I will add one more voice to the chorus--explore ALL options prior to lowering your bike. Just came off of an '09 Ultra I had lowered as part of the new purchase. No doubt but what that contributed to my dissatisfaction with that bike. Biggest issue was the ride, travel in the suspension for two up was way too short, bottomed out all the time, with many different settings on the air shocks. Then there was the matter of a kick stand that left the bike too upright when parked. Had to be real careful where it was parked, and make sure the slope of the pavement was right, or the bike wanted to fall to the right--never did, but it wanted to. I am 5'7.5", w/30" inseam, and my stock '08 Wing and I get along very well, at a stop I slide slightly forward on the seat, to the narrower portion, and I can get my heals on the ground, with shoes having a sole about an inch thick. Also I use a lower setting on the rear shock when riding, about 3 to 5. And then when I get ready to put it on the center stand, I run the rear shock up to the max, 25 I think it is--makes a huge difference. Good Luck--and Merry Christmas!