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10-31-2011, 09:08 AM
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I am interested in buying my son a Harley, currently we bought him a VTX, but looking for a good first harley for him. Here's some needs I think he/we need. Going to sell the vtx, looking for a bike $6K-7K, first real road bike for him. He s 6'1" 225lbs , dr's say he'll be about 6'4". He has been riding since he was seven and is a pretty good rider as being respectful to the two wheel concept. Need the bike to be comfortable for a long distance bike trip..father/son summer trip as well around town bike. So..anyone have an idea?
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10-31-2011, 09:18 AM
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Something with forward controls I would bet. Older WideGlide or some other Dyna with forwards. Most anything besides a Sporty. I think he might feel a little cramped on that. I have a nephew that is 6' 4" and he would be cramped on a Sporty with forwards. Boy is all leg.
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10-31-2011, 09:19 AM
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I'm partial to the Electra Glides myself, having bought an 07 FLH after many years of not riding and it took very little to adjust to it. Get the Ride Like A Pro DVD and both of you practice the lessons. Ride Safe!
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10-31-2011, 12:07 PM
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You could also go with just about any bagger and put HWY pegs on it so he can stretch out on a long ride if he feels the need to get his feet off the boards.
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10-31-2011, 02:04 PM
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He's # 4 and I can't afford anymore....and I will say he appreciates it. He does well in school, soon to be an eagle scout and doesnt get in trouble. I wasn't able to do it with the other 3 as we were in different places at this age. Hopefully I can start a tradition here and he enjoy's the open road as much as I .
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10-31-2011, 03:17 PM
Keeping in mind your price range and his size, dyna sounds like a perfect fit. Sporty would be too small, im sure there are some tall folks that ride sporties. he's too young for a tourer. softails maight be in the range. but im partial to dyna's.
You should be able to find a nice 04 05 06 07 dyna in that range with fairly low miles.
You should be able to find a nice 04 05 06 07 dyna in that range with fairly low miles.