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Old May 9, 2011 | 10:18 AM
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I am a new rider, getting ready to buy my first HD. I have a co-worker offering to sell me a mint condition 2005 Harley Davidson 1200 XL Custom with Screaming Eagle pipes. It has 2600 miles. He wants to sell it to me for 5,000.00. I think this is a great buy, but I'm 6-2 200 lbs basically tall and lanky. Is this a price I should jump on, and is this bike too small for me. I dont want to look dorky on it.
 
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Old May 9, 2011 | 10:28 AM
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If it has forward controls you will fit it just fine. If not add them. 5K is a good deal on that bike, especially for the mileage. Im 6'1" 250 and fit on my Sporty just fine.
 
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If it has forward controls you will fit it just fine. If not add them. 5K is a good deal on that bike, especially for the mileage. Im 6'1" 250 and fit on my Sporty just fine.
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Old May 9, 2011 | 10:34 AM
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I am 6'2 and loved my 04 XL 1200R. I would do highway pegs instead of forwards.
 
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Originally Posted by TheSleeve
I am a new rider, getting ready to buy my first HD. I have a co-worker offering to sell me a mint condition 2005 Harley Davidson 1200 XL Custom with Screaming Eagle pipes. It has 2600 miles. He wants to sell it to me for 5,000.00. I think this is a great buy, but I'm 6-2 200 lbs basically tall and lanky. Is this a price I should jump on, and is this bike too small for me. I dont want to look dorky on it.
In my opinion you're too tall. I'm 6 foot 200. The Sporty (xl1200c) was OK for bar hopping but for going on any decent ride it just didn't get it. Struggles on the freeway and even with a windshield and touring seat wasn't comfortable. I now own a Road Glide. Couldn't be happier.
 
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Originally Posted by TheSleeve
I am a new rider, getting ready to buy my first HD. I have a co-worker offering to sell me a mint condition 2005 Harley Davidson 1200 XL Custom with Screaming Eagle pipes. It has 2600 miles. He wants to sell it to me for 5,000.00. I think this is a great buy, but I'm 6-2 200 lbs basically tall and lanky. Is this a price I should jump on, and is this bike too small for me. I dont want to look dorky on it.
Hey, My 1200 C is great, fast, easy, lite, quick, at 6' and 195 I fit ok, but from time to time I want the big cruser, 5K is unreal, go for it!
 
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Originally Posted by TheSleeve
I am a new rider, getting ready to buy my first HD. I have a co-worker offering to sell me a mint condition 2005 Harley Davidson 1200 XL Custom with Screaming Eagle pipes. It has 2600 miles. He wants to sell it to me for 5,000.00. I think this is a great buy, but I'm 6-2 200 lbs basically tall and lanky. Is this a price I should jump on, and is this bike too small for me. I dont want to look dorky on it.
As a new rider you should be concerned with getting a "right bike" to learn on instead of how you will look on it. just saying ....
 
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I'm 6 foot 6 and I fit fine on my 1200c.

But Im used to being cramped on things, so I may not be the best person to ask.
 
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As a new rider you should be concerned with getting a "right bike" to learn on instead of how you will look on it. just saying ....
Obviously you don't understand what owning a Harley is all about.
 
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Obviously you don't understand what owning a Harley is all about.
I noticed you said "owning" not "riding" ...
 
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