[Bikerdude53]

Hello fellow riders!

I am 6 feet 2 inches tall and need a litle more leg room on my 1998 Shadow Aero. Can someone possibly recommend a saddle that would help me scoot back a bit further towards the rear fender.
If any of you taller guys or gals can help please advise.
Thank you in advance for your help.
Long legged Mike in Arizona

 

[Cbjr]

You are just a little bitty fellow aren't you?

Not much in the way of seats that give you extra room,(actually the Mustang feels like it pushes you forward a little - however a great seat) but floorboards and highway pegs on the engine guard/crashbars go a long way in the right direction for giving you alternative leg positions.
I have been known to ride my own pillion from time to time with my feet on the back of the floorboards.... :shock:

I know about these things, I am 6'7"+ with about a 36" inseam..... :roll: cruisers are not made to fit tall people very well.

 

[AngryHatter]

You are just a little bitty fellow aren't you?...I know about these things, I am 6'7"+ with about a 36" inseam..... :roll: cruisers are not made to fit tall people very well.

Holy moley :shock:

 

[rat]

Remove your seat.
Remove the seat cover.
Shave the foam at the rear of the seat with an electric knife and a hotwire foam cutter until it suits you.
Recover, Reinstall. Ride.

If you have to buy the foam cutter, and two C cells... total cost of the project will be about $12.00, add another $10.00 if you don't have an electric carving knife.

 

[Aeromark99]

I'm 6'2" w/34" inseams and had a '99 Aero. I bought a Corbin seat that helped some - it sets you a little farther back, maybe an inch. I also put on Rivco highway pegs (that mounted onto the frame's front downtubes) to stretch out a bit from time-to-time.

A back rest would help too. A lot of your discomfort is probably related to lack of back support - even if you feel or think it's in your legs.

 

[kingham]

floorboards and highway pegs on the engine guard/crashbars go a long way in the right direction for giving you alternative leg positions.

I am 6'2" and did an Iron Butt on my ACE with this configuration. I ride with my feet on the highway pegs 80% of the time. I suspect it should work for you bd53.

 

[bookman1995]

I know about these things, I am 6'7"+ with about a 36" inseam..... :roll: cruisers are not made to fit tall people very well.

I know - this is why the biker gods created the Enduro! :lol:

 

[waydawg]

Im 6'1" 36 inseam. The mustang moved me back a bit and I put the Kury cruisemount pegs. Helped a ton. The driver backrest makes it worse though, pushing me forward more than the stocker did.. So I just dont use the backrest that I paid the extra $$ for!!

 

[Taranis]

I must be nuts. I'm 6'6" and I ride a '92 VLX comfortablly most of the time. Do you have forward controls yet? That'd help considerably.

 

[AverageJoe]

Im 6'1" 36 inseam.

I'm trying to picture someone 6'1" with a 36" inseam. That's quite a long inseam for that height...

In any case, I'm 6'2" and added crash bars with highway pegs. Definitely give you more options to stretch out.

 

[Dr Bob's Patient]

You are just a little bitty fellow aren't you?...I know about these things, I am 6'7"+ with about a 36" inseam..... :roll: cruisers are not made to fit tall people very well.

Holy moley :shock:

Yep, Chuck is that tall! He's the chap on the left in the picture below.

Bruce

 

[Big Al]

I must agree with those who say the answer is in the pegs, not the seat.

 

[roadsnakes]

I have the same bike , AND I`m the same height,
I don`t have a problem , but I did ride with a Corbin Hollywood Solo seat for a couple of years , and it did push me back farther. So, you could try that.
But, a lot guys with 1100 AERO`s have went to pull back risers for a more laid back ride on the AERO. (which is pretty laid back the way it is)

 

[hunter58]

You are just a little bitty fellow aren't you?...I know about these things, I am 6'7"+ with about a 36" inseam..... :roll: cruisers are not made to fit tall people very well.

Holy moley :shock:

Yep, Chuck is that tall! He's the chap on the left in the picture below.

Bruce

Hey is is tall. I thought he was stadning on his helmet! :lol:

At 5' 10" I can't offer much here but I can say the Mustang seat raises you up at least 2" over the stock seat. At least on my Aero it did.

 

[shrek]

You are just a little bitty fellow aren't you?

Not much in the way of seats that give you extra room,(actually the Mustang feels like it pushes you forward a little - however a great seat) but floorboards and highway pegs on the engine guard/crashbars go a long way in the right direction for giving you alternative leg positions.
I have been known to ride my own pillion from time to time with my feet on the back of the floorboards.... :shock:

I know about these things, I am 6'7"+ with about a 36" inseam..... :roll: cruisers are not made to fit tall people very well.

Alright, you win...I have to stop complaining about finding vehicles and clothes to fit me... 6'5" 34" inseam

 

[waydawg]

Im 6'1" 36 inseam.

I'm trying to picture someone 6'1" with a 36" inseam. That's quite a long inseam for that height..

Yessir, looonnnggg legs!

 

[psychoboy]

Im 6'1" 36 inseam.

I'm trying to picture someone 6'1" with a 36" inseam. That's quite a long inseam for that height..

Yessir, looonnnggg legs!

me too.

and finding jeans is no easy task. 32W/36L all thru highschool. finally i gained a few extra pounds....34/36 is a little easier to find.

but i still can't find anything loose enough in the thighs that isn't baggy as hell in the seat.

(spent too many years roller skating)