks for watching
Great info im 5'6 165 lbs I was nervous looking at the bigger bikes till I watched this video.
thanks and Thank you for watching.
Love you guys and love your way of explaining things
Thank you
Been riding electra glides for 15 years, only 5ft 5in male. Never ever seen anybody do that with the floor boards. I can have my lady on the back with the bike on side stand turn the bars and lift it up. Try it, it's easier than you think. Once again thanks for the tip with the floor board.
I am glad you could take something positive away. Thank you for watching.
In 5 7 male have a 2013 Roadglide Custom never knew the floorboard trick ill have to try it. Thanks Doll.
It is a great trick. Thank you for watching.
@@OMGMOTO Yeah I put a kickstand extender thing on it but I still struggle. Ill have to go in garage tomorrow and make sure mine flip up all the way. Never tried it.Thnks
Always say if you can’t flat foot you should just make a softtail bagger. When you get into some hills in South Dakota you can find yourself in trouble can’t touch either side before it’s too late. I’ve seen em fall all day 😂 y’all be good
Thanks for watching
just bought a 2017 Road Glide Special after riding my Yamaha Stryker for years. A little getting used to going from a cruiser to a touring.
That is great, work on those slow speed drills to help learn your bike.
Great video thanks for sharing,Coming from a short guy LOL 5 ft 5 . was considering a road glide im pretty sure you just made up my mind ...Thanks again and have a great day
Awesome, thank you for watching.
You are so welcome Dante! My dad is 5'5'' and rides all the baggers too! He was my role model and taught me it's all in your head! :)
Good video most important as long if she comfortable handles the bike never be afraid ask someone for help ride safe 👊
Her daily is a RG.Thanks, brother.
It’s all about balance and confidence! Though backing up can be a bit tough lol have to hit the gym do some squats
Yes sir and Thank you for watching.
Awesome! I don’t like the look of huge bikes but food for thought here.
Courtney needs her own channel she would do well out here!
I told he that a long time ago too.
You all should give her a raise she's very smart
I done work there, I just made a video. Thanks for watching.
I see a LOT of women about her size riding baggers. After finally riding a 2014 harley electra glide ultra classic I see why people like them so much!!! Will definitely be looking into a street glide or a road glide myself.
Yep, remove the fear and it can be done. Thank you for watching.
Thank you so much...im 5 ft 4 with over 100k miles riding experience but my 2020 rglimited had me considering selling it because it just seem too big. The handlebar turn and floor board flip has me encouraged. Thanks courtney and omg for a great video. Any tip or videos about friction zone on hydraulic clutch & seats for short people?
I am making a list of things people would like to see and I will put together a video, thank you for watching and I glad it helped.
yes! seats!
What Road King is that at 4:45. I'm loving that color..
I am not sure what color the red is called, that was a used bike and I don't know what year it was.
@@OMGMOTO thank you sir
@@ElMorroPerez Absolutely
Courtney Rocks!!!!!
Agreed!
I'm 5,9 and still struggle with Ultra. I guess with time I'll get it. Great video, gives me hope😂.
It takes a little time to get used to the big bikes. Thanks for watching.
Thanks! Now I’m ready for my Gold wing!
Nice job and thanks for the kickstand tricks , I just bought a 2017 street glide special and am only 5'5 so that is very helpful....thanks
Thank you and I am glad it helped.
She motivated me I’m getting it lol
That is Awesome.
Awesome video Courtney.. thank you for making the video.
Thank you for your videos. I am short and see I already do things short riders do as I’m only 5’2 and I own a 06 deluxe, 20 street Bob and a 21 low rider and after a 1500 mile road trip on my deluxe I decided maybe I’d like to try the Road Glide special so I watched your videos. Then I test rode it and wow oh wow. I bought the snake venom color and that bike is so so sweet. Did buy the lowering kit but learning the bike as it is till the kit and seat arrive. Awesome that Harley has made baggers women can ride even us vertically challenged riders lol.
