I am 6' 3" and weigh in at 220lbs. I ride an 07 wide glide that is almost totally stock as far as the set up is concerned and have had no problems as far as comfort or fitment. I was a little worried before I bought the bike that it might be a little cramped, but once I actually sat on it and rode it for a little while I was very pleased how well it fit. Like said earlier go sit on one, or ride one if possible, and see what you think before you make up your mind.

 

Personally I would not recommend changing the seat with regard to your height / inseam. Probably best to go with extended forward controls instead. You can get kits from J&P and Dennis Kirk that will extend the forward controls as much as 3-4 inches beyond where they normally fall.

I was told years ago that Harley designs their bikes for someone 5'10".. I'm only 6'0", so their bikes only seem a little cramped to me.. not a huge deal. For someone of your height extended forward controls (as I said) and ape handlebars would probably do the trick.

A bit of a tangent here... back in 03 I bought an Indian Chief (Gilroy Indian).. at 6'0", I felt like a frigging midget on that bike. I think that back then at least, Indian was designing their bike for someone more your size than mine.

Regarding the seat, try it for awhile before you trade it for another. Seats break in. That, and everyone has a personal preference regarding how it fits their ***... some like harder seats (Corbin & others), others like softer seats (Saddleman & others). Take your time when choosing - seats can get expensive.

 

6'3" 200lbs. 06 wide with 3" extended forwards, corbin seat, and 16" apes. Its perfect. I rode for years without the apes, w/ the stock 10" minis and they were fine too, i just like the feel of the higher bars more.

 

Sounds to me like you may have wasted your cherry-break post with worries that need not exist. How about going to a Demo Day and trying a stock FXDWG and taking it from there. As the other posts have indicated, there are ways to accommodate your size and riding comfort. Enjoy your new Wide Glide when you get it.

 

6' 2", 205 lbs. with a C&C seat on a 2010 Wide Glide and I love it, fits great even without extended controls.

 

It does. My wife isn't that light but what you said lets me know it does two-up without an issue so thanks.

 

Ok, what did you do, reshape and cut foam or add foam? I don't think the foot controls bother me too much, maybe experience will help me determine if that is an issue but right now I am ok with where they are.

 

Nice bike. Cornering clearance is something that taller shocks will help with. Nothing pissed me off more than smashing my headers into a speed bump on my bike when it was new. Sounds like there could be a problem under certain conditions as some reviews have said they also bottom out, not only over speed bumps but also in corners.

How do you feel about the red on black color scheme?

 

Thanks, how loud are your side shots? Are they open or do they have the baffel?

 

Thats the problem. I plan to research the topic, determine what works best and then pull the trigger one time because of the cost so I have to get it right first. I am assuming your bike has open exhausts, do you know what the baffel does to the sound? Reason is I could get sent back to Europe where you either willingly manage your sound output or find yourself without a bike and any money.