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6'2'' and the riding position felt all wrong on my Softail. If you like the retro look go with a sprung saddle or pogo mount saddle it made all the difference for me.
6'2'' and the riding position felt all wrong on my Softail. If you like the retro look go with a sprung saddle or pogo mount saddle it made all the difference for me.
Another vote for the sprung solo seat. At 58 and a 30 inseam even I felt cramped on the new Softail. The lower seat and raised foot boards made me feel like I was squatting on the bike. The sprung seat gave me the extra legroom I needed. Its also the most comfortable seat Ive ever used on a bike.
Looking to buy a softail,,I am 6-2 ,,any comments as to what fit might be compared to say a Road King?
Curious as to why you have limited yourself to a softail? Softail owners please don't take offense by the word limited , I own one now and have owned many in the past. Are you just looking for a lighter bike?
Looking to buy a softail,,I am 6-2 ,,any comments as to what fit might be compared to say a Road King?
I'm 6' 3" and I ride an FLSTF for the last 22 years.
What I have done is change the bars to wider beach type but not super wide. I then installed forward controls with 1 inch spacers to widen out my leg position.
I have two seats that I use, one being a low slung version with minimal area for passenger. I use this around town mostly as it will kill you on long runs.
My other is the factory two up which is wider and a little higher.
This one is good for all day riding.
For solo, non freeway riding, the Heritage is the best cruiser/tour ever made. Ask any 6 year old to draw a motorcycle. They will draw a Heritage every time. Smart ones will even label the front fender. Most people believe God rested on the seventh day. Read Genesis 2:2 closely. On the seventh day, God rested some, then got up and created a bagger. He named it Heritage.
My personal, biased opinion that is no better than any other opinion. Just spirited conversation.
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