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mrb0nz mrb0nz
New User | Posts: 1 | Joined: 06/08
Posted: 06/25/08
08:08 PM

I stand 6' 5" and my inseam is 36". I want to buy a confortable bike.  Today I got on a harley and found they seem too short for my long legs.  My knees were higher than the tank.  Even with the foward mounted pegs it seemed a little short.  Does anyone make a bike to fit tall people with having it customized?  

 
eagleeye25 eagleeye25
New User | Posts: 1 | Joined: 06/08
Posted: 06/26/08
09:21 AM

I found the Road Glide the only bike I didn't feel cramped on.  I know this is a Harley enthusiast site, so I'm not trying to sway anyone away from Harley.  I bought a Victory Touring Cruiser.  The Victory's seem to fit the taller rider a bit better.  It's a great American made option.
- Trent  

 
TPAGE1 TPAGE1
New User | Posts: 1 | Joined: 06/08
Posted: 06/27/08
12:02 PM

I agree with the Road Glide suggestion.  I am 6'7"
w/ a 38" inseam and have looked for a bike for quite a while. The Road Glide is very comfortable, however the close to 27 grand didnt apeal to me. after talking with a knowlegable sales man at the harley dealership and loving the "old school" look any way, I ended up with a Crossbones. It fits fine after some ghetto mods to re-mount the spring seat further back.
 In a whole different direction...the Ulyseis, Ulyses? any way the big Buel fit me the very best. Its just not the cruiser I wanted.  good luck fellow tall rider.