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Which Harley for a tall guy?

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Old 05-07-2007, 11:23 AM
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Well I guess I'll be keeping an eye on craigslist for a while and see what I can find. Thanks for the advice guys.
Don't overlook eBay also.
 
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Old 05-07-2007, 12:22 PM
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Im 6'4' 270 and my heritage classic fits me just fine. Got the highway pegs to really stretch out on the highways.
 
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Old 05-07-2007, 07:43 PM
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Im 6'3, 245 lbs, and my Road King fits me fine. With a few adjustments I got her to fit like I wanted her to. i.e. bars, seat, grips, highway pegs.....

I believe a Sporty would be a little small for ya!!
 
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Default RE: Which Harley for a tall guy?

Pass on the sportster. It's that "monkey/football" thing.

You'll probably be most comfortable on a cruiser (dyna or softtail) with forward controls. I rode an FXR for many thousand miles that way. On trips I used my t-bag for a back rest and leaned back and it was like being in a recliner.

Oddly, the touring bikes don't have much leg room, which is why you see them all equipped with highway pegs. I have the pegs on my Road Glide set so that I can not only use them for footrests, but I can put my heel on the floorboard (I have the floorboard relocation kit) and my toes on the footpeg, which I find VERY comfortable.
 
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Sportster way to small, How much money you looking to spend, I got a new 05 classic, at that time the msrp was around 18000. You don't what to get something you be unhappy with in a short time
 
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6'3" - 215 on a fat boy and I look fine on it. The bike also fits me fine.
 
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6'4" and riding a Street Glide that couldn't feel better. Although I could use a more comfy seat for the long hauls.
 
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Get a Dyna Wide Glide or go with a bagger and have the Accutronix forward controls put on. Would add about 6" of leg room.
 
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6'3" 240 bought a superglide, quick adjustment moved bars forward, iso dually pegs, bikes feels fine.
 
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Old 05-31-2007, 11:03 PM
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Default RE: Which Harley for a tall guy?

My kid has an 883 and I've ridden it several times. It's a great bike that fits her well and is a hoot to ride, but at 6'3 and 245 it's a bit cramped for me.
Wife has a Softail Custom- fits me a little better, is very easy to maneuver, but still not "roomy" enough for me. Also, the smoothness of the counterbalanced engine ain't my cup o' tea.
My Electra Glide fits me perfect. I checked out numerous bikes before buying and nothing suited me like the Glide. Once I sat in the saddle I knew it was the one for me. It has the ride, the room, and the vibes I want in a motorcycle.

If you want a tourer, get one of the big, roomy Electra Glides. There are plenty of used ones out there in your price range. If you want a cruiser, the Wide Glide is about as good as it gets for the tall/big rider and is IMO the best looking cruiser Harley makes.

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