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Old Sep 15, 2009 | 08:44 PM
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Just a quick question on the fat bob folks. I'm 6'3 and 225lbs. Am i to big for a fat bob? Thanks
 
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Old Sep 15, 2009 | 09:02 PM
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Greetings,

Go to a dealership and sit on one to see for sure. If you're comfortable, go for it.
 
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Old Sep 15, 2009 | 09:06 PM
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No man. To big is a coworker of mine that rides a 1200. He is 6'4" and weighs so much that he has to go to the local livestock auction barn to get weighed before he goes to the doctor. Looks like a bear humping a football when he is on it.
 
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Old Sep 15, 2009 | 09:07 PM
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Your choice but maybe just make sure you try one with forward controls for your size.
 
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Old Sep 15, 2009 | 09:17 PM
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no,theres actually more leg room on a dyna with extended forward controls than any other bike harley makes
 
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Old Sep 15, 2009 | 09:27 PM
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I'm 6'5 230 and I fit fine on my 2008 fxd with extended forward controls. Also, I changed to a flat bar. Good luck you'll fit just fine.
 
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Old Sep 15, 2009 | 09:32 PM
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I forgot what I was gonna say thanks to ghostriders avatar. Oh yeah....no. I'm 5'10" 225 plenty of azz...i mean room
 
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thanks for the words of wisdom...and ghostriders avatar!!!
I checked out a 09 tonight and it sure does feel like it is longer then it looks. I'm heading out first thing in the morning to get my new ride...thanks again
 
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Post pic's when you get her........we'll be anxious to see her.....and congrats.
 
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I'm 6'1" 260 and I fit just fine
 
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