08 Street Glide for a big guy?

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Aug 23, 2007 | 04:15 PM

#21

MassHD

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RE: 08 Street Glide for a big guy?

I had a 03 SERK that was lowered in the front. Does the SG feel stiffer than that?

Aug 23, 2007 | 05:30 PM

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bygbr

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RE: 08 Street Glide for a big guy?

Well I just sold myFatBoy on Ebay for $750 more than I bought it for hehe. Time to start shopping for my new Harley.

Aug 23, 2007 | 05:38 PM

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monkish

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RE: 08 Street Glide for a big guy?

6' 0" and 265lbs. 07 SG, no problems.

Joe

Aug 23, 2007 | 06:37 PM

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bigdaddy64

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RE: 08 Street Glide for a big guy?

Had my SG since May. I'm 6'5" and 265. I love the bike, but did change the wind "deflector" to the next size up, (6 1/2"?) Made a big difference. Next I'd like to change to floor boards. H-D has a kit that moves them forward a little, 1-2". Highway bars would also help. The seat is a little thin, but it also stays with the looks of the bike. If it had a RK seat, then it would be a RK. UPS brought the Rineharts yesterday, picking up the Thundermax this week. Good luck on your decision.

Aug 23, 2007 | 06:43 PM

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billnourse

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RE: 08 Street Glide for a big guy?

If the SG ain't big enough, you are SOL. The ElectraGlide models are the biggest HD makes.

Bill

Aug 24, 2007 | 03:42 AM

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PapaTravis

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RE: 08 Street Glide for a big guy?

Alright, all you guys saying you are a fat guy weighing only a sleek 200 something#, you have no idea what fat is. I own a rk custom. It has the same rear shocks as the sg, and is basically the same bike, minus the fairing. I bought my bike about a year and a half ago. At the time, I weighed 360# and I am 6'1" (So, I win

). I added some highway pegs, which really gave me the room I wanted. I load up the shocks with 33-35 psi, and the ride is great. So, being as tiny (compared to me) as you are, the SG will be fine.

BTW, in that time, I have quit drinking. From 6-7 nights a week, to none. Why do I bring this up? Because tonight I weighed myself. I am at 312#. WOW, it is amazing what stopping the booze will do. I think I will celebrate my recent weight loss with a bottle of **** Creek. LOL j/k Get the SG. It is an awsome looking bike. But, if I was looking for a fairing bike, I would do the eg or ultra, and add the detactables. But, that is JMHO.

Aug 24, 2007 | 07:17 AM

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Hogwallop

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RE: 08 Street Glide for a big guy?

6'5" and 250 lbs........no matter what bike you buy.....we larger guys will always look too big on them. For me, I have a 32" inseam and the RK Custom's 12" rear shock allows my feet to rest flat and secure on the road while holding the bike steady at a traffic light. I feel comfortable with the fit of the bike, especially after I installed the Sundowner seat. Riding single, I keep 10lbs. of air in the rear shocks with no bottom out problem and a very smooth ride. 2-up and I increase the air, depending on the size of the passenger,anywhere from 15-35lbs. I agree that prior to a purchase, you need to road test the bike. Make sure it feels good to you.............

Aug 24, 2007 | 07:41 AM

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jharanin

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RE: 08 Street Glide for a big guy?

Iclick...finally someone my size riding a SG. I'm happy to know that my SG brothers are some big SOB's If ever need someone to watch my back. 5'11" 185 love the Glide. I change the windshield for long trips other than that, probably the most comfortable long distance bike I ever rode even with 2-up.