Marcarl Posted February 2, 2008 Share #1 Posted February 2, 2008 Got a 'friend' well I don't know him yet, but my wife is working on that seeing as his wife is a friend of hers. So,,, I got a friend who is supposedly 6'3" and is looking to buy a new (to him) bike. The reason being is that his wife likes to ride with him and the present bike he owns, although he loves it and it's a Yamaha, will not accommodate her very well. So how does a 6'3" person fit on a Venture? Any modifications necessary to make it comfortable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gibvel Posted February 2, 2008 Share #2 Posted February 2, 2008 Are we talking 1st or 2nd gen here? 2nd gen...He'll fit great. May want to put some highway pegs on it but it should be good from the get go. Just tell him to go try one out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freebird Posted February 2, 2008 Share #3 Posted February 2, 2008 I agree. If you are talking about a second gen. I've owned many bikes and the RSV fits me and my long legs better than any I've ever owned. I was NOT as comfortable on the first gen but opinions vary about that. Condor is taller than me and says that the first gen fits him perfectly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilot Posted February 2, 2008 Share #4 Posted February 2, 2008 My friend back in Illinois is 6'7" (state trooper) and he rides a 04 Venture along with his wife who is only 5'3" and loves it. His friends call him and his wife Mutt & Jeff, only his friends. When he walks into a place people pay attention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRider Posted February 2, 2008 Share #5 Posted February 2, 2008 He'll be just fine. I am 6'4" (fairly full sized) and my lovely bride is 5'7" (much more petite) and we both ride very comfortably on a 2000 RSV - the fastest Red color, of course. We have taken several 1000+ miles trips with no ill effects. The fit was one of the reasons I bought the Venture. Was almost set on getting a BMW LT, but the foot pegs are too far back and it just wasn't as comfortable. Also, if he has extra long legs, he can get offset highway pegs that will let him stretch out as much as he would like. I believe the Venture is one of the few cruisers that fit tall folks better than standard height folks. Kind of nice being normal for a change. Your friend will not regret his desicion to buy a Venture. RR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahoutzer Posted February 2, 2008 Share #6 Posted February 2, 2008 I'm six foot one -- not that much shorter -- and the Venture is the most comfortable bike I've owned. The only serious bike out there that I can think of that offers more room is the Victory Vision, which costs more, and you've got to like that particular style first -- some do, some don't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiteSquid Posted February 2, 2008 Share #7 Posted February 2, 2008 I am 6'6" adn have a 2007 Venture. Have him get the Kuraken highway pegs with the Longhorn mounts and a Stabel Natulus horn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z Factor Posted February 2, 2008 Share #8 Posted February 2, 2008 I am 6' 7" and never felt uncomfortable on my 87 VR. I guess it is something you adapt to since I have a ZR-1 Corvette and a 300 ZX. While they are not as spacious as an SUV, I still love driving them. So unless this person is picky about such things, I'd think he could be very comfortable riding a 1st Gen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WilCruise Posted February 3, 2008 Share #9 Posted February 3, 2008 I'm only 5'10 but a lot of it is legs. The Venture is more comfortable than any of the other tourers for me. Wings, Beemers and others (even my 1st gen when it had floorboards) I've tried are usually a little cramped for my legs. I'm sure that'd be even worse for a 6+ footer. The Venture is roomy and comfortable, even for larger riders. Most comfortable we've found for the Mrs too. She didn't even like riding before we got the RSV, now she's the one initiating trip planning! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big_mike Posted February 3, 2008 Share #10 Posted February 3, 2008 i'm 6'4" and i've owned both a 1st and 2nd and i prefer to ride 2up {sometimes} and there is more room on the 2nd gen over the first for rider and passanger :080402gudl_prv: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uturn Posted February 3, 2008 Share #11 Posted February 3, 2008 I may as well chime in - Yep, I am there at 6'3" 220+. My RSV fits me fine. Great ride. MIKE aka Uturn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spear Posted February 3, 2008 Share #12 Posted February 3, 2008 I'm 192cm (6'4") and 90kg (200lbs) and the RSV (2nd Gen) fits me like a glove. Never ridden anything that fits so well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mariner Fan Posted February 3, 2008 Share #13 Posted February 3, 2008 For a tall guy, the second generation Venture is the bike to have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigfoot Posted February 3, 2008 Share #14 Posted February 3, 2008 I'm 6'5 with a lot of my height in my upper body. The Venture fits me nicely. I did install a backrest (Utopia) but had to take it off right away. It pushed me forward just enough and my knees were hitting the end of the bars as I was turning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Bob Posted February 3, 2008 Share #15 Posted February 3, 2008 I am 6'7 and my lovely wife is 5'1 on a good hair day. We have no problems, And I am not a small person.So the 2nd gen is the most comfortable bike we have ever been on. Good Luck with your friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mariner Fan Posted February 3, 2008 Share #16 Posted February 3, 2008 I'm 6'5 with a lot of my height in my upper body. The Venture fits me nicely. I did install a backrest (Utopia) but had to take it off right away. It pushed me forward just enough and my knees were hitting the end of the bars as I was turning. The first Venture that I rode had a back rest and I felt the same way about it pushing me forward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hipshot Posted February 4, 2008 Share #17 Posted February 4, 2008 man, i never knew we had so many "really tall' members! i thought redneck was it! lol just jt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brake Pad Posted February 4, 2008 Share #18 Posted February 4, 2008 I'm 6'5", the wife is 5', and we pull our trailer, NO PROBLEM MON!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big_mike Posted February 4, 2008 Share #19 Posted February 4, 2008 now i'm gonna give it a test i just went on a date with a girl thats 6'1" now i'm worried if this works out will we both fit i might need to get that new victory after all it's the only other bike i found thats got more room than the 2nd gen venture Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Popeye Posted February 4, 2008 Share #20 Posted February 4, 2008 Height isn't always all legs. I'm 6' 1" & my knees wanted to rub on the front bags. It was close, but ok. Those 'extended' highway pegs would be a blessing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yamahamer Posted February 4, 2008 Share #21 Posted February 4, 2008 MY FRIEND "TREE" IS 6 ft 10 inchs AND FITS ON MINE BUT HE LOOKS FUNNY ON A VIRAGO 250:rotf::rotf: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boe Posted February 5, 2008 Share #22 Posted February 5, 2008 I'm 6'9" and my wife is 5"10". Im on my second RSTD (97' & 06') and have plenty of room. Kuryakyn longhorn pegs and good to go!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spear Posted February 6, 2008 Share #23 Posted February 6, 2008 I am 6'7 and my lovely wife is 5'1 on a good hair day. We have no problems, And I am not a small person.So the 2nd gen is the most comfortable bike we have ever been on. Good Luck with your friend. Sorry Bob - was ALL of your post to do with fitting a 2nd Gen, or is there some personal stuff in there you didn't mean to share?:rotf: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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