| Author | Message | ||
     Ratgin |
Hello all Was looking at possibly getting a 1125r but wondered how this boards heavier riders found it. Im defining heavy as 250-300lbs. I currently ride a nightster and while i like the bike i find im really missing a feet under me riding position and a windscreen. How does this bike handle a larger rider. | ||
| Rdglider |
not sure about the windscreen but it handles great | ||
| Haus |
No problems with big boys plenty of power and room for me at least. As far as the windshield goes thats what the full face helmet is for but the bike actually seems to redirect the wind around you pretty well in stock form. If not there already are taller windshields out there for it. | ||
| Ratgin |
Im finding that my chest is a huge kite without a fairing, I see the bike can handle a rider + gear of 395 so im gues im just looking for information from large rider on ergos and how they enjoy the bike. I mostly commute 30 mins to work and weekend rides of 400kms per day. | ||
| Ccryder |
I'm 250 with gear and have no issues. I have added a Zero Gravity Double Bubble windshield to help with airflow management. | ||
| Haus |
I am 290 and the bike fits me fine. its so quick and smooth you don't have time to worry about being comfortable. hahahaha. You can also get the foot pegs from the Ulysses which drop the pegs one inch. I ride 30 minutes to work and back rain or shine daily and love it. Get it, better yet test ride it then get it. | ||
| Xbswede |
I am 250 with gear and find this to be one of the most comfortable bikes I have owned. i also just recently put a zero gravity 3" lift shield on. Much easier for the taller rider to duck behind. | ||
| Dalton_gang |
I`m 240 to 250 before gear and the bike is awesome all though landing the front tire is a bit rough sometimes at that weight. | ||
| Fresnobuell |
probably will have to change the springs to make the suspension work correctly.....most bikes will be in the same boat tho. | ||
| Betzy |
I am 260 before gear and this is my track bike, it's awesome! Dido on the springs, see if they will do this for you at the dealership as part of the sale. | ||
| Ibppjr |
I'm 6'3" and 265 and it works great for me. The smooth air envelope this bike creates is big enough even for us linebackers. | ||
| Carbonbigfoot |
I'm at 255-260 w no gear, on a CR, the stock springs for STREET riding are entirely adequate. I don't have them pinned on the preload and have actually softened the damping up just a bit from the stock settings. There is a stunning range of adjustment in the stock suspension, you should be just fine. Have you ridden one yet? R | ||
| Metalrabbit |
You might not like the riding position to ride the bike hard. You have to be forward and down on the thing cause the wind blast gets serious at 130. The pegs are up, I had the feeling that your really high on the bike and its a long ways to the tuck position it requires. The bike is a total stooge at slow speeds but most race bikes are just like that and that is what Buell was trying to make anyway. The engine at startup and idling sounds like a pile of junk,, but that goes away the first time you grab a handful in third gear during breakin. The engine is Buells attempt at a track bike engine with a track bike powerband and thats exactly what you get. On longer riding trips only the thrill of the serious speed, power and handling can relieve the pain of trying to fit on the thing. Your not likely to get the full spirit of the 1125 with a test ride. It took me a couple weeks to figure the bike out and thats mostly what I like about it. | ||
| Carbonbigfoot |
Do you do mostly highway stuff, or slower? Might want to look at the CR. Great egros, and the wind blast isn't as bad as you'd think. The flyscreen does a good job of punching a hole in the air for your torso. R | ||
| Ccryder |
Jerry: What 1125 are you riding? Track bike engine, track bike powerband??? My 1125 has very mild and street tractable manners. It only gets wild when I grab a handful at 5,500-6,000 then.... yep hang on!!!! Almost too much fun but for a commuter bike, I'm enjoying the he!! out of it!!! Yeah I agree it does have a "different" sounding engine, might be because you can hear the engine versus the exhaust. Later | ||
| Rockstarblast1 |
 im 5ft11 135-140 and it fits me great  | ||
| Metalrabbit |
Ccryder,,('09 1125R) The "track bike powerband" only meant that those bikes are normally using all the rev range they have. This can't always be done on the HWY like it can on a track. Your bike may be "tractable" below 5000, mine is not unless your in second gear. Lets face it, most V-twins don't normally operate between 5 & 10,500rpms. Its more like a race bike than a street bike as far as twins go,, funny thing,, they are racing them aren't they? | ||
| Betzy |
Yup Racing in AMA supersport and Canadian Superbike and sportbike nationals, Doing great in all 3 classes too! |
