Triumphrat

Berggy76 · 02-02-2010, 11:46 AM

I'm 6'4", 245lbs...looking to get a late model speedy for my first bike. I have sat on a few at the local dealer but being that this will be my first bike I would like some opinions on my size in relation to the bike. I plan on going for good long cruises to the Carolina shore and mountains.

Thanks,
Corey

M.Guy.Vig. · 02-02-2010, 12:16 PM

I think you would definitely be more suited to a Tiger. Go to your dealer, and test both bikes. I expect you will be cramped on the speedy. They are quite compact, and 6ft 4in is IMHO too tall for comfortable riding over any great distance. YMMV.

Normandy · 02-02-2010, 12:21 PM

At 6'-3" I feel like the speedy is tailor made for me. I can't see 1" being a big deal but you do have 50 pounds on me.

Berggy76 · 02-02-2010, 12:32 PM

Ok just to clarify I'm looking at a speedmaster...not sure if you where thinking of the speed triple..sweet bikes but i like cruisers better..

M.Guy.Vig. · 02-02-2010, 03:40 PM

Sorry about that! I thought you meant a Speed Triple! You'll be ok on a Speedmaster!

americana · 02-02-2010, 07:10 PM

There was pics floating around somewhere, who has turned the foot peg bar around and fabbed up new brackets for the foot pegs and of coarse made a new shifter rod and it gave then at least another 3 to 4" of leg room

bruner92 · 02-03-2010, 12:11 AM

If I was you I would go for the Thunderbird! Or the Rocket3 if you're willing to spend the dollars. Thunderbird would be my next choice if I could handle the power and weight, but @ 145lbs I've been told the Speedy looked to big for me and that was comming from a Harley rider. Whatever! EjoyN' Life!

[]*[] · 02-03-2010, 08:52 AM

I'm 6'5" and 255 lbs and as you well know, everything is to small.

I have an America and I do find it small. Someone has mentioned the foot brackets; that might help some. I personally find the seat to be more of a problem (different seat on the speedmaster). It would be nice if I could move the seat back a couple of inches. As for switching to a different bike, don't know if it will help much. Thing are just not made for people 6 and half feet tall. I have been considering a Bonnie or a Scrambler because of the bench style seat. Although not designed so tall guys could stretch out the seat does allow for it.

As for power, no problems. I was on the highway with the wife on the back (under 400 lbs, and she would not appreciate me saying how much under

) and easily accelerated to 135 km/h (~80 mph) to pass.

Berggy76 · 02-03-2010, 09:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by americana

There was pics floating around somewhere, who has turned the foot peg bar around and fabbed up new brackets for the foot pegs and of coarse made a new shifter rod and it gave then at least another 3 to 4" of leg room

-Yes I have heard of this before and I will def look into doing it! Being as this will be my first bike ever, I think I will stick with the speedmaster size vs a t-bird...and yes 245lbs is muscle! (ex-american football player

) Thanks for all the help everyone, I can already tell this is a great site. I will post all pics and how-to's that I figure out.

erikmustride · 02-03-2010, 10:12 AM

I'm 6'2" and 250lbs. I ride my 2007 Speedmaster crosscountry with absolutley no trouble.