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Old Jan 30, 2010 | 05:26 AM
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Originally Posted by yso191
Too big?

That's what she said.
I laughed at your reply................Trusty Shellback, huh.I went across on the USS Aemerica in '83.Indian Ocean cruise.They had alot of "fun" with us.Next IO cruise it was my turn........................

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Old Jan 30, 2010 | 07:21 AM
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im 5'11 260 i think u will be fine but u will need forwards,the mids cramped my legs really bad within 35 mins of riding good luck with your purchase.
 
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Old Jan 30, 2010 | 09:52 AM
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Originally Posted by wickeds10
im 5'11 260 i think u will be fine but u will need forwards,the mids cramped my legs really bad within 35 mins of riding good luck with your purchase.
Or maybe not. I'm 5'11" also but 50#s lighter, and I prefer the mids. Longest trip on this particular bike is 3200 miles. For me, it's perfectly comfortable with the mid controls.
 
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Old Jan 31, 2010 | 04:23 AM
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Or maybe not. I'm 5'11" also but 50#s lighter, and I prefer the mids. Longest trip on this particular bike is 3200 miles. For me, it's perfectly comfortable with the mid controls.
was that trip before you got the highway pegs?
 
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Old Feb 9, 2010 | 07:29 PM
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Originally Posted by davevv
Or maybe not. I'm 5'11" also but 50#s lighter, and I prefer the mids. Longest trip on this particular bike is 3200 miles. For me, it's perfectly comfortable with the mid controls.
Hey Dave, is that a t-sport windshield? I have been looking for a fairing to go on my 07 SG and that is what I am looking for.
 
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Old Feb 10, 2010 | 09:14 AM
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Hey Dave, is that a t-sport windshield? I have been looking for a fairing to go on my 07 SG and that is what I am looking for.
Yes, the bike is an '01 T-Sport and that is the stock fairing and windshield.
 
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Old Feb 10, 2010 | 09:47 AM
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That's what I was thinking... I'm 6'9 290lbs.. some assembly was required, but it works..
My Oakland Raiders could use you on the offensive line!
 
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Old Feb 10, 2010 | 02:00 PM
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too big?

That's what she said.
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im 5'11 260 i think u will be fine but u will need forwards,the mids cramped my legs really bad within 35 mins of riding good luck with your purchase.
cramped legs? drink more water....
 
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Old Feb 10, 2010 | 02:12 PM
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Same as most others... you ll make this bike fit to your needs when you you get it. I am 5 11, 210 lbs and with a solo seat my short inseam works fine. No issues with weight either. But like others say spend time at a reputable dealer that will want to spend time with you and definitely take a good long test ride. A good dealer with have a demo line for you to test ride several models.
 
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