What riding position does the Harley-Davidson FLTC Tour Glide Classic have?

The Harley-Davidson FLTC Tour Glide Classic's touring category suggests a relaxed, upright touring position as a modeled category starting point. Rider Height estimates joint angles from the available geometry and your measurements in a static seated solve. Standing positions are not modeled.

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Harley-Davidson FLTC Tour Glide Classic

Name: Harley-Davidson FLTC Tour Glide Classic
Brand: Harley-Davidson

1982-1983 | touring

Provisional0/19 fields

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Seat height: 737 mm
Wheelbase: 1,626 mm
Wet weight: -
Category: touring

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Harley-Davidson

FLTC Tour Glide Classic

1982–1983touring1337 cc

3D SceneHarley-Davidson FLTC Tour Glide Classic

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Rider

Height: 183 cmChanging height adjusts inseam proportionally within valid limits.

Inseam: 85.5 cmInseam cannot exceed your current height.

Rider position

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Seat fore/aft: 0 mm

Seat height delta: 0 mm

Posture

Arm straightness: 95%

Seat position

Feet down

Adjustments

Bar rise: 0 mm

Bar pullback: 0 mm

Peg forward: 0 mm

Peg rise: 0 mm

Ergonomics

Modeled band: Comfortable

Geometry verification: Provisional

Data basis: Published specs · estimated rider contacts

Layout basis: Reviewed category template

The category template passed the local layout sweep; this individual bike remains provisional.

All contacts reached

Lowest modeled angle area: Hip.

Physical check: Sit on the exact motorcycle and compare seat, bar, peg, and ground-reach feel before deciding. This model does not predict comfort or control.

Modeled comparison score: 95 / 100

Knee78.0 deg / Neutral

Ideal 75 deg to 105 degL 78.0 deg / R 78.0 deg

Hip80.2 deg / Sport

Ideal 85 deg to 125 degL 80.2 deg / R 80.2 deg

Elbow143.3 deg / Relaxed

Ideal 110 deg to 170 degL 143.3 deg / R 143.3 deg

Torso lean10.4 deg / Neutral

Ideal -5 deg to 25 deg

Seat height

737 mm

Wheelbase

1626 mm

Weight (wet)

—

Ground clearance

125 mm

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Data provenance

Where these numbers came from

Every populated geometry field records its source, verification state, and source link when available. These records feed both the simulator and the fit recommendation engine.

Provisional0/19 fieldsMethodology

Geometry status: Provisional
Field records: 19
Verified fields: 0/19
Linked sources: 19/19

Category-based provisional contact geometry: 14Published manufacturer/manual spec: 52 source labels

Field-level geometry provenance for Harley-Davidson FLTC Tour Glide Classic
Field	Value	Source	Status	Notes
WheelbaseChassis	1,626 mm	Published manufacturer/manual spec	Provisional	Manually entered from published specs for the live fallback catalog; not independently verified.
Ground clearanceChassis	125 mm	Category-based provisional contact geometry	Provisional	Rider contact point estimated from category proportions until side-profile landmarks are authored.
Seat contact XRider triangle	732 mm	Category-based provisional contact geometry	Provisional	Rider contact point estimated from category proportions until side-profile landmarks are authored.
Seat contact heightRider triangle	737 mm	Published manufacturer/manual spec	Provisional	Manually entered from published specs for the live fallback catalog; not independently verified.
Seat lengthRider triangle	290 mm	Category-based provisional contact geometry	Provisional	Rider contact point estimated from category proportions until side-profile landmarks are authored.
Handlebar XRider triangle	1,089 mm	Category-based provisional contact geometry	Provisional	Rider contact point estimated from category proportions until side-profile landmarks are authored.
Handlebar heightRider triangle	937 mm	Category-based provisional contact geometry	Provisional	Rider contact point estimated from category proportions until side-profile landmarks are authored.
Handlebar widthControls	850 mm	Category-based provisional contact geometry	Provisional	Rider contact point estimated from category proportions until side-profile landmarks are authored.
Foot peg XRider triangle	1,041 mm	Category-based provisional contact geometry	Provisional	Rider contact point estimated from category proportions until side-profile landmarks are authored.
Foot peg heightRider triangle	357 mm	Category-based provisional contact geometry	Provisional	Rider contact point estimated from category proportions until side-profile landmarks are authored.
Passenger seat XPassenger	569 mm	Category-based provisional contact geometry	Provisional	Rider contact point estimated from category proportions until side-profile landmarks are authored.
Passenger seat heightPassenger	817 mm	Category-based provisional contact geometry	Provisional	Rider contact point estimated from category proportions until side-profile landmarks are authored.
Passenger peg XPassenger	780 mm	Category-based provisional contact geometry	Provisional	Rider contact point estimated from category proportions until side-profile landmarks are authored.
Passenger peg heightPassenger	597 mm	Category-based provisional contact geometry	Provisional	Rider contact point estimated from category proportions until side-profile landmarks are authored.
Seat height minimumAdjustability	737 mm	Published manufacturer/manual spec	Provisional	Manually entered from published specs for the live fallback catalog; not independently verified.
Seat height maximumAdjustability	737 mm	Published manufacturer/manual spec	Provisional	Manually entered from published specs for the live fallback catalog; not independently verified.
Dry weightPhysical	344 kg	Published manufacturer/manual spec	Provisional	Manually entered from published specs for the live fallback catalog; not independently verified.
Front wheel diameterRendering	640 mm	Category-based provisional contact geometry	Provisional	Rider contact point estimated from category proportions until side-profile landmarks are authored.
Rear wheel diameterRendering	640 mm	Category-based provisional contact geometry	Provisional	Rider contact point estimated from category proportions until side-profile landmarks are authored.

Bike-level reference: https://classicandclassymotorcycles.com/Images-Vintage-Motorcycles/1982-Harley-Davidson-1340cc-Shovelhead-Tour-Glide-Classic-FLTC.html

Does the Harley-Davidson FLTC Tour Glide Classic fit you?

The Harley-Davidson FLTC Tour Glide Classic (1982–1983) lists a 737 mm seat height. In this simplified seat-height model, an inseam around 74 cm is a rough ground-reach reference, not a guarantee of flat-footing. Seat width, suspension sag, boots, mobility, load, and individual proportions can materially change foot contact. Enter your measurements above to compare the modeled reach, then confirm it on the motorcycle.

Riding position

The Harley-Davidson FLTC Tour Glide Classic's touring category suggests a relaxed, upright touring position as a modeled starting point. The simulator estimates knee, hip, and elbow angles from the available geometry and your measurements so you can compare the reach to the bars and pegs.

Typical category use

The touring category is commonly associated with long-distance and two-up travel, with a relaxed, weather-protected riding position. Rider Height does not assess handling, performance, or whether this motorcycle is suitable for a particular rider.

Fit figures are planning estimates from the current geometry and simplified model assumptions. They are not safety, compatibility, or purchase advice; confirm fit on the actual motorcycle.

Other touring motorcycles with the closest seat heights — compare their fit in the simulator.

Harley-Davidson FLTC Tour Glide Classic

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