Author Topic: Making an R fit a big guy (Read 6849 times)

zarathos · « **on:** October 04, 2013, 11:08:02 AM »

So my bro-in-law is interested in getting an R. The problem is that he is 6'5" 290lbs. I know we can make enough power with one to haul him around, but what about physically fitting him. Any of you big and tall guys out there got some pointers on making an R fit him better?

Bigred · « **Reply #1 on:** October 04, 2013, 11:14:34 AM »

Dessert foam seat snd drop the pegs a little

dariusld · « **Reply #2 on:** October 04, 2013, 01:11:55 PM »

Raise the bars. There are different ways of doing that.

Hawaiiysr · « **Reply #3 on:** October 05, 2013, 12:26:33 AM »

DS650:p

Goon250r · « **Reply #4 on:** October 05, 2013, 06:20:59 AM »

Duct tape a couch cushion to the frame with the seat off.. Got Hemroids? That guy will look like me tryin to ride my daughter's barbie Power Wheels He'll be able to steer with his knees... I cant stop laughing at the thought of seeing it .. Please post pic of him on a r...

rk88r · « **Reply #5 on:** October 05, 2013, 10:54:54 AM »

Seat, pegs, and bars with less sweep (that'll move his elbows away from his midsection). The ds 650 idea is a good one also.

zarathos · « **Reply #6 on:** October 05, 2013, 09:31:06 PM »

Yeah the ds650 is a good idea. He used to own one, I mentioned buying another but he didn't seem too interested in it. He's more of a two-stroke guy, has had two cr500Rs. He was thinking about getting another cr500R, but really wants a dune quad so I said he should find a 'Zilla. He's a Honda guy and said the my R had enough power for him, plus there's room to grow power-wise so the only issue is making it fit better. Sounds like we can find a way.

red88r · « **Reply #7 on:** October 05, 2013, 10:45:53 PM »

I don't weigh as much as him but I am 6'4" 230lbs and fit on one just fine. The biggest thing that helped me is the +2+1 stem. Taller seat foam would also work great.

05450r · « **Reply #8 on:** October 06, 2013, 01:06:48 AM »

If you want to get involved with cutting and welding heres a good thread,check out post #8.

http://www.atvriders.com/vbb/showthread.php?423445-My-MX-National-bike-build-thread

jcs003 · « **Reply #9 on:** October 06, 2013, 04:38:06 AM »

put the 250r engine in a bigger chassis.

john

jamieg45 · « **Reply #10 on:** October 06, 2013, 11:48:37 AM »

Taller stem, but I really dont see the need for desert foam though. I am 6'3" and I weigh 230-240lbs and have no problem riding mine. They make +3+1 stems and if its a stock frame you can find nerfs or pegs that have been lowered by and inch and back the same. Good luck and have fun setting one up for him.

rk88r · « **Reply #11 on:** October 06, 2013, 12:51:39 PM »

Keep in mind extended steering stems also angle back towards the rider. Maybe some rox risers.

jamieg45 · « **Reply #12 on:** October 06, 2013, 10:12:58 PM »

If all is set rite rk88r the +3+1 really helps and it doesn't feel like it comes back that far, I run +2+1 on the lsr and it help3ed out a ton and I was so much more comfortable to.

rk88r · « **Reply #13 on:** October 06, 2013, 11:23:29 PM »

+2+1 for me I'm only 6'2" though. Maybe you'll hit a growth spurt Jon. :playful:

Drewski · « **Reply #14 on:** October 07, 2013, 09:13:27 AM »

Lots of good ideas mentioned here. Im thinking at 6'5", his boot size will be rather gigantic and will also benefit from an extended shifter. Probably something custom. I don't see a +1 being large enough. Peg and stem position (as mentioned) will do wonders!