Big guys on Street Bobs
Cruiser
Joined: Apr 2007
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From: Planet Earth
Long Live The Dyna's
I rode a buddys Ultra Classic and it just doesn't fit me. I am 6' 2" and 275Lbs. The floorboards are in the way. I have forwards and it is so much more comfortable. The seat makes you feel like your sitting on top of the bike not in it. I am sure there are ways to make it more comforatable but my thinking is, if I am spending that much more money for a bike it should be pretty comfortable to start with. Everybody says I should get a bagger because of my size....Well that's not gonna happen. I would reccomend that you test drive any motorcycle before buying. Good luck and let's see some pictures after you buy one
Tourer
Joined: Jun 2008
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From: Lexington, KY
He doesn't want to take any facial shots.
6' 0" - 270 LB
Sundowner Seat w/Crash Bar Mounted Highway Pegs and Memphis Shades Windshield.
So far, no problems with 16hr, 1100 mile trips to my son's place in Cincy.
Sundowner Seat w/Crash Bar Mounted Highway Pegs and Memphis Shades Windshield.
So far, no problems with 16hr, 1100 mile trips to my son's place in Cincy.
Last edited by Bob; Mar 29, 2009 at 09:49 AM.
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Mar 2006
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From: From Long Island, now in So. Cal
Hello all. I am thinking about a Street Bob and have heard alot of "its too small for you" talk. So I was wondering if there are any big guys who ride them and can give me some input on the comfort factor they experience. I know in the end its about the personal experience, but just looking for some feedback to start out with. Thanks in advance.
I'm cramped on the bigger appearing bikes, floor boards are too close, seats too high (you feel like you sitting on top, instead of in the bike), and handlebars are too low.
Any Dyna with forward controls is a lot more comfortable for a taller rider. If your real tall the Dyna Wide Glide will give you the most comfort, they came with forward controls and the seat sits you a little higher and back giving you the most leg room of any Harley (Night Train, Softail Custom, and the Rocker also have forward controls and may be similar to a Dyna with forward controls).
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Road Master
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From: Ozark Mountains
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Well I'm not a big guy but I have a bit to add to this conversation...
I got a CC solo for my 03 low rider (fwd ctrls) and it moved me back at least 2". With the stock seat my knees were bent on the pegs but with the CC my legs were totally straight. At first I didn't think I would be able to ride it that way but after a few miles I got used to it.
My 6'2" friend found my bike much more comfortable with the solo than his superglide with the stock seat (also fwd ctrls).
So seat selection has alot to do with comfort.
I got a CC solo for my 03 low rider (fwd ctrls) and it moved me back at least 2". With the stock seat my knees were bent on the pegs but with the CC my legs were totally straight. At first I didn't think I would be able to ride it that way but after a few miles I got used to it.
My 6'2" friend found my bike much more comfortable with the solo than his superglide with the stock seat (also fwd ctrls).
So seat selection has alot to do with comfort.