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Old Jun 5, 2013 | 12:18 AM
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Originally Posted by Jayzar
my friends on FB were telling me
If by "FB" you mean facebook, you understand that most FB friends are not real.
 
Old Jun 5, 2013 | 12:57 AM
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Dump FB...

Then the bike will fit just right!
 
Old Jun 5, 2013 | 02:45 AM
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At 6:00, that's a 15-year-old girl riding an 850-lb Harley touring bike.

I think you'll be fine.
 
Old Jun 5, 2013 | 03:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Jayzar
Thank you all for your comments. I asked this question because some of my friends on FB were telling me that the bike is too big for me or why should i bought a harley bike. I don't know if they are just jealous or what not.

Kinda funny - buys bike, gets worried about comments made in the magical land of the internet, goes back to the magical all-knowing and all-seeing internet for advice.

Like others said - feet on the ground and hands reach the bars then you're ok.
Also - Can you hold the bike up when stopped? Can you operate/move the various parts to make it move in the direction and speed you desire? If the answer is yes then it's time to stop worrying about what others think and go ride.
 
Old Jun 5, 2013 | 04:02 AM
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Why care what other people think??? Besides what do they ride??? big wheels??
 
Old Jun 5, 2013 | 04:45 AM
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If you can swing your leg over the saddle and your feet touch the ground its OK.
 
Old Jun 5, 2013 | 06:46 AM
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Originally Posted by JustOneDean
At 6:00, that's a 15-year-old girl riding an 850-lb Harley touring bike.

I think you'll be fine.
you forgot to mention that she's only 4'11'' too....
 
Old Jun 5, 2013 | 06:55 AM
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Originally Posted by trmac
Kinda funny - buys bike, gets worried about comments made in the magical land of the internet, goes back to the magical all-knowing and all-seeing internet for advice.
More, if it is on the internet it must be true. Ahhh, bone jewer. lol

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I'm 5'7"/150 riding this battle wagon. Did a couple changes to make it fit me better. All good.
 
Old Jun 5, 2013 | 07:13 AM
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No the bike isn't too big. But do you know what you are doing? Did you take the MSF basic rider course?
You might get your feelings hurt on HDF, by grouchy old smartasses, but you'll get advice that just may save your life. Stick around.
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