Member help before buying.
Thread Starter
|
Intermediate
Joined: Mar 2013
Posts: 28
Likes: 0
From: In your backyard
Member help before buying.
Hello,
I was wondering if anyone can educate me on which is the roomiest non touring (Leg-wise) HD in the 2013 line up. I would like to get an HD with the most forward controls. I am partially disable consequentely i need room when Im out in about on my HD. I felt cramped on the street bob with forward controls. Any feedback will be appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
I was wondering if anyone can educate me on which is the roomiest non touring (Leg-wise) HD in the 2013 line up. I would like to get an HD with the most forward controls. I am partially disable consequentely i need room when Im out in about on my HD. I felt cramped on the street bob with forward controls. Any feedback will be appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
Grand HDF Member
Joined: Mar 2013
Posts: 4,922
Likes: 589
From: Running with the gators
Thats tuff. Im 6'2" and just bought a Heritage and Im fine on that. You'll probably have to go throw a leg over a few models and then I would suggest renting one that feels right on the showroom floor. Spend at least a long days ride on it.
Good luck
Good luck
Road Warrior
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 1,718
Likes: 1
From: manhattan beach
great advice about going to a dealer and sitting on the bikes and then renting the one you think you want to buy!
Cruiser
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 139
Likes: 0
From: Buffalo
Not sure on how you ride but maybe highway pegs could help you stretch out once and a while. Also just a guess but I think the softails are longer and there are seats to make you sit higher which would help with the cramped legs too. Good luck finding the one that fits.
Tourer
Joined: Jan 2013
Posts: 266
Likes: 0
From: Central New Jersey
If nothing quite meets your needs they sell extension kits for forward controls to push them forward a few more inches plus you can change your seat to sit a little farther back too. Lots of options to help extend your reach.
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Dec 2012
Posts: 4,177
Likes: 62
From: Michigan
By "non tourer" I am assuming you are taking about anything Dynas and Softail and not the touring line or sportster line. I agree with the suggestion of going to the dealer and trying out each bike. I know that most HD dealers I've been to the sales people are really helpful and will go above and beyond to make sure they find the bike that best suits you and your capabilities. I really don't have any suggestion as your situation is unique and only you know the extent of you abilities. I wish all the best bro
Extreme HDF Member
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 14,778
Likes: 69
From: Badlands of ND
I like the Heritage because of the floorboards. You can put your feet wherever they feel comfortable. Then If you really need to stretch out you can use the engine guard like on my bike. You can see it in my signature picture.
Last edited by NDBadlands4-2; Mar 25, 2013 at 11:32 PM.
Trending Topics
Thread Starter
|
Intermediate
Joined: Mar 2013
Posts: 28
Likes: 0
From: In your backyard
Guys,
Thank you very much. I'm going to seat in every softail and test drive as many as I can. According to your responses, it seems to me like comfort is an individual thing. There is no one bike that is comfortable to all. You guys are really great.
I'll let you all know what I come up with.
Have a great week,
Newt.
Thank you very much. I'm going to seat in every softail and test drive as many as I can. According to your responses, it seems to me like comfort is an individual thing. There is no one bike that is comfortable to all. You guys are really great.
I'll let you all know what I come up with.
Have a great week,
Newt.
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles
Verdad Gallardo
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Verdad Gallardo
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026
Verdad Gallardo
Thread Starter
|
Intermediate
Joined: Mar 2013
Posts: 28
Likes: 0
From: In your backyard
Hello,
I went to the Harley dealership today. I test drove the softails. I told you all that I didn't want a touring bike. I was quite intimidated by the weight and size of it. Well, the sales person insisted that the right bike for my disability was the Road King. He was quite persistent about me test driving it. Guys, what a bike! I already placed an order for a Road King candy orange/beer bottle (ABS, Security System and Cruise Control). I'm keeping this bike forever. The softail is smoother at low speeds and easier to manage IMO however, the riding position in the Road King was unbelievably comfortable to me.
I thank you all for your help.
Best regard,
Newt
I went to the Harley dealership today. I test drove the softails. I told you all that I didn't want a touring bike. I was quite intimidated by the weight and size of it. Well, the sales person insisted that the right bike for my disability was the Road King. He was quite persistent about me test driving it. Guys, what a bike! I already placed an order for a Road King candy orange/beer bottle (ABS, Security System and Cruise Control). I'm keeping this bike forever. The softail is smoother at low speeds and easier to manage IMO however, the riding position in the Road King was unbelievably comfortable to me.
I thank you all for your help.
Best regard,
Newt
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post