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Posted 8/5/2003 8:02:02 AM
 

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i'm 6'3" i would like the 1200s, it feels comfortable, but can someone whose not a saleperson tell me if im 2 big for this bike

glenn
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Posted 8/7/2003 7:18:42 PM
 

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If your comfortable ride it. I myself am 6'3" and prefer the custom due to the forward controls, they allow for a little more leg room. Don't worry about power the 1200 has plenty!!
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Posted 8/18/2003 12:45:41 PM
 

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I am 6'2" and bought the 1200S back in March. I feel that if you are going to get this bike, definately ad on the forward controls, it makes a world of difference. Otherwise, your knees are going to cramp up within less than an hour. While the bike does have a fully tunable suspension, it is still a Sporty and the seat on the sport doesn't lift you to allow for longer legs.
Other than that, it is a phenomenal bike that outperformance any other stock twin regardless of size, and thats before changing anything on it.

Matt Hood
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Posted 9/19/2003 4:55:52 PM
 

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I am 6'3" my XL1200S works for me...
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Posted 10/14/2003 11:30:08 PM
 

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I'm 6'3" and recently bought a 1200S. I love the bike. Real maneuverable and plenty of power - for around town. It feels a little cramped for longer rides. Forward controls might fix tho I hear.
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Posted 3/15/2004 4:24:17 PM
 

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I'm 6'2", 225 lbs. with a the same bike. I put freeway pegs on and changed the seat to a touring seat and have no problems with cramping or sore butt. 200 miles last weekend and of five guys that went on various bikes, I was the only one not complaining.

Steve
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