He said I couldn't ride a Harley-Davidson because.......

[@AceGoodheart]

They said I was too poor to ride a Harley Davidson. (sigh) They were right.

[@blackonepac]

Where there's will there's a way

[@Pipe_Shop_Smitty_]

I'm 5'7. I have a 22 road glide. One of the salesmen, at a harley dealership, told me I was too short for a big bike. He said that before I even got the chance to get on one. That comment made me decide to go to another dealership.

[@RaySchrichte]

Great video with many great points. I'm 6' 3" and I had a '13 Breakout with 12" mini-apes and ended up putting a Mustang Extended Reach seat and Arlen Ness forward control extensions on it. the extensions moved the controls forward 3 inches. That combination made that bike perfect for me. My '20 Street Glide Special needed a Mustang Extended Reach Seat, Factory 47 12 inch bars and Tall Boys Cycles floor board relocators. I've got over 53K miles on that bike and will put another 50k if I have my way.

[@DetroitNinja]

The salesperson actually said that to you off the rip?

[@reknas78]

If a person is so arrogant to greet you that way, he doesn't deserve your business.

[@roadglide]

Or the job.

[@pharoah1200]

He doesn't deserve to be a Harley salesperson.

[@stogicide]

Facts

[@bikerinbeta]

The engine on the Pan America is severely underrated. It is an absolute beast

[@TravelingTall]

Yes it is. I watched a Pan-American run 11.3 in the quarter mile with on/offload tires on it.

[@KeithRowell-l7j]

I know a lady that has that bike.she sead it lacks power. She is going back in on a regular Harley bagger

[@nbowling10trio]

That's what I'm looking to upgrade onto. Got sportsters and vrod but I'm gonna get pan America soon for touring. It's grown on me and I don't want everybody else's glide, everybody got a glide😂

[@darrellwilson7734]

A traveling tall.I know, it might be way too early but I was just wondering.When do you plan on?The run to the hills five trying to schedule vacation time​@@TravelingTall

[@TravelingTall]

Hello everyone. I would love to hear what you ride and if your comfortable sharing your height, please share, It may encourage someone who's wanting to ride but was told they couldn't for one reason or another. Thank you and have a blessed day.

[@karenshoucairmcgray4902]

I’m riding a 2010 Street Glide with a HD Super Reach Seat I am 5’3 with a 28” inseam. 😊

[@DaleKnepshield]

Still on the 2017 Street Glide Special

[@DaleKnepshield]

Tall: I know that you put a lot of miles on your bikes. What Brand of Tires do you use ?

[@jhonnydumeny9816]

I’m 6’1 210lbs I ride a 2023 Pan America Special.

[@bigmike4788]

I ride a 2022 Road King Special. I'm 6'10", I have 16" bars, LePera Maverick Daddy Long Legs seat. I have a softbrake extended brake pedal and shift levers. They are great for my size 18 foot. I'm running spacers that move my boards out 3/4" and forward 1-1/2". My highway pegs are great for stretching my legs on those longer days.

[@motorcyclestoriesbydarkdave]

Good points,some people just don’t understand size and more don’t really matter.

[@bigcurt011]

I’m 6ft2 I currently have a 22 RGS and you’re right the seat is a game changer of course I changed my bars to 18 inch pullbacks and installed extended foot brake lever and highway pegs now it feels like I’m sitting in the bike instead of sitting on top of it …good video bro💪🏾💪🏾

[@joenelson1530]

6’ here and currently on a 24 RG and my trusty 09 Fatboy. I rode sport bikes most my life but even my Hayabusa got to feel a bit cramped as I’ve put on some weight up to 250 now a days. I’ve got bad nerve damage in my wrists so it’s been a trial and error finding the right bar seat combo to keep my hands from going numb. All I did was roll the stock bars forward an inch or so and it’s been perfect. Love your videos Tall.

[@bigman7447]

Changing out the floorboards will make world of a difference. Im 6'6" and love em!

[@TravelingTall]

Do you scrape more?

[@bigman7447]

@@TravelingTall not at all.

[@Supercase39]

I'm 6'7" and riding a HD RG3 and love it!

