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Re:RoadStars-Big Bike 4 Big Guys? 5 Years, 2 Months ago  
Im 6'0'' After sitting on the Roadstar most other bikes I was considering seemed cramped. eg. Honda VTX, Harley Road King. Plus there are not many Roadies over here in the UK so it's a bit exclusive.
 
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Re:RoadStars-Big Bike 4 Big Guys? 5 Years, 2 Months ago  
6.0 & 220 here. I sat on a lot of bikes before and after my Star, none of which came close to being as comfortable or balanced. Suzuki felt heavy, the Honda too small etc. The next best was the Victory... imo.
 
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Re:RoadStars-Big Bike 4 Big Guys? 5 Years, 2 Months ago  
I like the size of the R*, I hate the feeling of the circus bear on the bicycle look that comes with smaller bikes.[/quote]
6-1&1/4 268 lbs. The roadie fits perfect, haven't heard your too big for that bike yet
 
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Re:RoadStars-Big Bike 4 Big Guys? 5 Years, 2 Months ago  
6'3" and 205, with a 36" inseam...(not to get too personal)

With the daddy long legs, I'm figuring on either floorboard extensions or highway pegs soon, but not sure which way to go yet...but the bike fits me better than the Road King.
 
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Re:RoadStars-Big Bike 4 Big Guys? 5 Years, 2 Months ago  
I'm 6'- 2" , 190lbs. people say the bike is a good size for me. (BIG!)
I looked like a circus bear on my lil ol XVS650, ...and people noticed it too
 
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Re:RoadStars-Big Bike 4 Big Guys? 5 Years, 2 Months ago  
I definitely consider the hiway pegs an asset! I enjoy them very much on my Roadie on long cruises.
 
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Re:RoadStars-Big Bike 4 Big Guys? 5 Years, 2 Months ago  
Big Bike 4 Big guys my butt!!!! I'm 5-8 170 lbs and it fits me just right OH and a 30 inseam It drives itself I rode my buddies Victory and it's like trying to heard cattle. Ya don't have to fight the Roddie at all. Guess I look like a midgit on compaired to you guys.
 
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Re:RoadStars-Big Bike 4 Big Guys? 5 Years, 2 Months ago  
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Big Bike 4 Big guys my butt!!!! I'm 5-8 170 lbs and it fits me just right OH and a 30 inseam It drives itself I rode my buddies Victory and it's like trying to heard cattle. Ya don't have to fight the Roddie at all. Guess I look like a midgit on compaired to you guys.
Judging by that picture of you on the bike, You don't strike me as someone I would want to mess with! I say you're big enough!
 
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Re:RoadStars-Big Bike 4 Big Guys? 5 Years, 2 Months ago  
Curt wrote:
I'm 5-8 170 lbs. Guess I look like a midgit on compaired to you guys.\

If you look around you should be able to get a good used 250 Honda. Then you'll be able to reach the ground with both feet.


 
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Re:RoadStars-Big Bike 4 Big Guys? 5 Years, 2 Months ago  
What do I need to reach the ground for I'm a GOOD rider I never stop!!!
 
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