919 for tall riders?

karlmalone1 · 08-02-2008, 11:29 PM

Hey dudes i'm looking to get a 919 and i'm just wondering how many tall riders out there are on this bike? I'm 6' 4" and i haven't had a chance to sit on one yet, but i have sat on a 599. It was a bit cramped, not too bad though.

MaxwellEdison · 08-03-2008, 12:20 PM

I'm 6'3" and love my niner, best fitting bike I've found. Cruisers I feel folded in half, sport bikes I feel curled up in a ball, but on my baby it's just right for me.

zookmor · 08-05-2008, 1:09 AM

I'm only 6'1", but i ride with a guy thats like 6'7"and he really loves his 919

mcrider · 10-04-2008, 10:45 PM

I'm 6'3" (and well into my 50's), and the owner of a NEW 919

, I had to make a few changes in the ergo department to make mine more comfy. I installed an aftermarket windshield, Genmar 1" up and 1 3/8" back handlebar risers, plus I fabricated a set of footpegs that are about 1" lower. All of these mods made a sweet bike so much better. The stock setup was just a little too cramped and sporty for me.

squid919 · 10-08-2008, 1:54 PM

I'm also 6'3" and that's mostly leg. 919 is still nice and comfy for me, I've done as many as 8 hours on her in one day.

Eldritch · 12-09-2008, 6:34 PM

I'm 6' 3", 240lbs and the 919 is a brilliant fit for me. I do need to stiffen the suspension to support my fat ass though. Right now it seems like I bottom the front end pretty easy. Thinking of some heavier oil and springs to get me more push room.

beefsalad · 12-18-2008, 6:01 AM

It all depends on how you like your bike. For me, I want to sit up a bit more, and kick my legs forward a bit more. I blame that on my buddy letting me ride his cruiser though. I am however happy with my 919s, sans the seat.

rickard919 · 01-25-2009, 1:54 PM

I am 6"2" with no comfort problems. Changing to lower, more forward bars and Rizoma rearsets made my bike way more comfortable.

XRsteve · 02-15-2009, 3:22 PM

Being tall gives you the option of sitting more upright on the 919. I'm 6'1" and have adequate leg room. Yeah, you can feel tired or cramped after a long ride, but most bikes are like that.

TexasTraffic · 03-04-2009, 11:19 PM

I'm 6' 2" and will be finding out - I just bought a 919.

It has a set of narrow/lower bars on it, otherwise its stock. I may be putting the OEM bars back on... not sure yet.

I'll post more when I know more!

dprider · 03-06-2009, 6:33 PM

6' 2" (longish legs), and I find the seating position to be quite comfy.

Twincam · 03-06-2009, 6:53 PM

Im 6 and I find the position ok to be honest - Ive seen a few people add bar risers to them and also some who have lowered them - all depends how you like it.

TexasTraffic · 03-09-2009, 1:28 AM

I got the 919 yesterday and put the OEM bars back on - the straight bars were too "lay down" for me.

Today I took the bike out for a short ride. It's very comfortable! The bike handles well and has a lot more power than the older 750 I was riding.

maybe919 · 03-22-2009, 8:25 PM

6,2 long arms ...at first i felt i was sitting a little down hill after 100 miles dont feel that way anymore...feel just a hair of a reach got use to that also...once on he highway bars are just perfect its mostly getting use to a different ride guys tell me what rpm does it start hitting hard

Marta919 · 05-16-2009, 6:00 PM

I am only 5.2 and i can reach the ground with my finders but i feel this bike is a perfect match for my size
My husband is 6.2 i think and he doesn't look good on the bike - i think it is too small for him.

jay_blu · 05-18-2009, 7:19 PM

I am 6' 2" 185 and my knees got cramped up on a 7hr ride in trafic for 300 miles i had to stop 4 times. On the way back i made it in 4hrs stopping twice. The bike felt really good then no cramping.

I think shell permium gets me way better gas millage by the way around 46mpg all stock, and 40mpg on cheapo regular...

timbo813 · 05-19-2009, 4:35 PM

I am 6-3 and I love my 919. The stock bars were fine for me but I have somwhat bad knees so I installed buell xb footpegs for about 1 inch more leg room. The only other comfort mod I needed was some seat work. Everybody is different but you can modify to suit you pretty easily.

There is a wealth of info on 919's at wristtwisters.com in the naked bikes section.

fusion919 · 05-21-2009, 4:55 AM

i'm 6'3ish and 240, i have knee and lower back problems, sucks because i'm 19. but i never feel uncomforable on my bike. i have a 2002 919 and its basically stock.

maybe919 · 06-21-2009, 8:50 PM

got 50 mpg on a 400 mile day trip...and that was mostly highway around 80 mph with large windshield...im surprised lot of tall guys own 919...thought i was making a mistake after 2000 miles im all smiles

markus · 06-30-2009, 9:50 AM

I am 5.10 , and about 200 lbs. I find the 919 is perfect for me. My inseam is about 31 inches, and I have read the seat height on the 2003 919 is 31.5 inches. Seems about right, as I can put my feet flat on the ground, but just barely. I have a cruiser too, and the 919 seat is MUCH higher.

01'BLADE · 06-30-2009, 10:53 AM

My neighbor has the 919, I trade up with him every once in a while. I'm 6.2" and i find it extremely comfortable. I love that bike! What a sleeper!

fusion919 · 07-01-2009, 6:51 AM

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Originally Posted by 01'BLADE

I love that bike! What a sleeper!

tell me about it, i have people ride up to me and look at the riding stance and act like they can out run me based on the look of the bike, they change there mind pretty quick. its not the fastest bike, but not many bikes can just leave me in the dust.

maybe919 · 08-02-2009, 9:09 PM

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Originally Posted by fusion919

tell me about it, i have people ride up to me and look at the riding stance and act like they can out run me based on the look of the bike, they change there mind pretty quick. its not the fastest bike, but not many bikes can just leave me in the dust.

right about it not being the fastest but its the most fun i had on a bike..probably the best all around bike i ever owned...has enough power to keep you happy and honest