[CMV]

Why would you need to flat foot?

I'm a newer rider in general & have only had this bike for a couple weeks. It is easily 2x heavier than the sportbike it replaced. Just feel better at a stop with both feet firmly planted. Might not seem like a big deal to an experienced rider with tens of thousands of miles experience, but to me it is. Maybe just all in my head & I'll simply get over it in a few weeks. Already tipped it in the driveway which didn't do much to boost my confidence (or ego).

 

[rcoolbaugh]

6'0" and 32" inseam. Yes, I can flatfoot easily on level ground. I had to make a point of checking it this morning since I almost always just put the left foot down and keep the right on the brake at a stop.

 

[cwo]

"Already tipped it in the driveway which didn't do much to boost my confidence (or ego)."

With a 30" inseam, I can relate. After many miles, not being able to "flat foot it" still bothers me.

By the way, I tipped mine over while reversing out of the garage, and of course someone was watching. :histerica ...... At least I help was available to upright the truck.

 

[ibbones]

No problem here. At 6'2" and a 37" inseam, it's really easy.

 

[Buchnerb]

"By the way, I tipped mine over while reversing out of the garage, and of course someone was watching. :histerica ...... At least I help was available to upright the truck.

I almost did that with my 07 when I got it. Best investment I have made is a turn-a-bike turntable on the floor in the middle of the garage. I just pull in, hit the power center stand and then get off and walk the bike around so it faces out.

I have a 29in inseam and can get both feet on the ground if I slide forward an inch or two.

Bruce Buchner

 

[soul2blue]

5' 11" with 32 in. inseam. No problem flat footing. She has OEM seat.

 

[ajs]

Flat foot!! What's that?? :histerica At 5'6" and 27" inseam, only in my dreams. Been that way for about 52 years now so I don't even dream anymore. But I love my LT AND my GS.

 

[LAF]

Why would you need to flat foot?

I'm a newer rider in general & have only had this bike for a couple weeks. It is easily 2x heavier than the sportbike it replaced. Just feel better at a stop with both feet firmly planted. Might not seem like a big deal to an experienced rider with tens of thousands of miles experience, but to me it is. Maybe just all in my head & I'll simply get over it in a few weeks. Already tipped it in the driveway which didn't do much to boost my confidence (or ego).

5' 11" and 30" inseam.

I cant remember for sure but with the factory 07 low seat I could touch. But the seat is worthless.

I then bought a 4 piece Corbin low and no issues at all.

Now at 25,000 miles I use a Russel for me and the Corbin rear setup for a passenger. I cannot flat foot it on the Russell unless I slide all the way forward. Just sitting on it, toes only.

However I do not want to flat foot it in most stopped conditions. I prefer my right foot on the rear brake, my right hand on the front brake lever, my left foot down and planted, bike in first gear, left hand clutch pulled in. I scan my mirrors and instrument panel alternately until I get to go, or I see stopped traffic behind me. Then I may drop both feet and rock back and forth but not often. Depends if the old body wants a change of pace for whatever reason.

I fully understand you wanting your feet planted acclimating to this big ass broad

She is a hand full but will become a second skin after awhile. I like it in a way as it keeps me honest. I know what a hand full the LT is so I respect it more then just about any other bike I have owned. Because it can carve and lean like it can it is easy to forget you are hauling 1200 pounds with a passenger until you are under 5 MPH and stopped.

The more drops you have the more this will become ingrained in your brain and wallet

At this point I can not tell you honestly how many times I have allowed mine to take a nap, most with just pride damaged, once really new, I took a big wallet hit

I was really intimidated by the LT coming off a 05 Road Glide. The top heavy weight, the instantaneous brakes, and the perceived shear girth of the LT.

All is well in the world with me and the LT, however it took a pretty good while for us to get there :rotf:

 

[kk610lt]

I'm 5'10" & about 31.5" inseam. While seated on the bike, I can't just put my feet down to where I'm "flat footed" with both. I can squirm forward or slightly raise up & do it. Mostly I feel like only the balls of my feet are touching or one foot is flat & just the ball of the other is touching.

Is that typical? Seems the seat height at it's lower setting (from what I can tell it has 2 settings & can be made taller by flipping the tabs under the seat). Is there something else I should do to lower the seat height by 3/4 - 1" or so?

If I sit to where my butt is where it should be, my feet don't touch ground like I think they should.

The load tensioner (sure there is a correct name for it) is set at the "STD" line. I'm guessing that is right for 1-up, ~200 lbs rider?

6'-10" with a Russel saddle. I can get both feet on the ground while on the centerstand!

 

[Steve_R]

I've got a 32" inseam. I've been able to flat foot all of my LTs and they all have had after market shocks that keep the seat higher than normal even in the lower position. I ride with the seat in the highest position just in case anyone is wondering.

 

[Morley]

6'-10" with a Russel saddle. I can get both feet on the ground while on the centerstand!

Aww hell..I can do that at 6' 4" with the seat in the "high" position