Here is the question, 6'2" 350 pounds new rider. Looking at soft tails don't really like touring models. Like the street bob but would going up to a fatbob be a better idea? Weekend toy no long hauls anywhere.

 

Welcome to the HDFORUM.

I hope you continue to enjoy your ride here, as much as you enjoy bikes.

Only as a suggestion, by me as a USER just like you, create a signature line similar to my one line on my bike information.

The year, model, and all the letters Harley assigned to the bike. It will appear at the bottom of your post.

Doing this will be helpful if you ask a question. All Harleys aren't the same with many changes and variations over the years.

Of course, you can add it to any thread with a question.

You can also add any other details you choose and a favorite picture to the signature lines that will appear once every page length of your post in a thread.

If you like, you can also add another favorite picture for an Avatar you see at the top left of all your posts.

It will work..

 

Welcome from Sydney Australia

 

Welcome to the forum from Virginia.................

 

Welcome!

As a new rider, I’d recommend taking a rider safety course. Offered at many dealerships and local colleges. They usually have a variety of bikes to learn on, but nothing very large. After that, go and test ride a few. Oftentimes, dealers offer “demo ride” days, or if youre near Daytona, go to Biketoberfest where they often have test rides.

Here’s my point. You gotta ride something to see how it fits you. If you buy a bike that looks purty, but hurts your neck/shoulders/***, you won’t be riding much, and you’ll have a garage queen you’ll sell in under a year. I’m a big guy, 6’3”, and 220. I can ride a softail, but I’m pretty crunched up on it….even for short rides.

There’s a lot that goes into picking a bike that you’ll enjoy riding….not just paint and chrome. My .02.

 

Welcome to the forum from New York.

 

Welcome ... did you use the wrong word in the title?

 

Welcome to the forum.

 

The mono shock softails have less room than the older softails.

I think a 1993-2008 Dyna Wide Glide would suit you well. Wide glides newer than that were redesigned. The older ones would fit you better.

 

Welcome