Calling all Fat boy LO owners over 6 foot
#11
07-11-2011, 08:44 AM
I'm 6'1" and my stock Lo fits me pretty well. I may be the only person who loves the stock bars. Forwards would be nice, but the floorboards allow me to shift my foot position around. I like the idea of moving the boards out with the HarleyGoodies floorboard extensions, but I don't want to lose any more cornering clearance.
Using the heel shifter is the only thing that is dysfunctional for me on the stock setup. I may try to rotate it downward, but it would probably hit the floorboard before it is low enough to be useful.
Using the heel shifter is the only thing that is dysfunctional for me on the stock setup. I may try to rotate it downward, but it would probably hit the floorboard before it is low enough to be useful.
#12
07-11-2011, 08:56 AM
Road Captain
Same size as you and I did 16" RSD apes, stock seat, and mustache bar with some highway pegs. I'm comfy as f*ck and use the pegs everywhere I go and never use the floor boards unless I'm on a long ride and need to pull a switcheroo. Holy ***** $4k??? Black Hills HD wants 15,999 for a 2010 with 984 miles bone stock. But yea hit up AJ, he's like 6'7" and 350...he should be riding a Boss Hoss with an LS3 motor lol.
Last edited by DrWalkinboner; 07-11-2011 at 08:59 AM.
#13
07-11-2011, 08:58 AM
Elite HDF Member
I'm 6'1" and my stock Lo fits me pretty well. I may be the only person who loves the stock bars. Forwards would be nice, but the floorboards allow me to shift my foot position around. I like the idea of moving the boards out with the HarleyGoodies floorboard extensions, but I don't want to lose any more cornering clearance.
Using the heel shifter is the only thing that is dysfunctional for me on the stock setup. I may try to rotate it downward, but it would probably hit the floorboard before it is low enough to be useful.
Using the heel shifter is the only thing that is dysfunctional for me on the stock setup. I may try to rotate it downward, but it would probably hit the floorboard before it is low enough to be useful.
Last edited by Misbehaven; 07-11-2011 at 09:01 AM.
#14
07-11-2011, 09:22 AM
I have the stock Heritage crash bars on mine as well, although CycleVision will tell you that it won't work, all you need to do is drill a new lower mounting hole to give just a bit more front wheel clearance. I only add that so if you want a mustache bar or whiskers to add another highway cruise position you know its possible.
#15
07-11-2011, 01:09 PM
Tourer
6'2" with 18" apes and a crash bar with highway pegs, its pretty darn comfy for me.
My educated guess on why the price is so low is either it was purchased for a rental bike and nobody has ridden it (how I got a deal on mine, 10 miles on it and got it for 15k in 2010) or the fact that the 2012 bikes will be out soon and they will have a 103 motor in them.
My educated guess on why the price is so low is either it was purchased for a rental bike and nobody has ridden it (how I got a deal on mine, 10 miles on it and got it for 15k in 2010) or the fact that the 2012 bikes will be out soon and they will have a 103 motor in them.
#16
07-11-2011, 01:37 PM
Tourer
Same size as you and I did 16" RSD apes, stock seat, and mustache bar with some highway pegs. I'm comfy as f*ck and use the pegs everywhere I go and never use the floor boards unless I'm on a long ride and need to pull a switcheroo. Holy ***** $4k??? Black Hills HD wants 15,999 for a 2010 with 984 miles bone stock. But yea hit up AJ, he's like 6'7" and 350...he should be riding a Boss Hoss with an LS3 motor lol.
Bwahahahahahahha..............
Yeah 6'7" 350 36" inseam. Only thing left is the 3" forwards. riding the scoot pictured below....
#18
07-11-2011, 03:51 PM
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#19
07-15-2011, 07:08 AM
I'm 6ft even and I find the bike pertty uncomfortable after a short time. Mostly I think it is the bars pulling me too far forward. BR's Custom Bars is making me a set of ape hangers and I think that is going to help alot. I also put on a crash bar and pegs. That helps alot. I won't move my foot boards because I drag them alot already. This is my first Harley so, I'm trying to figure it all out too.
#20
07-15-2011, 08:51 AM
Road Master
My buddy is looking for a new bike so we headed to the dealer today and (shocker) I found a bike I wanted. They have a 2010 fat boy lo with 98 miles for $4,000 less than a new one. I currently have a 99 fat boy with extended controls. I would like some insight from some taller riders on comfort and what mods you've done to make it more comfortable for you height. I love the idea of all the options out there for a 2010 from HD and other companies. I know the stock bars would have to go but I'm looking for some thoughts on your comfort. BTW I am 6'2" with 34" inseam. THANKS
I did:
HD forward controls,
Arlen Ness 3" extensions
6.5" HD pullback risers
Sundowner Seat