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Old Apr 14, 2014 | 08:49 PM
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Hey I'm 63 and 215, riding a FXDB thats a mini-bagger basically-batwing, bags etc. I was thinking of a touring model. Whats the better touring models for a tall guy, thought the road king may be the one!
 
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Old Apr 14, 2014 | 08:50 PM
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Any tourer can accommodate. Can change seats, change bars, add footboard spacers, etc.
 
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Old Apr 14, 2014 | 08:51 PM
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13 Heritage, 200lbs 6'3" tour with two up no problems.
 
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Old Apr 14, 2014 | 08:53 PM
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6'4 and 285 on a 14 limited riding 2 up
 
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Old Apr 14, 2014 | 08:55 PM
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Check out this site...
http://cycle-ergo.com

May help you get an an idea of legroom of the various models...
 
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Old Apr 14, 2014 | 09:24 PM
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those fugly road glide "feel" more spacious,but as said any tourer can be modded to fit.
 
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Old Apr 14, 2014 | 09:45 PM
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Road Glide......Batwings make ya feel claustrophobic
 
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I am 6'3", just sold my 02 Road King and now have a 2011 street glide. I had 18" apes with Accutronix forward controls.

Stock bike will feel like a mini bike to you. I had to install 13" apes, C&C seat that put me back 2" (love the seat), Harley goodies 1" outs, and Tall Boys floorboard extensions that put the floorboards 2" down and 2" forward. Now it feels like a bike.

You might gain an extra inch if you went with the Heritage or softail deluxe.
 
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Go test ride them all - everyone has different comfort points
 
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Go test ride them all - everyone has different comfort points
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