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Old Apr 23, 2012 | 09:46 AM
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Looking to buy a '00-'05 fxdx. I'm 6'3". Can a dyna be modded to fit a tall guy. I've ridden dynas at demo days, to cramped stock. Right now I'm riding a Road Glide with extended floor boards, tallboy seat. Would a dyna sport still be sporty with forward controls?
 
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Old Apr 23, 2012 | 09:53 AM
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Well I am 5'8" but even if was 6'7" would enjoy an FXDX .. Only one better handling Harley in my book and it's pictured below ..
 
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Old Apr 23, 2012 | 10:00 AM
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I'm 6'3" and have no problem. I have standard forwards. I can see where the extended forwards would be more comfy, but I didn't want to give up any more of the sportiness. There are a few guys on here at our height that still use the mids. I put bars on with less rise and pullback than stock, and I lean into them more now. Not cramped at all
 
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6'3" here, I have an FXDX with mid controls. Love it, I did have to add highway pegs for the longer rides though.
 
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Old Apr 23, 2012 | 10:29 AM
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I would think that forwards or possibly extended forwards would be the way to go at 6'3". 5'8" and mids suit me just fine. The mids are nice for serious canyon carving.
 
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Old Apr 23, 2012 | 11:02 AM
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Another 6'3" rider with a FXDX, but 2" extended forwards
 
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Old Apr 23, 2012 | 11:06 AM
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Pics of the extended forwards?
 
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Originally Posted by Good_Apollo
6'3" here, I have an FXDX with mid controls. Love it, I did have to add highway pegs for the longer rides though.
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Thanks for the pics. I really just wanted to se a pic of the 120r. Do you still have a 5 speed tranny?
 
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