Your suggestions, please
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Joined: Apr 2009
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From: PNW
The first thing I will say is I strongly believe that a Harley is not a beginner's bike. Expensive and heavy. You would be well advised to start on something lighter and less $$.
That said, if you insist on a Harley, I think a Heritage would be the bike to look at. I ride with a friend who is about your size and weight. His wife comes in closer to a buck and a quarter I'm guessing. Regardless, the Heritage has hauled them in comfort all over North America. I ride an Ultra (among other bikes) and when I get off my couch and onto his Heritage, it feels like it's half the weight of my bike. It's easier to maneuver around town than my Ultra (guessing because of the batwing which is also on the Streetglide and the weight in the tourpack) , but it's plenty stable on the open road. Two hundred miles would be no problem at all. It's really a wonderful bike. I would love to have one as a second HD. Plus it looks amazing. Very pretty bikes.
Another option is, of course, the Road King. All good stuff.
That said, if you insist on a Harley, I think a Heritage would be the bike to look at. I ride with a friend who is about your size and weight. His wife comes in closer to a buck and a quarter I'm guessing. Regardless, the Heritage has hauled them in comfort all over North America. I ride an Ultra (among other bikes) and when I get off my couch and onto his Heritage, it feels like it's half the weight of my bike. It's easier to maneuver around town than my Ultra (guessing because of the batwing which is also on the Streetglide and the weight in the tourpack) , but it's plenty stable on the open road. Two hundred miles would be no problem at all. It's really a wonderful bike. I would love to have one as a second HD. Plus it looks amazing. Very pretty bikes.
Another option is, of course, the Road King. All good stuff.
Tourer
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 455
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From: Dallas, TX
I'm 6'3" 235 and the Wide Glide fits great. I've handled a few passengers of various height/weight without any complaints. The low rider will probably feel too small for you.
I second the idea of renting something for the weekend and taking it for a few hundred mile trip.
I second the idea of renting something for the weekend and taking it for a few hundred mile trip.
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Road Captain
Joined: Apr 2011
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From: Louisiana
I like the deluxe personally, but I don't see a lot of people riding them two up. I think for the money your wanting to spend, a road king would b great. You can often pick up low milage 06s and up for around 12k. Check craigslist. It's my other best friend besides this site.