Best fitment for a big man
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4th Gear
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From: Washington
Best fitment for a big man
Howdy, im looking to get my first harley. Problem is i am a big man. 6ft6 280#. I really like the 72 and the street bob. If i recollect i never seen a man my size on one of those. They all seem to stick with the tour bikes, which is cool but im more attracted to the sports and dynas. Anyways if anyone rides these what size are you? Got pics?
I even thought maybe 18.5In apes and forward controls would make it more of a natural look and not looks like a giant on a clown bike..
I even thought maybe 18.5In apes and forward controls would make it more of a natural look and not looks like a giant on a clown bike..
Tourer
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From: St. Louis
Polar near on a roller skate is what my father in laws line was back when he rode my 1200c hes every bit your size. He currently has a eglide wants his wide glide back. Really likes my sb.
sorry no pics there is a on your dyna thread around here somewhere im in it but im only 5 10.
Ride em till ya find one that talks to ya.
sorry no pics there is a on your dyna thread around here somewhere im in it but im only 5 10.
Ride em till ya find one that talks to ya.
Road Master
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From: Cali
your gunna feel cramped on a sporty. i do at 6'2 260
any dyna with either the further forward mids or extended forward controls will be far more comfortable. for me the fatbob and roadking are the 2 best fits.
any dyna with either the further forward mids or extended forward controls will be far more comfortable. for me the fatbob and roadking are the 2 best fits.
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4th Gear
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Thanks man. Appreciate the advice. I think the wide glide sounds promising. It does have the longest wheel base i beleive
Road Captain
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I'm 6'4 and I ride a Wg. I have the newer style with the drag bars and I have the 3 inch extended forward controls. I also have a C&c seat that drops me down and back about an inch. It's really comfortable for me.
Stellar HDF Member
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Road King??
A Road King may be right for you, especially if you want to take someone for a ride. While the RK has the touring suspension (air adjustable rear shocks) it still allows you to remove the windshield for the wind-in-your-face feeling. They come stock with foot boards and crash bars to which you can add highway pegs for extra comfort. You really do need to ride every bike before you buy but as the former owner of a Road King and present owner of a Super Glide I believe a guy your size would enjoy the comfort and versatility of the Road King as well as the convenience of bags. The used market is flooded with examples for you to choose from. They look cool too.
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I say stick with anything over 150lbs...oh, you meant bikes...
JK, seriously, go to dealer and test ride a few...we call it "bike whispering."
JK, seriously, go to dealer and test ride a few...we call it "bike whispering."
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Cruiser
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From: New Jersey
I ride a 14 Sb with mids and I'm 5 foot 7. With your being over a foot taller then me and approximately 150 pounds more, I don't see your being comfortable on a street bob, let alone a sportster. I'd look into a fat bob if your into bikes without all the bells and whistles. It comes with forward controls and sitting on it, feels like a larger bike.
Roomiest Harley's for big men: fat bob, wide glide, road glide. Probably anything other than a sportster can be modified for comfort for you with the right seat, bars an controls (or at a min hwy pegs).
Best of luck.
Best of luck.