You may want to get the Kuyaken floorboard remount brackets, they move them 1 inch forward and 1 inch out. They really helped me to be more comfortable on my Road King. I also have a Corbin tall boy seat, that sits lower and farther back it helps with reach and center of gravity. I’m 6’2” and 270. I have ridden this bike to Oklahoma from Georgia and all over Georgia and Florida, I am comfortable.
Those extended foot controls are a great idea. I'm ordering a pair for my '07 Road King from another company but they're essentially the same as yours. I'm 6'2" so not that tall but to not have to go around the brake pedal to use it is a great mod. Thanks for the info.
To quote the parts assistant at my Harley dealership: “I’ve never seen a Road King look tiny before, man” 😂 I’m definitely gonna be changing the bars on my 05 Classic ASAP.
I know what you mean! Waiting for the day that H-D comes out with a specialty bike for tall guys. I’m 6-5 270. I have a 2012 Roadglide: 14 inch Vindikta bars, tall boy seat, extended footboards and shifter.
You are making it yours. Good job! 6'5" and 360 here. I ended up taking the floorboards off of mine and putting on a forward control extension and custom made pegs. I use a shaved down solo seat(less cushion) and use my luggage as a backrest. Keep it up!
At 6’2” I’m the runt of the litter! Yet I still have to change my road king handlebars and seat because the previous owner was 5’6”. Handlebars will be installed next week. Can’t wait! Thanks for the video.
6' 5, 370, big sob myself. Great video. I have a 2012 RK, added 16' meathook apes, tallboys foot plate brackets and daddy long legs seat. I finally feel comfortable riding. On a side note, went to a 21" front wheel and the ride actually got better.
Great looking bike. First and most important upgrade I did to my 04 Road king after I bought it from a 5'3" girl, suspension. It went from a good to amazing !
Really good deal for what you have in it. Nice looking too. I’m 6’ 5” 235lbs, both bikes 3” extended forwards, custom built seats to set me back, both drag bars with 3” risers. 57 frame hardtail chopper & 90 FXSTS.
@@ericoswald5222 VN900 is smaller. The distance from the seat to the footpegs is way shorter. That means a lot of difference when you seat and your knees are not that high. Another tip is to change the seat and install a thinner one.
I have its younger sister bike.. 2002 Road King. I am taller as well, + bigger all round rider.. i had to do some extensive modifications to mine, i havent done the shifter or brake petals yet.. but working on it! i also have a tallboy seat.. mine is like new, but as soon as i was able to i went and upgraded to a premium seat. ALso got 14inch apes.. KST Kustoms. Twin Peaks. must have!!! Keep it up!
heh Im going through this now with a 2000 electra glide. Im pretty sure the seat that came on mine was a "reacher" the opposite of the tallboy. Im going to go to a Police "Air Ride" seat. another recommendation is RIch's up in washington. Ive got his seats on my ADV bikes and they are outstanding. Good to know about the longer controls. I do not care for apes at all for me. I see way too many rider slouching with those, which is asking for back pain. but I will likely get some with a slight rise You are right that is a weird peg and bar set up the dude had. sounds like he was not only short but was trying to lay back like he was in bed!
My man, you might consider finding a Kawasaki VN2000. It is a 125 Cubic Inch V-twin, really reliable, tons of torque. decent beach bar handle bars stock, forward controls and worthy of a guy your size. That little bity engine ain't going to get it done for you. I've ridden Harleys my whole life and always felt like I was on an under powered minibike.. If you throw a set of vance hines on a VN 2k, a power commander, have it dyno'd and tuned, you would be amazed at the size, power, performance and reliability you can buy for well under 10k all in.. with low miles. The wheel base of tge vn2k dwarfs that harley at 68" with an overall length of basically 100". The wheel base on a motorcycle, with forward controls is what really determines if the bike will fit you..
Thanks a lot dude, i'm 6,7 feet tall too but only 210 lbs 😅 and i'm very interested by the RK. Could you share the links of the parts that you added to your bike plz ? Do you still enjoy riding your RK and did you bought the rider's backrest that you talk about in your video ?