[@curtissumner9797]

I'm 6'6". Extended shifter and break pedal along with longer shifter pegs are a game changer. I absolutely love the police seat that sits you higher.

[@boxfullofbluzeg2235]

Tallboycycles floorboard relocation kit. 2 inches forward 2 inches down. Complete game changer. 6'6" 235 here

[@TravelingTall]

I've heard of them before. I want to try them but I'm afraid it would make me scrape more on deep turns. Do you scrape more?

[@RideFaster]

@@TravelingTall you need to lift your bike....

[@boxfullofbluzeg2235]

@@TravelingTall I'm a "less aggressive " rider so it's a non issue for me.Because of the pitch of the floorboard,I would say the heel portion is slightly lower the my lowers.

[@corymcarter6405]

I have the tall boy cycle. Relocation,total game changer…I’m 6.3”with bad knees…made all the difference…best comfort mod out there…

[@brandonnickerson8934]

6'4" 300. 2024 RG. 14" KST Ornery Apes, HD Tallboy seat. 2012 V Star 1300 Tourer, all stock, fits fine. 2009 Honds Silver Wing. Removed lumbar support on seat, fits fine.

[@RichValentine1972]

I’m 6’3” and ride an 87 Sportster with forward controls. Love it!

[@karenshoucairmcgray4902]

Very nice video Tall! This dealership and their team are awesome! 😊

[@benitomercado7617]

I’m 5’6 and ride a 2024 Streetglide with a Saddlemen seat on it, and I feel comfortable on my bike. At times I’m on my tippy toes when moving it back.

[@LYeah-dp9mp]

Great video once again. I look forward to your videos because they’re informative and for the traveling ones it gives me great ideas for places to see. I’m 5’-9” tall and I ride a 2023 Ultra limited road it to your amazing run to the hills ride in 2024 looking forward to the 2025 ride. Highway pegs are wonderful for long distance travel. The pegs brought comfort for my ride from SC to IL back in July. I will be sharing your videos with my sons and in-laws to help them in their plans and travels. MLMR

[@RedBud315]

Highway pegs are illegal in California unless the controls are also up there. The fold out pegs that don't have shifter or brake lever not allowed.

[@roadglide]

There are more fitment specific accessories available today, than ever before, to accommodate all sizes of riders. The disservice happens when you get someone who won’t seek knowledge or reach out to get direction to get the customer properly fitted for optimal comfort. Sales and Service is a relationship. “Care” enough about people getting comfortable and happy and you have the secret sauce.

[@22Royston]

Just for balance, I’m 5’10” on my 5th StreetGlide and never needed to change bars or footboards on any. That said I found the Diablo ST I had just too small. Ride safe.

[@leslieweslaski9537]

I'm a woman and 5'7" and I own a Low Rider ST fits me perfectly. I did install 6.5" with a 2" pull back riser's for a more comfortable riding position. I also have the SDC Saddleman seat and I love that seat as well. My first Harley was a Fatboy Lo, it was a great, comfortable bike too. I've ridden the Street glide and Road glide with no problems at all but chose the ST because its lighter and so much fun! Big screen electronics are not important to me when I ride (kinda old school there) personal preference. No matter if you're tall or small you can ride a Harley and dial it in to fit you!

[@BluAlualu]

I have a 2024 RG ST CVO I’m 5’6 I’m comfortable on my bike stock coming from factory. Wearing regular tennis shoes is alright still doable but when I have boots on with maybe at least 1/2 inch added I’m mostly flat footing my bike.

[@kennethcole1551]

I have the opposite problem and you I’m too short 5 foot seven shorter inseam handlebars are further away so I drop the rear and 2 inches and I got a seat that puts me up Closer to the bars I can reach the bars you do what you gotta do man Be safe

[@stevemiller6734]

6’3” with 36” inseam, stock bars, tall boy seat, 2020 road glide. I didn’t like the bars on the 2024 RG when I test rode one, too tall, made my right arm numb in about 5 miles. I did like the bars on the 24 Street Glide though. I don’t care for the look of tall bars either, but that’s just me, if we all liked the same thing life would be boring…

[@DStone68]

I'm 6'6 and I ride a 2023 road glide 3 and I love it. Of course I had to change the seat and handlebars.

