Tall Riders
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Tall Riders
I am pretty tall 6'3. I am pretty new to owning a Harley but to motorcycles in general. I own a 2006 Softail FXST and I just don't feel like it's big enough to be comfortable on. It has the controls that come with it but I have no idea if I can do anything to this bike or possibly look at another model to trade in the future. There's got to be others out there over 6'?
Road Warrior
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From: canada
I'm 6'2", 230 pounds. I love my Ultra. The only real mod I made associated with my size/ergonomics was the floorboard extensions to move my boards out 3/4" and it made all the difference in the world. Definately need highway pegs. Otherwise, the Ultra is the way to go.
9 out of 10 strippers prefer the Ultra.
Cannon
9 out of 10 strippers prefer the Ultra.
Cannon
Tourer
Joined: Jul 2008
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From: Miami Shores
I had the same problem when I bought my Softail DELUXE a few months ago.......
VERY uncomfortable with me being 6'3" 220lbs.........
somebody recommended the H-D TALL-BOY seat.............
had the dealer put it on yesterday.......... WALLAH !!!!
The bike fits like a glove now...... first time I've felt comfortable riding this bike, rode to South Beach last night, didn't wanna get off!
Moved me back a couple of inches and up a couple of inches.....
even the foot position on the boards are perfect...
I actually bought the footboard extenders (to move them forward) but I'm returning them!
I was considering un-loading this DELUXE and buying an '09 ROAD KING......
but the DELUXE is fine (for now!)..........
Check out the TALL-BOY!
VERY uncomfortable with me being 6'3" 220lbs.........
somebody recommended the H-D TALL-BOY seat.............
had the dealer put it on yesterday.......... WALLAH !!!!
The bike fits like a glove now...... first time I've felt comfortable riding this bike, rode to South Beach last night, didn't wanna get off!
Moved me back a couple of inches and up a couple of inches.....
even the foot position on the boards are perfect...
I actually bought the footboard extenders (to move them forward) but I'm returning them!
I was considering un-loading this DELUXE and buying an '09 ROAD KING......
but the DELUXE is fine (for now!)..........
Check out the TALL-BOY!
Road Warrior
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From: canada
That's interesting. My Deuce fits me pretty good, although I *could* move the footpegs a bit foreward. However, when I go from my custom seat to the Sundowner, I'm up high enough that it's not an issue. Does the Tallboy affect your long-distance comfort? With the Sundowner, my back is bent differently, and I'm more upright; I actually don't like it.
Cannon
Cannon
Road Warrior
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From: Lincoln, Nebraska
6'3" 270 lb = XL883c. Feel ok. Lots o' fun.
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From: On a hill among the hills, PA
That's interesting. My Deuce fits me pretty good, although I *could* move the footpegs a bit foreward. However, when I go from my custom seat to the Sundowner, I'm up high enough that it's not an issue. Does the Tallboy affect your long-distance comfort? With the Sundowner, my back is bent differently, and I'm more upright; I actually don't like it.
Cannon
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From: Alabama Gulf Coast
I am pretty tall 6'3. I am pretty new to owning a Harley but to motorcycles in general. I own a 2006 Softail FXST and I just don't feel like it's big enough to be comfortable on. It has the controls that come with it but I have no idea if I can do anything to this bike or possibly look at another model to trade in the future. There's got to be others out there over 6'?
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From: Reno, Nevada
I am 6'3" and when I road my FXSTD I love it. Then I bought my Road Glide, moved the floor boards forward two inches and out one inch. Brake pedal and shifter extended two inches. Extremely comfortable. My wife, who now rides the Deuce, wanted to try my bagger, so we switched and I found I felt cramped.