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Feb 3, 2012 | 12:10 AM

Big_country

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From: albany ga

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Hello all i am new here and i am looking at an 883 sporty and i am wondering what are the opinions on what is to big for this bike i am 6"4 280 pounds and i feel like i am to tall for a sporty.

Feb 3, 2012 | 12:50 AM

blink1968

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From: swifton,ar

sure is a little big for a 883. look like a gorilla riding a tricycle. if I was you. I'd do a dyna or a softail. with extended forward controls.

Feb 3, 2012 | 07:04 AM

Firebird1989

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From: Houston

At the absolute least, get a 1200 with the appropriate accommodations (seat, bars, highway pegs, ect)

But from the sounds of it though, you need to be on a bigger bike.

Feb 3, 2012 | 09:39 AM

TKDKurt

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From: Coastal Carolina

I'm 6'2", 215 and had the same question before I bought my Sporty. I got a 1200 Custom. With its forward controls and the Sundowner seat I had on it, plus an engine guard with highway pegs, I was perfectly comfortable. I put lots of miles on it and rode a fair amount with my wife 2-up. With her 110 pounds added, we were carrying more than your weight and the bike was more than able to handle it.

My recommendation would be for a seat that is more comfortable and moves you back some (I have a Tallboy on my RKC, and I'm sure there is something similar for Sportsters). I suspect that you might find the 883 a bit underpowered after a time, so I would suggest a 1200, and a Custom for the forwards.

Last edited by TKDKurt; Feb 3, 2012 at 09:44 AM.