[@MarcusTurner-b5p]

Nice video keep up the great work traveling tall

[@kevinchristensen8778]

I’m 6’6” I use a cmc motosports seat that pushed me back 4” on my street glide. Also use 10” bars.

[@BigTee3099]

I’m surprised he didn’t know who you were Tall! I don’t like it when people assume tall guys can’t ride. I’m 6-5 and ride my Roadglide perfectly fine.

[@yllibslayer]

I bought my streetbob from boot legger back in 2019! Miss living in Knox man.

[@dieselsoggydog6299]

I test rode that new street glide. Didn't realize the bars were so low. Hit a turn and when they hit my knees I was like surprise and thought "what did Harley do"? By the way, the average height of a male in US is 5' 9". Less than 10% of men are 6' 1" and taller in the US.

[@BikeLife_Commando]

I have a 2024 Low Rider St. I put forward controls and highway pegs on it. Best decision for me I made. I’m 5’ 10”

[@michaelloseke6991]

I'm in Colorado and I'm 6'1. I ride a 2022 Street Glide Special with no problems.

[@cewonz8884]

Hey Tall!.. long time bro! What he said was just ridiculous! 🤦🏿‍♂️😆 Blessings 🙏🏾😎

[@kellybgliding]

That’s one thing I love about Harley Davidson bikes. Is that you can customize it to fit you.

[@STEVEN-r4c]

Most HD sales people are clowns. The funny thing is they can't even afford the product they are selling. But, they have no problem telling you what you need.

[@BigMacC-v5x]

I'm 6'7" and I ride a 24 road glide with a La Pera Maverick long leg seat. I also have a 24 BMW s1000rr with a Wunderlich sport seat (gives and extra 1.5 inches in height). Both are comfortable. I contemplated changing the floorboards but I like backroads twisties so I'm nervous about scraping boards on turns. I definately use the highway pegs when i need to stretch.

[@Proph-d9f]

Im 5”6’ and I own a street glide and it fits me perfectly

[@twinenk15]

AT 6'1" 210lbs, I was told I wasn't big enough to ride a Harley. I was sitting on a stock Road King Classic. He wasn't kidding. I had saved up over half of the factory MSRP and a pre-approve loan to cover the rest. I was ready to pull the trigger. I left that dealership. Found one in a neighboring state. Before I could start looking at the bikes. A gentleman walked up to me and started a causal conversation, which somehow led to me sharing my previous experience with a dealership. He then asked if he could show me something. It turns out he was the owner of the dealership. He opens this his book. Show me his cost + freight. He made me a deal. He didn't have any Road Kings Classics available. New models haven't arrived yet. He told me that if I agree to that price, put a deposit down and buy $1000.00 worth of accessories. He will put my name on the first one he receives and discount every accessory. I pulled out my list of accessories, and he worked with me so I could get everything on that list within my budget.

[@seanliske2265]

Hey Tall between, you Matt Laidlaw, and myself at 6'9 must be some of the tallest riders out there. The only issue I have is wearing my Jordan's that are size 17. Other than that no problems. Keep up the great vieos.

[@tax905972]

5’8” the stick height is perfect on a Street Glide .

[@massimilianoprivitera204]

I’m 5’2 I ride a 22 Street Glide Special all I had to really do is lower it and out heated grips and done

[@Successtrend]

My office is in Sterling Heights MI and took my rider training at Motown. Primary residence is Texas, and I responded to an ad for a FLH. The woman sales mgr told me she would not sell me a motorcycle because I did not live in her area. She only wanted buyers that would bring her the bike for service. What?

[@fishsniper1537]

2024 RG ST with 14" meat hook style bars and Ohlins suspension, NIIIIICCCEEE

[@deelzridesandadventrues]

Great video! When is your event in Knoxville next year?

[@RidingandWrenching]

I have the stock bars on my 23 CVO RG. They aren't the best looking bars, but they are comfortable

[@georgerobinson9275]

I am not considered tall only 6'1" but I did have a bike with the extended floorboards and control system and it was the most comfortable bike that I ever drove. You may want to give it a try at your height? But the touring models I can get away with just adjusting the bars and lowering the seat and raising the shield.

