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Old 04-19-2015, 01:38 PM
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Okay,

I am 6'3" 220' long arms ans long legs. I currently ride a Street Glide Specail and want to pick up a more trimmed bike for hopping around on. I have had Road Kings and Fat Boys in the past.

That being said, I like the looks of the new Street Bob in Black Denim. I would be putting 16" apes and forward controls. My buddy says I am too big for the bike. My next choice would be the Softail Slim in the same color and configuration. There is not a whole lot of difference money wise.

Any bigger guys happy on the Dyna? Maybe even a Wide Glide?
 
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Old 04-19-2015, 01:40 PM
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The wide glide would probably fit you better out of the box. That being said, you can accessorise a dyna to fit just about anybody.
 

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I'm the same specs as you. Ride an 07 Superglide, has mini apes and extended forwards. That's how I bought it. Honestly, I think standard forwards would have been fine. I'm very comfortable.

Way more leg room compared to a stock SG or Road King, so if you fit on them, a Dyna with forwards will fit you great IMO.
 
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Old 04-19-2015, 01:46 PM
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Hey man - I'm 6'2", 225lbs. I have a Street Bob with forwards and love it. Mind you, I traded up from a sportster which was faaaaaaar too small. I'm very happy with the bob..just my 2 cents.
 
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I tend to agree. I just compared them all with the HD configurator. Seat heights and bike lenghts are so close. I bet the bars and controls will make the Street Bob a blast to ride!
 
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I think the set up you're going with would be fine. I will add this though; after you ride with that set up if you feel like you need to stretch out more I'd maybe look into adding a tall boy seat and/or the Kuryakyn forward control extensions.
 
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I'm 6' 5" and 250 and ride a fat bob with forwards. I still have the drag bars on there but I've had no problems with comfort
 
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I am 6'1" and around 265 lbs. I also have long arms with very large hands (advil size when closed)! I ride a Dyna Super Glide Custom with mid controls and stock bars. No issues whatsoever on ride comfort! I changed the stock seat for a more comfortable seat...that's about it. Enjoy my Cruiser immensely!!!!
 
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I'm same as you and I got an 03 Super Glide. The mid foot pegs are a bit high for my liking but I just swing out to the forward pegs and shift and brake with my heel and after getting use to it it's no problem. I like it and the big twin has the *** to carry mine.
 
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6'1" 250 and my SG with forwards, stock bars fits me just fine.
 


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