Tall People and Dyna's
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From: Newcastle, Ca.
Tall People and Dyna's
So I have been looking at used Dynas and found a couple bikes I like. I went to a couple local dealerships to compare the bikes and they are telling me that because I am 6"1"/6"2' that I should either get a WG or softail. Their saying the Dynas will look too small with me on them. To quote one guy, "he doesnt want me too look like an ape with a football" - wtf kind of remark is that? lol So, Im curious, what do you guys think? Are other tall folks riding Dynas - FXD, FXDC, FXDB? I realize that forward controls would be an advantage - would this and the taller bars on a Street Bob be a better choice than the FXD or FXDC? As Im new to this I cant test ride bikes so all I can do is sit on them...
Thanks for the feedback - the dealership confused me a bit... I need to get straightened out...
Thanks for the feedback - the dealership confused me a bit... I need to get straightened out...
Road Warrior
Joined: May 2007
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From: Clinton, Ohio
RE: Tall People and Dyna's
Plenty of tall guys ride Dynas. They're just trying to get another $4-6K out of ya. Just get some extended reach forward controls, and you'll fit good. I'm 6', and somtimes I feel small on my Street Bob.
Tourer
Joined: Apr 2008
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From: Seattle Area
RE: Tall People and Dyna's
I'm 6'1". I ride a FXD with mid controls with a Tall Boy seat. If you look at the specs they really aren't that much different in size although rake etc are different. The stock FXD seat did feel cramped, however. Doing simple things like changing the seat and angle of the handlebars will make the bike feel much more roomy.
One more thing...my dealer told me that we should consider a Fat Boy for my (5' 2") wife instead of a Sportster 1200L. His "reasoning" is they are low and have a lower center of gravity.
One more thing...my dealer told me that we should consider a Fat Boy for my (5' 2") wife instead of a Sportster 1200L. His "reasoning" is they are low and have a lower center of gravity.
Road Master
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From: Texas
RE: Tall People and Dyna's
I'm 6'5" and have my SUper Glide Jacked up a bit with forward controls and its very comfy. I feel like I'm on a tricycle when I get on my Wifes Softail.
Dyna is much better for the taller person in my opinion.
Dyna is much better for the taller person in my opinion.
Road Master
Joined: Mar 2008
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From: Venice, FL
RE: Tall People and Dyna's
6'5" here. 08 Super Glide with forwards. I'm quite comfy on it, and It fits me quite well. No problem with the wife on the back, either. I wanted a Sportster, but it was a tight fit for me, and way too tight for two-up. The Dyna is a perfect bike for the taller rider.
Cruiser
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From: Clifton, ME
RE: Tall People and Dyna's
6'3" on an '01 super glide with mids, im somewhat comfortable on longer rides, but i like to stretch out and sit on the passenger pad for a few miles sometimes to stretch out my back and crack my knees. people sometimes give me weird looks and i think i look big on the bike in pictures, but i love the bike
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3rd Gear
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RE: Tall People and Dyna's
I am 5'11" and ride an 07 FXD. With forward controls, it fits me perfectly. Some taller handlebars would probably be in order for you. My buddy rides a 97 Super Glide with forward controls and apes and it fits him just fine.
EDIT: I forgot to mention my buddy is 6'7".
EDIT: I forgot to mention my buddy is 6'7".
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Road Master
Joined: Apr 2007
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From: Pacific Northwest
RE: Tall People and Dyna's
6'3" kept the mids because I feel more in control with them, I feel a little close to the tank, raised bars 3" with risers, that helped. I'm thinking of going to the neighborhood upholstery guy to have him fab seat to move me back and lower 2".
Stellar HDF Member
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From: Mesa, Az.
RE: Tall People and Dyna's
6'4" on a Wide Glide.
Added 3" extensions to the forward Controls. The mini apes allow me to move the handlebars to fit me perfectly.
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Added 3" extensions to the forward Controls. The mini apes allow me to move the handlebars to fit me perfectly.
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