[@worldfamousb4584]

Love your hight man 6 foot 6 is tall could have use you for my pick up games at the court lol. Haha

[@dougieV23]

As someone thats 5'7" i haven't changed anything on my 24 RG to mess with right height except the seat which put me up 1". I still flat foot my RG, think the factory bars are to low and give shoulder pain on long rides. Its about what the individual is comfortable on, not based off a height. My inseams 32"...

[@craigkemmerzell5741]

I am 5 foot 11 inches I ride a 03 Softail Nightrain with a Zippers 107 Muscle Kit 💪

[@stevenwright6573]

I don't know about every state. I do know that some have laws against the bar height being above your shoulders. So if you're planning on going high, check your state law. Otherwise, every police officer who sees you will have an excuse to pull you over.

[@kevinshack2004]

Great video

[@TravelingTall]

Thanks for watching

[@kevinshack2004]

@TravelingTall 👍🏻

[@mountaingoat168]

It's all about tone. When people see you, they are probably taken aback because you were gifted with height. If salesman said that nervously or in a joking manner, it's just stupid stuff people say when they are caught off guard. In my opinion, being too tall is a wonderful problem to have. I wish I had your problem.

[@Mariodupree]

Good practical information 👍🏾

[@louhmx1136]

They said I was too short to ride a Harley. I'm 3 feet tall and don't have an issue.

[@tonyspann694]

What type of work do you do in Knoxville.?

[@TheLazyTitan]

6'5" Road Glide all the way!

[@DaleKnepshield]

If there’s a will… There’s a way…❤

[@newmoney8128]

Tall can you add a link to the seat you use on your RG

[@vincentwebster8313]

im 5'8" on a breakout. i ride 300 miles in any direction

[@neano62]

So 2024 roadglides are 14 inch basically. 12 inch bar plus the two inch riser. Uno , I might just go 8 inch w/the two inch riser

[@mikedunn4601]

I'm 5'10"....I ride a 2022 Electra Glide Standard. My left hip gives me pain. I want to get a seat to move me back so I can get a little more stretch to relax my hip. However I also get some pain when lifting my left foot up as I come out of any stop. I test drove the Breakout and there was no pain at all. I can't trade up to the Breakout right now...what would you suggest I do to my Glide in the meantime?

[@davidbcossini8928]

Just if anyone is interested, I got this from the website: The average height for an adult American man is 5 feet 9 inches, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This is slightly taller than the global average height for men, which is 5 feet 7.5 inches.

[@lesliebagby1462]

Tall, I was asked by Chris Reeves aka: (Superman) to reach out to you and find out what seat you would recommend for tall riders. I'm 6'5" tall and recently had abdominal surgery. I ride a 2015 RGS with a Danny Grey single seat. I'd like to go to a two piece two up seat with a backrest. Something that put me back about 1.5" and down to keep me behind the windshield. What would you recommend recommend? Leslie Bagby aka: (BAG) GPTX.

[@terrygore2792]

00TG from Illinois.....

[@stogicide]

Never to tall or short to ride

[@tax905972]

LoL y’all abnormalities. I’m 5’8 and those bars are perfect for me!!!! 5’11” isn’t average height!!

[@six.....]

I'm 6ft9 on a road glide just fine lol

[@dfc193]

I guarantee that buster of a salesman that told you that doesn't have a drop in the bucket of knowledge about bikes and especially about engines in comparison to you. He probably hasn't ever heard of Zippers either 😂

[@RideFaster]

you need to lift your bikes.... RG 14" in the back 2 1/2 over in the front....OHLINS..FTW

[@tonyspann694]

Tall how many bikes do actually own now.?

[@worldfamousb4584]

What a goofy. Harley is one of the biggest bikes you can ride for tall people. Lol

[@scottlin777]

Interesting video. Too tall to ride a harley? My money is on you.

[@TravelingTall]

Thanks I appreciate it Scott.

[@kevinw7745]

Should have left and went to Indian. You won't be disappointed either.

[@fishsniper1537]

Sorry, I'm 6' Tall

[@whattheysayaboutme425]

Man just get a BMW ! It’s for tall people. I know I love mine. No extra money needed!