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Old Jan 5, 2015 | 08:25 PM
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Looking to buy a 2013 fat boy but I am 6'4 280 am I to big? Can I do anything to make it fit me better? Was thinking ape hangers and forward controls. Thanks for your responses
 
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with enought mods you can make any Harley fit ya....

You just have to make sure the bike FITS your needs... Via a cruiser or a road bike,, do you need bags and shield for storage, or just a bike to ride to your closest Bar.???

Only you can make those choices...

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Hi, and thank you. Will probably get saddle bags since I will be traveling and would y'all recommend 16" or 18" handle bars? again I'm 6'4
 
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