Told my Shadow Sabre is too small!

[squarebore]

I'm loving my 2003 Shadow Sabre but I have been told by my wife and a few others I make the bike look too small, or "is it a full size?" etc etc. I'm 189cm and 120kgs (6'3" and 260lbs) and I have very long legs. I noticed when I look in a shop window on the bike that my legs do stick up a bit. Is there anything I can do? Put a fairing or screen on? cheers

[steve2010]

Get some forward controls, they will move your legs forward.

[Sgoatley]

Have you considered putting some forward controls on it to stretch your legs out a bit?


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[ejsaenz]

If your legs are aching, maybe forward controls to help you stretch your legs. some guys here have them and they'll be able to give more info, including pros and cons.

[dcracer25]

I am 6' 4" 325 lbs and I ride a 02 1100 shadow spirit with 4" forward controls and floorboards and for me it is very comfortable, also streches my legs out.

[squarebore]

Sounds like froward controls might be the go. I'll do some research on the forum and see waht comes up. Cheers

["D"]

Forward controls will most likely be your best bet.

It could be worse though, a friend of mine is 6'2" and weighs 375 and used to ride a standard 883 Sportster. Talk about looking like a mini bike!

[harpomatic]

you make the bike look small - not good.
bike makes you look big - not bad.

admittedly, my reply is inspired by the previous Haiku thread...

[kokopellioh]

I am thinking crash bars and Kuryakyn Offset Highway Pegs for the same reason: I'm 6' 4", 225 and feel scrunched on the seat of my Shadow Aero. Also, my knees tend to cramp up on longer rides.

[4sabre]

Forward controls will help a lot. I am 6'7" and 250#. The forwards were the first thing I added. The forwards that I have are 3 1/2 inches (Lightning Performance). I also have 3 up 1 1/2 inch pull back risers installed.