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Old Dec 10, 2008 | 08:46 PM
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I'm 5'8, and roughly 180 pounds. Could I handle a Softail Custom? Sorry if this has been gone over time after time, just curious.
 
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Old Dec 10, 2008 | 08:53 PM
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Don't see why not. I'm 5'11" and 170 and ride a Heritage Classic.
 
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Old Dec 10, 2008 | 08:58 PM
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Greetings,

I think you can, but to remove any doubts you ought to rent one for the day from your closest dealer that offers rentals. No need to make an expensive mistake!
 
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Old Dec 10, 2008 | 09:01 PM
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My boss is 5'3" and about 120lbs. She rides a Deluxe.
 
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there is no doubt you could. my GF is 5'3" and about 115 lbs - and she rides a Road King.
 
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Old Dec 10, 2008 | 10:37 PM
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I'm 5'11" 160 and have no problems with the Softail Springer, even with the Wife on at 5'9" and 130
 
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definitley, no doubt. Im only 5'10 150lbs.
Have you ever sat on one? My buddy is bigger than I am and thought the same thing untill I let him sit on mine. He was shocked how easy it was to balance.
 
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I think you would love the fit. I'm a bit over 6' 190 lbs and sooner or later I'm gonna get the forward extension kit to get my legs out a little further.
 
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The bike is only heavy when it get's past the balance point and starts to fall. Otherwise youa re sitting on top of it. You can handle it.
 
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Don't sweat it, I'm about an inch shorter and 10lbs lighter and the only issue I have with my Custom is trying to back it into a parking spot when its going uphill.
Now if I were to lower it an inch or two even that would disappear. But the wife likes to ride with me once in a while so I really can't lower it unless I can convince her to let me get some kind of air ride system for it.
 
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