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Old Mar 29, 2009 | 02:59 PM
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5'10" 160 so i am a big guy and i love my fat bob
 
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Old Mar 29, 2009 | 11:48 PM
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I went with forwards and 3" extensions, my 6'5 275lb frame rides nice and comfortable...
 
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Old Mar 30, 2009 | 03:38 AM
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Man you guys are ****in huge. What did yo mamma's feed you? lol I'm 6' and 170 pounds and mine is chill. But i've seen big *** dudes on dynas and they look fine cruzin them
 
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Old Mar 30, 2009 | 08:18 AM
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6'7'' 270. I run 3'' forwards and 16'' apes. I find my bike to be very comfortable.
 
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Old Mar 30, 2009 | 10:32 AM
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Originally Posted by Fupl18
5'10" 160 so i am a big guy and i love my fat bob
I could eat soup of the top of your head ... so, I would not consider you a big guy

I agree your fatbob is nice
 
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Old Mar 30, 2009 | 10:44 AM
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6'1" 280

I think the street bob is a good size bike for me. I ride with mids. I wouldn't change to forwards, but I do want to add some highway pegs for the long trips.
 
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Old Mar 30, 2009 | 10:53 AM
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I work with a guy who is around 6'4" and probably 275 or more...he rides a Nighster....I havent ridden with him but others who have say he rides the s#@t out of it....:>)
 
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Old Mar 30, 2009 | 12:07 PM
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6ft 2in 270lbs...fowards with3 inch extensions...badlander seat puts me rather nicley in the saddle...
 
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another 6ft and 240lb'er - its the fat mans sportster - but better and not at all like a sportster
 
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Old Mar 30, 2009 | 12:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Fupl18
5'10" 160 so i am a big guy and i love my fat bob
wait a minute....what?!?!? big guy in midgetville maybe LOL sorry dude, couldnt resist - and yea, as ive said before - great job on the uh er fatbob -maybe call it slimbob now that we know yer under 200# mark!
 
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