Rocker
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Joined: Nov 2008
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From: Portland Oregon
I'm 6'1" and had to put the 3" forward control extension kit on mine to stretch my legs out more...have him take one for a test drive and see how the bike fits him...I love mine...but love it alot more now after I did several mods to it over this past winter
6' 5" is a hard fit for any Harley, he's probably going to have to modify just about anything he gets, so he might as well get the bike that appeals to him and his budget the most. The Rocker is a fun bike to ride, very easy to handle, so I would have to say yes, it would be a good starter bike.
Cruiser
Joined: Jun 2008
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From: Columbus, Ohio
Where are the best (value for the money) forward controls to buy? I would prefer to take my bike (Rocker) to the dealer with the parts and have them install... probably months from that but still want to plan appropriately.
Tourer
Joined: Sep 2008
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From: Pittsburgh, Pa. & Columbus, OH.
I have the rocker (as my first Harley) and I'm 6'4" and change. I love it. I may end up doing some forward controls but doing the Heartland conversion was the equivalent of a 3" forward extension AND it did more for the look!
Cruiser
Joined: Apr 2009
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From: Somewhere over by Burbank, Cali
A rocker with Ext foot Controls would fit him perty good, and harley dealer does have a set up, i just cked today for myself, Arlen ness also has a 3+bracket kit set (199.00) retail that being said its not a sport bike, nor is it a heritage bagger type, twisties, corners just basic turning is not as crisp, but for cruising wide long roads its awesome. I highly reccomend this bike.. but im prejudice I own one lol
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From: East Tenn.
It should be a great bike for him, and I'm sure 3inch extensions will make it even more comfortable. I'm 6'3 and have racked over 10,000 miles without the extensions, no problem. When the money's there, that's my next mod.
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Cruiser
Joined: Jun 2008
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From: Columbus, Ohio
Your forward controls aren't in that picture, are they? And where did you get yours? Thank you in advance.
Road Captain
Joined: Jun 2008
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From: Southern Maryland for now
Good luck and I am sure he will love anything he gets.