6' 2" plus....talk to me

[retread]

Check out the Russell Day Long saddle, you send them your seat, with a couple of pictures and a description of what you want, they make it happen. They'll have a "group buy" later on this year, if they get 50 orders, everybody gets a 20% discount. The RDL and a set of Seal floorboards could be what you're looking for.

john

 

[sduskin]

Thanks

I have an SM6 and havent found any floorboards that specifically state they are for the SM6.

This is going to sound warped, but I would love to take my trail saddle and make a cycle seat from it. I have over 5000 horseback miles in that saddle and those are long distance trail miles. Lets just say its "molded" to my backside. I would have to have it dyed as its dark oiled leather and would not match the 2-tone black seat I currently have.

I looked at the corbin seat both the regular and the lamonster cut. Looks a bit deeper and squishier than the stock.

 

[4 MARIE]

Hey there,
I am 6'6", 360, a large guy in anyones book. I had test sat a HD triglide. It was beautiful, and about 36k. For me, it was "crowded". Seat and bars way too close together. Oh, we can sell you some different bars, no heated grips? Oh we can sell you those. Come on, 36k! I test sat my 2014 Spyder RTS and it was better. Not perfect, but better. Floor boards are supportive, and allow you to move your feet around quite a bit. I have never had another bike that is as quiet at the grips. Because of the fly-by-wire throttle there is no grip vibration at all, and your throttle hand will not go numb.....ever. The new RT is so powerful, quiet and effortless, it is certainly in a league of it's own. They do sell a nice adjustable handlebar ( not too interested ) and a seat that pushes the driver section back 2 inches, ( I am interested ). Like every bike I have ever owned, there are compromises. Or every car I have ever owned for that matter. The excellent so outweighs the bad with the spyder. I have logged 8 thousand miles in a little over 6 months, and every little ride is a joy. Just effortless pleasure. The ride quality is superior, they come with a quality lighting package for safety, they will stop on a dime. I am obsessed with mine. If you make the move, go gently at first, don't be afraid to use the "eco mode" it will still outrun most anything on the road. Once you learn how to do a little weight transfer in corners it will turn like on rails. Personally, I'm glad I waited for a '14 and the 1330 triple. I have heard plenty of bad news about the previous years. I don't think you'll regret it. Passenger comfort is High.

 

[mike5511]

Forgot to check back....life! Still on two wheels but looking again. Thanks for all the posts from the 6'2" + folks!

 

[JayBros]

6'4" Ectomorph

Had a BRP Comfort Seat installed on my Spyder as part of the OTD package. Fit, function and comfort couldn't be better for my bony butt. Price was definitely a consideration in comparison to after market brands. I gambled and won. YMMV.

FWIW, based on assumed trial position(s) highway pegs are not in my future; legs would be too splayed out. Will see how I feel about them after SpyderFest trip.

 

[Dan McNally]

6'2" with a 34" inseam . . . I have the RT LTD with the OEM floorboards and the stock seat . . . I added the NBV highway pegs which made all the difference. I can ride all day with no comfort problems.

 

[Hammertime]

6'4"

6'3" here. Ultimate tall boy seat & highway pegs puts me on the road all day in total comfort. Rode 14 hours with no discomfort, could have gone longer. Came off Ultra and never looked back. You are right about a grand extra, but well worth every penny. You will not be disappointed.

I purchased same -- can now ride for hours -- 2012 RTS

 

[Dragonrider]

I reiterate that I've never found a set of highway pegs for the RT that I liked, but I'm not stuck with the expensive BRP boards on my '14 either, which I disliked as much as the "upmarket" fenders....

My solution:

 

[mike5511]

I reiterate that I've never found a set of highway pegs for the RT that I liked, but I'm not stuck with the expensive BRP boards on my '14 either, which I disliked as much as the "upmarket" fenders....

My solution:

Where did you get those????

 

[Cajun]

Looks Like your set

Looks like your set man. I'm not a tall guy like you (5'10" ) but I'm a previous HD owner and I had to share this with you, I'm so happy with my machine and I really like to see you enjoy yours as much as I have mine. I'd been in the market for a new bike for maybe a year and had my eye on a 1yr old FatBoy here in Slidell, Louisiana. Just before deciding to buy the FatBoy, I had also contacted the local Can-Am dealer via E-mail for quotes on the Spyders. I thought they were cool looking but that's all I really knew about them. I really was already sold on the FatBoy I thought. I didn't know the available engine size's on the Can-Am, options or as I mentioned cost, it was a sudden and last minute thought to just get a quote because I was curious. While at the HD dealership getting ready to Pony up the $ for my FatBoy guess who calls, the Can-Am dealer. He was about 10miles away from the HD dealer and tells me this on the phone. "Just come ride it before you buy the FatBoy, I promise you'll love it". So I did and that day I owned and brand new Spyder ST. I've been from New Orleans to Colorado to Washington and back again all on my Spyder and man I have to tell ya, it's a great machine. There's many things in life that let you down or just don't live up to the expectations as they are advertised. Not this machine. It's fast, comfortable, awesome looking, dependable and a pleasure to ride. Get your mod's done to fit you and you'll be very satisfied.

 

[mike5511]

If you get the seat that scoots you back 2 inches, does the back rest still work?

 

[napper39]

heres the floorboards you :chat:wanted to know about that dragonslare had pictured on his bike i also had some on my 2010 rs.

 

[jgwoods]

6'9" 320lb

I might be the biggest here.
My wife and I rode our 2011 RT on a 7000 mile run from New England out to New Mexico and back. At the end of the run we concluded it was too samll for us, that we need a seat that is about 3" longer. I spent a lot of time pushing back and kinda squashing my wife.
We sold it.
Skip forward to 2014 - we missed it, missed 3 wheelin' and the stability, decided that the true function of the CanAm was riding 1-2 hours here and there, local rides, stop for ice cream, that kind of thing so we bought a 2014 RT Limited in white- awesome. We concluded that it was never going to be our cross country mount, but I wanted to ride to/in Alaska. SO, despite my thinking that a bike should NEVER go in a trailer I changed my mind and we bought a real nice enclosed trailer to tow behind my F-350 crew cab with a truck camper on it. Now I can carry all the junk I ever wanted to and more, also the CanAm and even my Victory Cross Country Tour.
Were gonna go from here in MA back to Alaska and set the camper rig up here and there, then ride all around on the CanAm and hour or two here and there.

What can I say- it's really hard to fit on a bike when you are very tall. I have the seat that moves me back two inches and I have the adjustable handlebars. It's pretty darn good and a pleasure to drive, just not for a real long day.