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Teofan
| Posted on Thursday, December 19, 2002 - 10:57 pm: |
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Hi Guys, I'm new to all this and have not ridden a motorcycle in 15 years. I love the looks of the Buell. One problem I'm 6'6" tall and 220 pounds. Am I too big for this style bike? Are there any models that can handle somebody my size? Thanks for the help in advance! |
Rick_A
| Posted on Friday, December 20, 2002 - 12:02 am: |
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I think any tube frame could handle you fine. Some larger folks have voiced complaints about the fuel frames. Just go out and try one out for size. |
Andrewb
| Posted on Friday, December 20, 2002 - 12:58 am: |
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depending on year make, a forcewinder intake should give you plenty of knee clearence |
Eeeeek
| Posted on Friday, December 20, 2002 - 03:33 am: |
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Choptop is 6'7" and about 240 lbs. He rides an S3T and an Aprilia Mille. Loves the hell out of both bikes. I've noticed over the years that a lot of big guys ride Buells... |
Newfie_Buell
| Posted on Friday, December 20, 2002 - 08:07 am: |
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I am 6' and about 240lbs and fit the S1 just fine, my problem is I would like to shave about 25 from my own frame. Change the breather so your knee don't hit it. And I thought this thread was gonna be about something else. |
Teofan
| Posted on Friday, December 20, 2002 - 12:44 pm: |
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Thanks for the advice guys! Newfie_Buell try Martial Arts to shed the excess weight. In 2 years I went fron 280 to a low before a fight of 204. Once again thanks |
Blackbelt
| Posted on Friday, December 20, 2002 - 01:49 pm: |
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I SECOND THAT! |
Ken01mp
| Posted on Friday, December 20, 2002 - 03:11 pm: |
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or join the Marine Corps, a guy in my platoon in boot camp dropped 70 pounds in three months Ken |
Ara
| Posted on Friday, December 20, 2002 - 04:36 pm: |
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Ken, But I bet he didn't do much riding! Seriously though, I think Rick is right. The tube frames are plenty strong and the wheelbase (55 inches) is long enough for a big guy. He may have a knee clearance problem with the stock breadbox intake, but the aftermarket has LOTS of solutions. The XBRs have a 52 inch wheelbase and are probably too confined for a big man. Basicaly it's a 250GP sized bike with 1000cc 4-stroke engine shoehorned into it. A lot depends on how the individual is proportioned, though. If he's all torso with short legs, he might feel fine on an XBR. But if he's all leg, I don't see how. |
Kerryx1
| Posted on Friday, December 20, 2002 - 04:36 pm: |
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After the fight, I lost 215lbs in divorce court! 'Ole Baldie |
Kerryx1
| Posted on Friday, December 20, 2002 - 04:41 pm: |
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Teofan, Check out a "tube" Buell. I have an S3T and a friend of mine is 6'6" 245lbs and he fits it like a glove with the Corbin solo saddle! 'Ole Baldie Good deals on new ones in dealer stock too! You definitely won't be sorry! |