Man you are a big guy, in the older bikes pre 06 with the locking seat latch I think you would be ok, as it is pretty much a pin that goes into the latch. No real mechanism to be broken in my opinion. I am pretty sure the newer bikes are the same setup just without the lock, someone can verify. The seat pan is plastic of some sort, that may be a concern. Sorry could not give a more definite answer.

 

There is no mechanism to break on the newer models, so you are ok there. I would THINK you should be alright with the seat pan with the weight dispersed on the foam etc. But its to say for sure. You should have zero concerns about the actual gas tank though.

 

Well crap, there goes my title as the worlds biggest V rodder!

 

Your have it for a few more months. I have to save save and save some more to pull it off. Trying to do cash to save and keep from a payment. SO your be good till abotu feb. I know for sure I am going with the vrod and want the matte black but with the 2011 cheaper I might go gloss black.

 

the seat hinge only bears weight when it's open. Once closed 100% of the weight is on the frame. So unless you try sitting on the seat when it's open there won't be an issue.
You may want to upgrade the stock shocks to Progressive 440 HD though

 

guess I should have said I am planning on the muscle not the nightrod

 

You should go sit on the bike at a dealership and see how it feels. If I was your size I might consider the V-Max, or Triumph Rocket III or one of the touring bikes like a 103 or 110 street glide.

You need to consider if the bike can handle both you and a passenger.

Good Luck!

 

I did a few weeks ago and it felt good expect the Fake tank was alittle to close to my "stuff" for my likeing but I am sure I will have that issue with most bikes

 

You'll want to upgrade the suspension for sure, HD is still producing these bikes with crap suspension. And foot pegs. And...

 

suspension, pegs, mirrors, grips, exhaust....... the list never ends. look for a used 1 here already modded and save some $$$$$. jmo.

 

that is a option, if I can find what I want.

 

still on the kick of having a brand new hd with zero riding experience huh. well i sure hope your a quick learner.

 

I do not care about it being new but have been unable to find a used one with the options I want and for any thing less then new. I saw two that fit one a 2009 and one a 2010 the 090 was 14,999 and the 2010 with 3500 miles 17,500.

I did talk to a guy who has a older honda for dirt cheap, thinking about buying it and riding it till I get the HD

 

bigtim,

I highly recommend Legend Air suspension. No offense dude...


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