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Posted by 49Reo
- April 05, 2010, 11:29:00 AMI'm 6'3", 245 lbs and find the 1500 VERY comfortable; wouldn't want any less legroom that it provides; I find it has more room even than my '05 Ultra Classic; being scrunched up makes for a miserable ride at the end of a 12-16 hour day in the saddle.
Regards and such,
49Reo
Posted by Varooom
- March 27, 2010, 20:02:04 PMI'm 6' 3" and 200 pounds and have had some very long, comfortable rides on this 1999 1500. And, my chain doesn't stretch or need waxing!
Varooom
Posted by Kempy
- March 02, 2010, 15:12:13 PMHi iam 6'2'' and ride an 800 these are an awesome bike , has the consealed shock like the orginal style, pegs of engine bar does give you ample room, you need to take a ride to be happy on them before buying if you have worries
Posted by 1SG CAV
- February 24, 2010, 21:38:00 PMI'm 6'2" 230 lbs I have a solo seat and a two up seat on my 1500. At no time do I feel scrunched. and I'm 52 years young. I think you'll be fine. highway pegs are great for stretching out the legs when needed. and I don't feel like a giant on the bike either.
Posted by ski.dive
- February 24, 2010, 11:56:57 AMGet a 1500, there is no comparison except for the front fender... 
Posted by chief
- February 24, 2010, 11:48:05 AMWell. both drifters are basically set up the same. If you look at the specs, the 1500 wheelbase is about 2 inches longer than the 800. Two inches can make a lot of difference.
Seat heights are the same - 29" with stock seats.
With engine guard pegs and the floorboards I think either would let you stretch. I'd likely go with the extra two inches, though.
Posted by gonegray
- February 23, 2010, 22:22:23 PMI'm looking into buying a drifter. Both bikes have great appeal, but the 800's hidden shock is cool. I'm tall, old, and knobby. I don't want to feel scrunched up on the bike. Any comments would be appreciated!