Ed Thompson wrote on 12/31/69 at 16:00:06:how do the bigger guys fit these for long rides? I'm pushing 6' and weigh about 200 lbs i just want to make sure i'll be comfortable on the thing.
I'm the same size. 6'-200# I've spent a grand total of less than $100 to change my stocker to a more comfortable, snarling, roaring, umm...savage beast
The only thing I've got left on my to-do list in the comfort area is a set of highway pegs. I've had several bikes in my life and this one suits me very well. It accelerates hard, handles reasonable well in the twisties for me (but it's no crotch rocket), has exactly the look I wanted, and with a Screaming Eagle muffler, just sounds great.
I guess it depends on your definition of long rides...you're gonna have to fuel up after about 100-120 miles...which means a few minutes out of the saddle. In another thread I mentioned that I spent 2 straight hours on the bike on Tuesday, and was comfortable (read "no monkey butt") for almost the entire time. If you're gonna run down the interstate at 80 mph for hours on end on a regular basis, you might think about another bike. The light weight of the Savage, which makes it so much fun to fling around curves, also contributes to some buffeting at 70-75 mph when you're running with the cages and semi's.
Having said all of that, I LOVE my bike.