Author Topic: Making an R fit a big guy (Read 8158 times)

etccb · « **Reply #15 on:** October 07, 2013, 10:24:53 AM »

I'm 6'3" myself. A 88-89 seat ht, pegs down and back a little, and play with bars/stem combo. I think the rox risers are a good idea as well depending on bars and stem combo. There are so many different possible bar height and stem combinations. A taller bar will also go more forward naturally then a short bar when in it's nutral position. For a lot of taller stem short bar combos a 1" forward stem still won't get you back forward enough. When you go back a bit on the pegs it will also give him more boot room with the shifter and brake pedal that can be kept that way if needed.

zarathos · « **Reply #16 on:** October 07, 2013, 02:33:17 PM »

Thanks for all the advise and input guys! I/We really appreciate it. Sounds like we are going to start looking for a good R for him.

jcs003 · « **Reply #17 on:** October 07, 2013, 03:36:17 PM »

even at 5'-11" im feeling short compared to some of you guys.

john

jamieg45 · « **Reply #18 on:** October 07, 2013, 10:46:18 PM »

Quote from: spiritaces;14195

at least I dont weigh 140 pounds too. I at least weigh in at 210 so I dont feel like a true midget LOL

Jon your still short bud, and I will still throw you around like a sack of potatoes.

Grande huevos · « **Reply #19 on:** October 08, 2013, 01:36:43 PM »

I would get a +2 +1 steering stem and possibly a set of +1 bar risers so the stem would actually be +3 a nice set of handle bars with a bend that feels good to him and the taller desert seat foam and he should fit just fine. One of the best things he could do for himself to is to get some quality aftermarket a arms and shocks and have the shocks set up by a reputable builder (many to choose from) for his weight and ride style. Get all three shocks done too not just the front!

sameltoe · « **Reply #20 on:** October 08, 2013, 03:26:49 PM »

And if you find an 88/89 you can put 86/87 pegs on it and lower the pegs that way.