Perfect bike for this chick

[gypsy]

A while back I posted a thread asking for advice on bikes for tall chicks. (Im 5ft 9) The response was great. I ended up buying a HD 1200 Sporty. Well I went out heaps and for some reason just felt like this wasnt the bike for me, It felt too light an really awkward. WELL!!!! My hubby bought a 1600cc HD and gave me his FXRS Convertible to use. This is the first Big Block I have ever riden and I LOVE IT. It handles soo much better than my 1200 and I feel more centred on it. I also dig the forward controls. Have been told that sporty's take a while to get used to. I would have to agree as it took me about 1000 km before I felt like i new the bike. On hubbys bike I felt like I had been riding it for years. So, now Im selling my sporty and have a mate who imports harley from the states so am putting my order in soon. Yeehaa. :scooter:

[skidMark]

awesome ...see ya on the black stuff :)

[nallac]

lucky lucky you.big block....
i'm only5'10 and feel my sporty is about 2-3inches too small for me i'd like to try it with forward controls.maybe one day????.

[Storm]

Nice work :D:D Enjoy the new ride when it gets here- oh, and be sure to post photos

[Trudes]

Good stuff, photos!!!

[SpinFx]

Putting forward controls on a sportster makes a big difference to the ride style....... also the bars play a major part too. For the taller person a forward control and wide western bars is a good mix, the only problem with cruiser styling is the lower back problems that can occur with a hunched over style of riding......same goes with the big blocks and any other cruiser too.
Solution, some big knarly ape-hangers ???? or a weight lifting belt ??

[Sidewinder]

awesome ...see ya on the black stuff :)


you should take your own advice (DON'T BIN)

[NotaGoth]

Congrats by the way.. Make sure you post pics..

Mums got a harley davidson xlh 883 lowrider.. its absolutely PERFECT for her and she absolutely loves it...

Its nice when you find a bike that is comfortable for you.. Took me a long time to find something suitable for me..

Enjoy.. ;)

[Virago]

A while back I posted a thread asking for advice on bikes for tall chicks. (Im 5ft 9) The response was great. I ended up buying a HD 1200 Sporty. Well I went out heaps and for some reason just felt like this wasnt the bike for me, It felt too light an really awkward. WELL!!!! My hubby bought a 1600cc HD and gave me his FXRS Convertible to use. This is the first Big Block I have ever riden and I LOVE IT. It handles soo much better than my 1200 and I feel more centred on it. I also dig the forward controls. Have been told that sporty's take a while to get used to. I would have to agree as it took me about 1000 km before I felt like i new the bike. On hubbys bike I felt like I had been riding it for years. So, now Im selling my sporty and have a mate who imports harley from the states so am putting my order in soon. Yeehaa. :scooter:

Good on ya gypsy. It's a great feeling when you get on a bike a feel instantly at home. Good luck.

(Just ignore all the brainless dorks on the pissy litle sprotsbikes, who feel the need to come into the cruiser forum and spray their pathetic intolerance around)

[ZeroIndex]

Good on ya gypsy. It's a great feeling when you get on a bike a feel instantly at home. Good luck.

(Just ignore all the brainless dorks on the pissy litle sprotsbikes, who feel the need to come into the cruiser forum and spray their pathetic intolerance around)

mine isn't pathetic intolerance, I do it for my own personal fun, and for fun at anyone else's expense, including my own... Blame Sidewindow... I followed him into this thread... no, wait... that's wrong... i thought it was one of those bikini threads with pictures... read the thread title: "Perfect bike for this chick" I've only just seen that it's in the Hogs and other cruisers Sub-topic... Apologies for jumping into the cruisers area the way I did :shutup:

[Sidewinder]

haha fuck your funny

dont listen to zeroindex i am the reaky "Hamilton's Loose Ewe-nit" with caver

[ZeroIndex]

dont listen to zeroindex i am the reaky "Hamilton's Loose Ewe-nit" with caver

This is exactly what I'm talking about... what exactly is reaky, and what's a caver? Are there still people that make or live in caves?

'Tis all good dude...

[hedgier1]

Well done Gypsy. Hope the bike is going well for you. Keep riding and dont worry about the other comments. Good on ya.

[pinkhoggirl]

Putting forward controls on a sportster makes a big difference to the ride style....... also the bars play a major part too. For the taller person a forward control and wide western bars is a good mix, the only problem with cruiser styling is the lower back problems that can occur with a hunched over style of riding......same goes with the big blocks and any other cruiser too.
Solution, some big knarly ape-hangers ???? or a weight lifting belt ??

Too right dude. Bought mine new and really hated the riding position - softtail bars and forward controls made ALL the difference. But in any case - every bike needs the personal touch (pink makes mine me! and I dont give a crap what anyone else thinks:whocares: ) - So good on ya gal - and Touche' DMTD!!

[Macktheknife]

Good for you Gypsy, enjoy the new ride and make sure you post photo's when you are in the saddle.

[peasea]

Good for you Gypsy, enjoy the new ride and make sure you post photo's when you are in the saddle.

I'll say the same and while my lady loves her 1200 Sporty (which came with f/c's) we had to change the bars to suit her short arms and we dropped the bum with some shorter Hagen rear coil-overs. I used to mock her for riding a Sporty until I took my bike apart and used hers on a daily basis for a while. Now I think it's a fun wee thing but after she plonked her butt on the big block and dubbed it the 'lounge chair' we are looking to add a third machine to the collection so she'll be more comfy when touring.

We don't often come across ladies on big blocks but if you're comfy with it.....go for it.

[gypsy]

Forward controls DEFINITELY made a huge difference. Feel more centred on the road. As for the "Monkey Bars"? Would never try them as they look as uncomfortable as hell to me, and I reckon after a few hours there would be no feeling left in the arms. Ha Ha.

[carver]

(Just ignore all the brainless dorks on the pissy litle sprotsbikes, who feel the need to come into the cruiser forum and spray their pathetic intolerance around)

lighten up , anyone would think your a HOG member

[Toaster]

great stuff. nice bike pic there too.