Calling all "large" riders
Cruiser
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 113
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I'm 6'5" 290lbs with 34 inseam and long gorilla arms 
When I first got the bike I couldn't ride more than 100 miles without some real discomfort
These are the changes I made to my 2011 Road King Standard to make it fit me like a glove
Seat - C&C Solo cut 1 inch back with backrest
Bars - 16" apes
Floorboards - Wild Bills 2" floorboard extensions moves them 2" forward none out (didn't want to compromise lean angle)
Mirrors - Kuryakyn magnum extended mirrors so i can actually see behind me now instead of staring at my shoulders
Other - Heelshift eliminator, 2" Extended brake and shift lever, Highway pegs with large peg
Good luck man, Harleys suck for big riders stock that's just the way it is you're going to have to make some type of modifications to seat/bars/floorboards to make it fit better.
Fortunately there are a ton of aftermarket parts available to help with that =)
When I first got the bike I couldn't ride more than 100 miles without some real discomfort
These are the changes I made to my 2011 Road King Standard to make it fit me like a glove
Seat - C&C Solo cut 1 inch back with backrest
Bars - 16" apes
Floorboards - Wild Bills 2" floorboard extensions moves them 2" forward none out (didn't want to compromise lean angle)
Mirrors - Kuryakyn magnum extended mirrors so i can actually see behind me now instead of staring at my shoulders
Other - Heelshift eliminator, 2" Extended brake and shift lever, Highway pegs with large peg
Good luck man, Harleys suck for big riders stock that's just the way it is you're going to have to make some type of modifications to seat/bars/floorboards to make it fit better.
Fortunately there are a ton of aftermarket parts available to help with that =)
Intermediate
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 26
Likes: 0
From: sadly,in illinois
Recently traded my deluxe for an ultra. I rode the softail with a sundowner under me Which was most comfortable. The stock seat on the new ultra was a nightmare. I am 6'3",260# and I was constantly squirming back to get stretched out. After 500 miles of this, I replaced the stock saddle with a Harley hammock. Night and day difference! It lowered me a bit and set me back enough to put my legs on the highway pegs in a good riding posture. Thanks to Chris at Legacy Harley in Effingham,il for putting me on the correct saddle.
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 3,156
Likes: 41
From: So Cal
My set up is C & C Fastback seat, Kury Floorboard Relocators (moves them 1 up and 1 out) extended bkake and shift levers, remove the heel shifter and Heritage Style Bars
Last edited by XARAN; Oct 7, 2011 at 10:23 AM.
Cruiser
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 104
Likes: 1
From: Harrisburg,PA
The stock seat is not going to work for you. It does not work for me, I'm 6'1", 205 lb. I am currently riding a HD Tall Boy that moves you back 2". The riding position is good but the seat hurts my butt on long rides.
I rode my buddies Classic with a Mustang Super Tourer seat. Most comfortable I have ridden yet. Got one on order.
http://www.mustangseats.com/Categori...ing&reset=true
I rode my buddies Classic with a Mustang Super Tourer seat. Most comfortable I have ridden yet. Got one on order.
http://www.mustangseats.com/Categori...ing&reset=true
Extreme HDF Member
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 10,045
Likes: 36
From: ST. Louis
I have that same seat on my 08' SG, best money I ever spent on this bike, tried the tall boy and had the same issues, I'm 6'4" 380lbs, also put progressive 440hd's (13.5"). The only complaint I have about the Mustang seat is the cover is not sealed,and when it rains it holds the water in the foam. I tried mink oil on it, to seal it up and it didn't work. Need to find something else while it dries out.
Cruiser
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 104
Likes: 1
From: Harrisburg,PA
Thanks,just went out to the shed and did that, now if I could only find something to seal it up, I ride everyday and that tall boy seat is killing my backside!
Road Warrior
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 1,764
Likes: 50
From: Gilbert, AZ
When I first bought my 2011 Limited on April 1, I weighed about 280 pounds. I am 6'1", btw. The seat seemed just fine. Since then, I have dropped a few lbs (down to a svelte 235 now, on my way to 200) and the seat isn't as comfortable, since I lost much of my "natural padding". I am looking for options as well...
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Advanced
Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 64
Likes: 0
From: Lexington, KY
Camping supply stores sell seam sealer for tents, you might look at that option.
Tourer
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 254
Likes: 24
From: Texas
I have that same seat on my 08' SG, best money I ever spent on this bike, tried the tall boy and had the same issues, I'm 6'4" 380lbs, also put progressive 440hd's (13.5"). The only complaint I have about the Mustang seat is the cover is not sealed,and when it rains it holds the water in the foam. I tried mink oil on it, to seal it up and it didn't work. Need to find something else while it dries out.
I also carry that ventilator butt pad in my bag. It would keep your butt dry if the seat got wet.
Man I tell you, the build on that USA made Mustang is impressive! Riveted brads instead of staples, sturdier pan, rubber mounts that contact the frame and fender, etc.
My Mustang is sitting on my bench waiting for Harley to get through with 2500 mile service. Got 10K miles of service free with the bike. Don't think I'll be buying any extended service contract. It sucks they have my bike for 4 days to do something I can do in 30 minutes!
Can't wait to loose the Tall Boy!