That is so awesome and thanks for sharing. I think it is important to make changes to any bike to personalize your riding style. Thank you for watching.
I just bought a 13 street glide and I come from sport bikes. The floor board ideal helps me since I’m 5’4. I am getting a new lower seat on mine and maybe next winter I will lower it a bit.
I am glad we could help.
Either a new seat or take it to a leather place that can customize seats! They can add gel, shave some of the foam!! :)
I’m 5’4” and 165lbs and I ride a streetbob. I have no problem riding my buddies streetglides and roadglides. My only problem is that trying to back the bigger bikes on my tip toes becomes a bit of a chore, especially when there is a slight incline.
I am talking to Courtney this week about doing a few more videos with her. I will run that backup thing by her.
That was my curiosity too. I'm 5'5, I have an 883 although I ride flat footed just the weight alone in certain locations makes it difficult to back my bike up. I can't imagine doing that on a bagger
Sometimes all it takes is a little thinking ahead when parking to put you in a better position backing up..
harley really should add the reverse gear like in the goldwing in these big behemoths
I sent it to my friend who has a road king, but she has good tips that everyone schould hear.
Thank you, and thanks for watching.
Great video. Im need to meet these to people for more infro. People can't believe i ride a bagger. Im 5'6" , almost 68 yrs. The weight concerns if it sliding down my leg.
That is awesome! Thank you for watching.
Harleys are the king of lower seat height. I’m not really short at 5‘11“, but I have relatively short legs with a 30 inch inseam. Most of the metrics big bikes are just too tall for me. Yeah, I can ride them, but it’s not comfortable and I’m on my tiptoes.
So I chose a softail.
I have a softail as well.
Thanks Guys. I jus bought my 1st 2021 Ultra Ltd. First Big Bike purchase ever. I'm a weekend rider only. And this Ultra Ltd is a heavy bike. I'm finding my bike really has enough torque at low speed to help me do slow turns. Yay - slow riding is not that big a challenge.
My current fear is dealing with the weight when I am faced with some emergency stop. The break system on the bike is equally awesome. I'm about 5,6" - not that short.
Huge thanks for the video.
Here is my park challenge: How can I move this beast in my drive way ? I would like to see how to "walk my bike" video if you have one, please?
Much appreciated.
Congradulations on your Uktra Ltb. That back brake is your freind inthose situations.That is a great video Idea, Thank you.
Just have a good set of crash bars and you better make sure you don't come to a stop in the high point of the road. Oh backing the motorcycle up let's see her fo that. I have a Harley Road King and a Yamaha Fjr1300. I have a 32" inseam so on the FJR with the seat height at 32" you better be very good when stopping or backing up.
As many short and old people ride Harleys they need a reverse gear option this would increase sales. I'm 5-10 and would buy one with a reverse gear.
Yes, for sure, in general on the crash bars. Thank you, for watching.
Probably not but I see MANY old guys who just had to have a loaded bagger to show off their wallets then gradually quit riding. If you cannot pick it up consider downsizing since motorcycle weights have gotten silly. I've been riding and wrenching since the '70s and am 6'2/220 but prefer what's left of my back intact.
Thats why they make all kinds of bikes. Thanks for watching.
I'm 5'6". I know I probably shouldn't consider something like this for my first bike, but I want a bagger, dammit! One like this.
Go talk to your local Harley dealer and test feel of ride one.
It's still kinda sketchy being on one's tippy toes tho....It helped quite a bit. I'm not ready for a full dresser (tippy toes)....
everyone has to do what is best for them for sure. Thank you for watching.
Thanks for this video. I bought a iron 883 when i was in USA considering my height which is 5'5'', I will definitely go for a bigger bagger when i move to Canada hopefully next year. Thanks again.
Glad we can help. Thank you for watching.
Very good quick & easy tutorial video!
Thank you for watching.
Thank you for introducing various motorcycles.
