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Old 03-12-2011, 05:41 PM
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any big guys out here riding dyna....im a pretty big guy 6ft weight is 3 and some change...i might just keep saving for a Road King Classic but i sure do like the look of the Dyna's
 
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Old 03-12-2011, 05:48 PM
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Forward controls and suspension upgrade could fix the weight issue and height
 
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I'm around 6'1" 250 and there are others here that are bigger. A dyna can easily handle the weight.
 
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Old 03-12-2011, 06:11 PM
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i really like the traditional look of the street bob denim......i wish the tire was wider on the rear of it though
 
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i really like the traditional look of the street bob denim......i wish the tire was wider on the rear of it though
Nothing that can't be fixed..............

 
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I'm 6' and 3 bills. I don't have any issues on my Wideglide.
 
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I am 6,2 and 230lbs and have had girls 105 to 115 on back and no problems.
 
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Yeah the Dyna's can handle it Im 6ft and push 230 plus on my 04 LowRider and its great although I might just get a wide tire kit later to run at least a 200-230
 
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Nothing that can't be fixed..............


What size is that rear tire?
 
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Old 03-12-2011, 06:28 PM
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200/55-18 although its actually only 190mm with - really fills up the fender though, about 1/8" on either side. More pix here.
 
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