I never thought id say I'm ONLY 6'4 but this comment section is filled with monsters lol but I just got a 2012 fatboy lo . looking for a better seat. Previous owner was like 5'5
@@ericoswald5222 well tough to say. You see I'm a new rider and its my first bike. But I do love it. I just need to find that right combo of seat and handle bar placement to make it perfect. Because the stock seat on there makes me feel like I am right on the tank
@@ericoswald5222 id say if you like the bike itself just look for better seats and bars. And maybe the peg or floor board placement. Ya never know. Could just be something minor that makes you change your mind about it
Hey Cascader, I am 6'2" I need that brake lever modification like yesterday. Could you put me in touch with your your friend in Ohio. I'm in Virginia. Thank you!
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I’m 6’8” and looking at Road Kings. This video was a huge help! Not a lot of people go in to detail on the mods needed to fit on one of these.
You may want to get the Kuyaken floorboard remount brackets, they move them 1 inch forward and 1 inch out. They really helped me to be more comfortable on my Road King. I also have a Corbin tall boy seat, that sits lower and farther back it helps with reach and center of gravity. I’m 6’2” and 270. I have ridden this bike to Oklahoma from Georgia and all over Georgia and Florida, I am comfortable.
Being 6’7” myself too, this video helped me a lot. Thank you
Those extended foot controls are a great idea. I'm ordering a pair for my '07 Road King from another company but they're essentially the same as yours. I'm 6'2" so not that tall but to not have to go around the brake pedal to use it is a great mod.
Thanks for the info.
Hay thanks a lot . I’m 6’3 280lbs also moving from a klr to a road king . Good video
6'4". This is very helpful! Thanks!
To quote the parts assistant at my Harley dealership: “I’ve never seen a Road King look tiny before, man” 😂 I’m definitely gonna be changing the bars on my 05 Classic ASAP.
I know what you mean! Waiting for the day that H-D comes out with a specialty bike for tall guys. I’m 6-5 270. I have a 2012 Roadglide: 14 inch Vindikta bars, tall boy seat, extended footboards and shifter.
Know this is an old video but thanks for it. I'm also 6'7" 290 (Former DE).
You are making it yours. Good job! 6'5" and 360 here. I ended up taking the floorboards off of mine and putting on a forward control extension and custom made pegs. I use a shaved down solo seat(less cushion) and use my luggage as a backrest. Keep it up!
Appreciate it buddy!
Thank you for this video and thanks to the other big guys in here. Apparently I’m tiny 6’2 300 feeling more confident about buying one.
Great video mate. 6’6 and 125kgs down here in 🇦🇺 good mods on the bike to get some much needed room.
finally someone makeing a video for tall guys than for small people thx !
Appreciate it buddy. Gonna make a few more videos soon.
6'8", 210, also have my eye on the road king as my first harley, thank you for the helpful video!
Thanks brother, 6'5" 250, looking to guy my first bike since grade school motocross.
great job thanks for the tips, update your cam tensioners ( from spring to Hdy) if not done yet!
I haven't done that yet but I'll for sure do it before all the snow melts. Thanks!
At 6’2” I’m the runt of the litter! Yet I still have to change my road king handlebars and seat because the previous owner was 5’6”. Handlebars will be installed next week. Can’t wait! Thanks for the video.
Great work Bro! I’m 6’6 looking at King to.
6' 5, 370, big sob myself. Great video. I have a 2012 RK, added 16' meathook apes, tallboys foot plate brackets and daddy long legs seat. I finally feel comfortable riding. On a side note, went to a 21" front wheel and the ride actually got better.
Great looking bike. First and most important upgrade I did to my 04 Road king after I bought it from a 5'3" girl, suspension. It went from a good to amazing !
Really good deal for what you have in it. Nice looking too. I’m 6’ 5” 235lbs, both bikes 3” extended forwards, custom built seats to set me back, both drag bars with 3” risers. 57 frame hardtail chopper & 90 FXSTS.
thanks bro, I'm 6'6" 295, looking at my first bike tomorrow which is a Roadking.
Congrats man! You're probably gonna have to make some similar changes to it like I had to but once you get it how you want it it's a great bike!
You should try Vulcan 2000. The bullneck model. You'll just need to raise the handlebar a little bit . Very confortable.
@@gilbertonatruckerchannnel8863 that’s the model , is that different than the Vulcan 900? I’ll look it up. Thanks 😊
@@ericoswald5222 VN900 is smaller. The distance from the seat to the footpegs is way shorter. That means a lot of difference when you seat and your knees are not that high. Another tip is to change the seat and install a thinner one.
