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Old 06-16-2009, 12:07 PM
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Hate to say it, but I'd probably go with the Dyna.
 
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5'10 210lbs...upgrade the suspension and you'll be fine...412hd's should do the trick
 
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Originally Posted by OldFenderGuy
Not sure what Softail you are talking about, but my FatBoy has as much legroom as my Dyna, which is much more than my 1200C.

With the 'cruise arms' I have installed on my Softail the legroom is increased even more, up to the point where I can extend my legs all the way out (34" inseam) and lay the heels of my boots on the pegs.

1200C;



Softail FatBoy;



Dyna Wideglide;

OFG, Those are all great looking bikes.
It is just my personal observaton that I feel more cramped with the footboard and lower seat height of the touring and softies. - especially after extending my 1200C controls 5" forward.
Now the Wide Glide is another story. For my 37" legs, easily the most comfortable Harley & will be my next bike.
Just telling the OP Life is short, so "do it now"
 
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Old 06-16-2009, 01:21 PM
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if it's an '88 then it's not a Dyna...it's an FXR
 
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Old 06-16-2009, 01:56 PM
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Im sorry im new to all the abbrevaitions and models sorry about that
 
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Old 06-16-2009, 02:25 PM
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Went to a dealer today to look around so the bike in the pic is not mine. But as you can see Im on a new nightster with apes and forward controls.

Im 6 feet and 211 pounds.
 
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Old 06-16-2009, 03:31 PM
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Buy it!!! I can't help with the size question other than to say there are guys here as big/bigger than you ridding sporties.

I paid about the same for an 04' 883XLC w/10k miles. Sounds like a doable deal to me!

Jason
 
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With those apes that would be about the same for me. How much where they asking for that Nightster?
 
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Old 06-17-2009, 02:18 AM
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Originally Posted by Chevync20
With those apes that would be about the same for me. How much where they asking for that Nightster?
If you where referring to my post the dealer wanted 16880 USD (132000 swedish kroner). Yes the bike is for sale in Sweden :-)

Tested a stock Iron a couple a weeks ago. So it had the stock bars and mid footcontrols. I liked it but liked the apes and forwards on the nightster better. Wish I could try riding the nightster with apes.
 
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I'm 6'2" 205 lbs and my Sporty fits fine with forward controls and 10" mini-apes. Extending the forwards an inch or two would be a bit more comfortable but haven't yet found a kit for the older sportys.
 


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