Fat Bob too small?
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Fat Bob too small?
I'm really researching the hell out of this bike because i'm in love with this thing. I just threatened the wife that I was going to sell her car to get one....not a good idea! Anyway...do any of the fat bob owners feel that their bike seems small. I'm 5-10 and some of the pics with riders on them kinda makes the bike look tiny. Is it just crappy photography or is it truly a tiny bike. I've seen and sat on the bike and it felt bigger than 91.7 inches but have not test rode one.
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None of the bikes fit everyone off the floor. Some, yeh, sure, but I'd bet most need or would at least like some adjustment. None of the dyna's are "too small" for most people. I'm 6'4" and eventually changed my controls, my seats, and my handlebars for more comfort. 5'10", no question the bike is not too small for you. Sit on one and then sit on others. I've ridden bikes that some might consider "bigger" and they actually felt more awkward to me. There are aftermarket parts to adjust your position for comfort - whether it be to move you closer, farther, extend your legs, etc. Definitely the FB is NOT too small for you.
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Best thing about an HD is you can tailor it to fit you, but I think at 5 10 you're already there.
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From: aurora,colorado
I'm 6"3" and I stretch out more on my Fat Bob than my Ultra. Forward controls with peg mounted highway mounts make a big difference. I also reach forward for my handlebars but that's one of the things I like about the riding position. (I hate to break it to ya, but 5"10" is not overly tall, Shhhhh)