I'm honored to be your best channel friend.
Have a nice day.
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Thank you!! I appreciate the kind comment!! Thank you, for watching.
with reach seats, lowering kits, reach bars... no one is "too short/small/weak"
women can handle a bagger as well (or even better) than men............. women tend to ride with their brains, men ride with their balls.
it takes a good 5k-10k miles to feel comfortable, but regular riding is the key..................... its a skill that you have to keep up.
if there is power going to the rear wheel, it will never fall over from gravity. this is why "friction zone" is so important
Absolutely agree, brother! Thank you, for watching.
There are 19 states w/o helmet requirements of any kind. 12 more only require below certain ages. That equals 19 with a requirement. I know of a tech who suffered permanent disability when he fell in the parking lot while testing a tire install w/o a helmet. His disability is only paid by the state, not wearing a helmet nullified the dealerships coverage. It's so easy, it's so beneficial, it's so smart. If the bike is moving gear should be on! You guys at this dealership should check your insurance.
Thank you for watching.
Glad I found this video! Very helpful.
Thank you for watching.
Nice job Courtney, you need that red one . Had those RPM’s up like a boss 🤙🏻
Agreed!!
I try :) thanks John!!
What handlebars are you using on your bike. Do you know the pullback on them? Thx
Great tips for a short rider. I been to Moonshine. I have met Courtney and she surprised me with her knowledge of Harleys . Ya don't find many young women like her
She knows her stuff for sure.
Awww thank you Steve!! :) thank you so much for your comment!
bought a 2019 limited in oct of 19....jamie was good to deal with
He is a good dude for sure. Thank you, for you watching.
So i currently ride a iron 883. Im 6 even but my weight is 160lbs and thats what is preventing me from buying a road glide or street glide. Might have to try it out sometime
Youu should find a friend that has one and ask him to let you drive it. Thank you, for watching.
I am 5’-3” and I had a Dyna super glide want to go to a bigger bike but with a bad back and a little intimidated by not being able I flat foot .. I was going to go with a free wheeler but they don’t handle as well as 2 wheels
You might want to check into a thinner seat too.
I’m 5.5 and I ride a Bagger roadking 2006 and I’m on my toes at lights all factory seat, bars everything except mufflers
Thank you for sharing and watching.
I've got a 2015 RGS. I lowered the front. I picked it up new with 3 miles. It's got 114,000 now.
That is some good riding.
Awesome. Now can you do one about parking please on the bagger and backing the bike up. I am 5 ft just got a streetglide and parking lots are the most difficult For me. Thank you
Great idea!
Great tips keep the videos coming
Thank you!
Next one I think is me having Ryan be the passenger :) we will try to keep them coming!
Thinking bout going up to a bagger I am 5’7 but have weak legs so I would think parking and moving up hills would be hard any advise btw your are beautiful
Great video. As a vertically challenged senior citizen male, my problem is not so much with the height of the seat but with the distance of the foot controls away from me which aggravates my sciatica. If I cannot sit upright with my feet almost underneath my knees, my ride ends in 20 minutes. My back has to be vertical and not in a slouch position. That's why I ride a standard Sportster with mid-controls. Which of the baggers offers mid-controls instead of forwards?
@CourtneyGroom
You might be more comfortable on a Heritage. Although it has floorboards, the rider triangle will support a posture that won't trigger your sciatic nerve. Good luck!
I'm only 5'6" I just got a 2015 Road Glide special. After riding a 08 Ultra Classic for like five years. The 15 Road Glide is far lower. Allowing me to put both feet on the ground flat footed. The floor boards allow me to reach the controls. Which are amazingly closer (or seem to be) than my Ultra Classic. The entire bike just seems to " Fit" me. Unlike the Ultra Classic, that was just built differently. The newer series of Road and Street Glide are built differently. Far better suspension systems. Lower inseam heights, with the availability of adjustment and or lowering. In my opinion, when there's a will, there's a way!