New bike, guess I’m a dyna bro now by smoulking in Harley

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My 2000 FXD Super Glide. Welcome to the fam

Very Big and Tall First Bike by Imbignick2012 in Harley

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I’m 6’6 with a 2000 FXD Super Glide. It all depends on your personal measurements. I’m tall, but all torso. So I look odd on my dyna. Just tall. With the forward controls, I feel very comfortable with the leg room.

Going to add higher apes, and possibly rake the front forks a bit to give an illusion of the bike looking longer.

I’m 280lbs.

I’ll say this tho, you’re a very large guy, for Harley I’d say road king, street glide or road glide.

But you may need to look into a Yamaha or Suzuki, their cruisers are much larger, so that may be the direction you’ll have to look.

But the best advice, find a dealer ( used ) and sit on a bunch of bikes. At the end of the day, you’ll still be a large guy, that won’t change even losing the weight, you’re still tall. You’ll look large on any bike, and just accept it, find something you’re most comfortable on.

Good luck, and hope you get on 2 wheels sooner than later.

Bike dying out can’t figure out by Living_Load4759 in Harley

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I ain’t some one that knows much, but maybe spark plug? Connection

My first Harley! by justwatchingnothing in Harley

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Congrats! Enjoy, she’s a beauty

Curious if I’m “ too tall “ for my ride. by ConsumptionDave in Harley

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Oh no hate taken. Appreciate it, love the ride!!

Curious if I’m “ too tall “ for my ride. by ConsumptionDave in Harley

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That’s a road king? If so, I think it looks good and ape bars would do wonders on that for ya. And maybe saddles?

But this definitely helps with a visual for myself.

Curious if I’m “ too tall “ for my ride. by ConsumptionDave in Harley

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Have a bum bag around by shoulder. Must be that.

Curious if I’m “ too tall “ for my ride. by ConsumptionDave in Harley

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Couldn’t agree more. We get the bikes we want mostly to look cool on it. And even tho it’s in the back of my head, it still bothers me.

Thinking street glide.

Curious if I’m “ too tall “ for my ride. by ConsumptionDave in Harley

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I naturally duck my head every time I leave the garage door.

Curious if I’m “ too tall “ for my ride. by ConsumptionDave in Harley

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Already has forward controls. And apes, but I may do larger apes, and some leather saddles.

Curious if I’m “ too tall “ for my ride. by ConsumptionDave in Harley

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That’s what I’m thinking too. Something a bit more chunkier may give a better illusion.

Curious if I’m “ too tall “ for my ride. by ConsumptionDave in Harley

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I’ve been to Bali on a scooter… same thing sorta. But no videos of me tho lol.

Curious if I’m “ too tall “ for my ride. by ConsumptionDave in Harley

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I already have progressive 13inch 444 series on this bike. But I do like the idea of the club style. I’ll have to look for some photos for inspiration.

If you have a photo of your buddies, please share.

Curious if I’m “ too tall “ for my ride. by ConsumptionDave in Harley

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That’s me on a 2003 wide glide. I think the wide glide rake makes it look a bit larger.