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Message started by Lorrin on 10/12/09 at 09:17:21

Title: Savage and forward controls OK for 6'4" guy?
Post by Lorrin on 10/12/09 at 09:17:21

First post!

Hello, I'm an experienced rider who has always loved the looks and simplicity of the Savage. I want one, but I'm 6 foot 4 inches tall, and weigh about 190 pounds. I figure I will have to get forward controls to even have a chance of fitting on one, but do you guys think that will allow me to be comfortable at all on the bike? I also may be doing the Bobber thing if I get one...

Thank you,
Lorrin

Title: Re: Savage and forward controls OK for 6'4" guy?
Post by BurnPgh on 10/12/09 at 11:32:27

IM 6'2" 180. Forwards werent needed for me but were nice to get. You may or may not need them for comfort but you might aswell. Ed L has sets here for about $100. Cant beat it.

Title: Re: Savage and forward controls OK for 6'4" guy?
Post by seviersavage on 10/12/09 at 12:24:31

I'm not 6'4 but I am 6' 240. I put forward controls and wider handlebars and upgraded pegs. Bike is comfortable for me now. You might consider 5 inch forward controls, Thats what I should have done.
Seviersavage

Title: Re: Savage and forward controls OK for 6'4" guy?
Post by Demin on 10/12/09 at 14:29:46

I'm 6'3",270ish.I have the 4" forwards,I also have a set of 5's that I haven't put on yet.4" isn't too bad.I can't stretch out like I do on the Harley,but it's ok.

Title: Where is a good place to purchase Forward Controls
Post by Lorrin on 10/13/09 at 10:50:36

Where is a good place to buy forward controls?

Thanks,
Lorrin

Title: Re: Savage and forward controls OK for 6'4" guy?
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 10/13/09 at 11:04:43

A persons body proportions are important here. My wife is only 2 " taller than me, but when I get in to drive after shes been in the seat, I have to move it about 4 inches. She just has longer legs. You tall guys should share your inseam measurements with each other. That might help people decide how much extension theyll need to achieve the comfort level they want.

Ed L is the maker of the forward controls.

Title: Re: Savage and forward controls OK for 6'4" guy?
Post by nicholas on 10/13/09 at 11:17:35

Yes where is a good place - I would also like to buy a set - prob 4"

Title: Re: Savage and forward controls OK for 6'4" guy?
Post by rigidchop on 10/13/09 at 15:40:17

i'm 5'9" and i thought the 4" forwards from ed l were the best mod ever. i really dont know how some of you taller guys do it without them. next i need to find some pull back bars, i feel like i'm being pulled off of the bike, my arms can't take it.

Title: Re: Savage and forward controls OK for 6'4" guy?
Post by BurnPgh on 10/13/09 at 17:57:08

There are only two places to get Fwd controls for our thumper. If you hunt online you'll eventually find a super chromey set for $4-600 depedning where you finally end up locating it. The other option is to make a post in the marketplace to grab Ed Ls attention. His sets are about $100 and work just dandy but are bare aluminum so if pretty is an issue for you...

Title: Re: Savage and forward controls OK for 6'4" guy?
Post by flcruzr on 10/13/09 at 19:21:35

Those of you who have added Ed's forward controls, are they difficult to install?

Title: Re: Savage and forward controls OK for 6'4" guy?
Post by seviersavage on 10/13/09 at 20:10:40

No not difficult, took me about an hour, I was slow and methodical.
Sevier

Title: Re: Savage and forward controls OK for 6'4" guy?
Post by Routy on 10/13/09 at 22:05:08

What do "forward controls" consist of ? Better yet, any pics anywhere ?

Title: Re: Savage and forward controls OK for 6'4" guy?
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 10/13/09 at 23:16:56

5166617D43747B130 wrote:

IM 6'2" 180. Forwards werent needed for me but were nice to get. You may or may not need them for comfort but you might aswell. Ed L has sets here for about $100. Cant beat it.

NOTE* ED L is named as source..

Yet, someone asked for a source. so,, I responded..

A persons body proportions are important here. My wife is only 2 " taller than me, but when I get in to drive after shes been in the seat, I have to move it about 4 inches. She just has longer legs. You tall guys should share your inseam measurements with each other. That might help people decide how much extension theyll need to achieve the comfort level they want.

Ed L is the maker of the forward controls.

NOTE* ED L is named as source.

YET, the next post asks...

Yes where is a good place - I would also like to buy a set - prob 4"

Whats the point of typing answers if people wont read?

Title: Re: Savage and forward controls OK for 6'4" guy?
Post by Routy on 10/13/09 at 23:26:35

Hey, I can read, I just wanna see'm.

I've seen them mentioned quite often, but never saying what they do, or consist of. I am 6' 185, and I always feel like the bike is too short for me. From what I read here, I conclude forward controls would help my problem.

Title: Re: Savage and forward controls OK for 6'4" guy?
Post by Dj12midnit on 10/14/09 at 09:30:55

Ok Ok Let me make this easy for everyone. http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1202177312/0

http://w3.bikepics.com/pics/2008%5C02%5C04%5Cbikepics-1172644-full.jpg

Title: Re: Savage and forward controls OK for 6'4" guy?
Post by Routy on 10/15/09 at 07:27:15

Thanks for the info/ pic etc. It make me think I could use it.
I'd sure like to see it already installed too. Does it look like a mod ?
Maybe if it was powder coated black ?

Title: Re: Savage and forward controls OK for 6'4" guy?
Post by suslik83 on 10/15/09 at 13:36:03

I`m 185 cm 75 kg and have driven with modified bike for a for three years now - and choose this kind of modificatin
http://www.orkut.com/Main#AlbumZoom?uid=5129491369729967367&pid=1243366269069&aid=1225633087$pid=1243366269069
and it has been ok with all bars - drug,beach and even with apehangers!