Also, you could consider a softail heritage model, they are a bit longer, wheelbase wise. I guess they turn a bit more difficult though.
I’m 6’5” glad I found this!
I have its younger sister bike.. 2002 Road King. I am taller as well, + bigger all round rider.. i had to do some extensive modifications to mine, i havent done the shifter or brake petals yet.. but working on it! i also have a tallboy seat.. mine is like new, but as soon as i was able to i went and upgraded to a premium seat. ALso got 14inch apes.. KST Kustoms. Twin Peaks. must have!!!
Keep it up!
there is also a floorboard to peg kit, I don't really like my ankle position on them.
Very nice video, and nice bike!
keep up the vids , great job.
Great info
heh Im going through this now with a 2000 electra glide. Im pretty sure the seat that came on mine was a "reacher" the opposite of the tallboy. Im going to go to a Police "Air Ride" seat. another recommendation is RIch's up in washington. Ive got his seats on my ADV bikes and they are outstanding. Good to know about the longer controls. I do not care for apes at all for me. I see way too many rider slouching with those, which is asking for back pain. but I will likely get some with a slight rise
You are right that is a weird peg and bar set up the dude had. sounds like he was not only short but was trying to lay back like he was in bed!
Hey nice video! I’m 6’3 so can relate. I love the bags you have cause they’re much roomier inside and look better than the hard ones.
Do you recommend Wildhorse? I'm also in near that area and have heard some dealers can be hit or miss.
My man, you might consider finding a Kawasaki VN2000. It is a 125 Cubic Inch V-twin, really reliable, tons of torque. decent beach bar handle bars stock, forward controls and worthy of a guy your size. That little bity engine ain't going to get it done for you. I've ridden Harleys my whole life and always felt like I was on an under powered minibike.. If you throw a set of vance hines on a VN 2k, a power commander, have it dyno'd and tuned, you would be amazed at the size, power, performance and reliability you can buy for well under 10k all in.. with low miles. The wheel base of tge vn2k dwarfs that harley at 68" with an overall length of basically 100". The wheel base on a motorcycle, with forward controls is what really determines if the bike will fit you..
The back pain comes with riding from what I’ve learned.
Great Video. Do you have the info on where you bought the extended Brake and Shift Lever?
softbrake.com/brake-levers-accessories/
Make sure you use some locktight. My shift lever almost came loose.
Thanks a lot dude, i'm 6,7 feet tall too but only 210 lbs 😅 and i'm very interested by the RK. Could you share the links of the parts that you added to your bike plz ? Do you still enjoy riding your RK and did you bought the rider's backrest that you talk about in your video ?
Sucks to be a little dude but my god sucks being tall too. Hard to find good fitting clothes and Harley’s are all so small
Nice bike.
Did you do anything to the shocks
check your cam chain tensions. where did you get the extended shifters?
Did you also do the floorboard spacers from soft brake?
I never thought id say I'm ONLY 6'4 but this comment section is filled with monsters lol but I just got a 2012 fatboy lo . looking for a better seat. Previous owner was like 5'5
Are u comfortable on the FatBoy? I wasn’t very comfortable on the RoadKing
@@ericoswald5222 well tough to say. You see I'm a new rider and its my first bike. But I do love it. I just need to find that right combo of seat and handle bar placement to make it perfect. Because the stock seat on there makes me feel like I am right on the tank
@@joebloniarz4268 I’m still looking for first one too , the RoadKing made me feel same way, right on top
@@ericoswald5222 id say if you like the bike itself just look for better seats and bars. And maybe the peg or floor board placement. Ya never know. Could just be something minor that makes you change your mind about it
@@joebloniarz4268 I hear ya, so much more money to make it work , ugh lol
Still have it?
What brand and style of apes?
Hey Cascader, I am 6'2" I need that brake lever modification like yesterday. Could you put me in touch with your your friend in Ohio. I'm in Virginia. Thank you!
It's a company called softbrake.com. I wouldn't recommend getting it. I did a follow up video to this one showing how bad it is.
Let me know if you ever want to sell it - I am 6-9 330
What is the contact info for the brake and shifter levers?
Softbrake.com. but I wouldn't recommend buying them. I made a follow-up video showing how bad they are.
@@cascader9457 thanks i will check it out
@@jerrybeute8884 lol did you not read the comment
Any old road king came with those bars pulled down I'm 5'8 and my back hurt with them bars.
We need bigger bikes!
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