Boov Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 Newbie here with a question. :icon_wave: I really want an XX but I don't know how well it will fit me. I'm 6'2" and a big boned. Up here in Michigan it's not easy to find bike to look at and sit on this time of year to check out how much I like one. Before I consider traveling to look at one for sale online I would like to hear opinions about how it will work for me. Are there any other bigger guys on XX's. Is there anybody in West Michigan, GR area that has one that's not deep in storage that I can sit on and check out? Boov Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EVLXX Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 Why hello Tiny..... Just kidding, yes there are lots of big guys here that ride the Bird, and Love it. Some of the really Tall guys installed foot-peg lowering brackets to give the Knees a little help, and I'm sure they'll all say the same. Ride it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JuXXtin Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 6'3" and sometimes big boned. No probs, feels great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JB4XX Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 6'5" and Big Boned... Ride all day. I did do a peg mod and it made a big difference. I live in southern Indiana, long drive for you. You should have some Michigan peeps speak up soon... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaygermeister Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 I'm 6'2" with stock ergo's and I can ride 10.5 hours strait with out much problem. If you want a bike like this the XX is one of your more confy picks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobicus Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 Newbie here with a question. :icon_wave: I really want an XX but I don't know how well it will fit me. I'm 6'2" and a big boned. Up here in Michigan it's not easy to find bike to look at and sit on this time of year to check out how much I like one. Before I consider traveling to look at one for sale online I would like to hear opinions about how it will work for me. Are there any other bigger guys on XX's. Is there anybody in West Michigan, GR area that has one that's not deep in storage that I can sit on and check out? Boov The XX is a big guy bike (says the short guy) Where in Michigan? We've got some board members in Michigan, I bet one of them would let you sit on their XX. If you're worried about your knees, DavesXX01 offers peg lowering brackets (actually, I'll be taking over the sales of those when he moves to Arizona in a week or so) which really make a difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redbird Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 As stated, it's a popular choice for larger guys. You need look no farther than your typical XX meet to realize this. I'm 6'3", 220lbs and I'm lucky to be called average in this crowd. As a sporting bike for a big guy you can't do much better. If you want to sit on one before buying, I'd suggest posting your request in the pub. We've got guys in your area that are much more likely to see it there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TX1100F Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 6' 1" and "husky". Fits perfectly. A guy I rode with a couple times was about 5' 4"ish with a XX and couldn't touch his toes to the ground at the same time. He looked like an Ewok riding the thing. He sold it and got a low slung cruiser he could flat-foot at stoplights. You'll love the 'bird. Contrary to the general sport style of the bike (and thus would expect discomfort), the ergonomics are great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearXX Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 6' 1" and "husky". Fits perfectly. You'll love the 'bird. Contrary to the general sport style of the bike (and thus would expect discomfort), the ergonomics are great. +3 This is my third Bird... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDAZ XX Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 6'2" and I went the opposite way with my mod. I raised the seat an inch. Rode 18hrs and legs were the least of my worries. My ass on the other hand was another story. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFT Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 I'm 6'-2" with a 36" inseam. I did buy the lowering blocks but rode for years without them. Also added VFR bars. It is a big guy's bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fast Eddy Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 I'm also a Little "big boned" and 6'1". The bike fits me great for sport touring. Stock ergo's. If you want to grab a fairy ride across the pond to Milwaukee, your welcome to check mine out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XXPilot Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 As stated, it's a popular choice for larger guys. You need look no farther than your typical XX meet to realize this. I'm 6'3", 220lbs and I'm lucky to be called average in this crowd. As a sporting bike for a big guy you can't do much better. If you want to sit on one before buying, I'd suggest posting your request in the pub. We've got guys in your area that are much more likely to see it there. Im also 6`3, 220lbs. Never modified seat or pegs and have had no problems in the ride position. If I were going to modify anything to give more leg room it would be the seat, that way you dont interfere with the ground clearance and can still crank it into the twisties Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eazzrider Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 6-3 and 275. Get yourself a ZZR 1200. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwimack Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 6-3 and 275. Get yourself a ZZR 1200. 6-6 300 I've put 67,000miles on mine, stock pegs and handle bars........................ you get used to it........... harden up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardCranium Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 I'm 17'11" tall and my knees hurt after a few hours on the bird. J/K. I am 6'4" and my right knee...not sure why only my right...hurts after a few hours in the saddle. My corbin seat is dished out though so I sit a bit lower thus making it even tighter on my knees. The Daves Lowering Brackets helped a lot though. My longest straight trip was 10hrs. After the first few hours it was a lot easier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warp11XX Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 If you want to grab ** a fairy ride across the pond to Milwaukee, your welcome to check mine out. ** Also known as a ZX14 in biker speak 6'2" and 330# or so this week. Small boned says Ben. '03 model. Added VFR bars and peg lowering brackets, but didn't really require them for comfort over stock. Bike fits like it was custom molded for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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