How comfortable is the Deuce?

Discussion in 'Softail Models' started by keninnj, Feb 16, 2007.

  1. keninnj

    keninnj New Member

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    Hi all,
    I have been giving some serious thought to getting a new Deuce.
    Is the bike comfortable to ride.
    Do you harve to be tall with long arms to enjoy it?
    Any input would be appreciated.
    Thanks..
     
  2. H-D 4 Life

    H-D 4 Life Member

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    Depends on your riding style. For each of us its different. I would suggest that before you buy, you test ride a demo or rent one for a day. This will give you the only opinon that counts....YOURS!
     
  3. AoXY

    AoXY Active Member

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    I cant say too much but I am sure you will get answer when 04DEUCE (GW) write story about riding experience with his new Deuce.

    Jam
     
  4. ekw13Fatboy

    ekw13Fatboy Active Member

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    Purchased 06 Deuce back in October. I'm 5' 6" and average length arms 32". Bike fits good. No need to stretch out, forward controls fit perfect. I have changed a few things. I put heel rests on rider footpegs and changed the seat to badlander(leather). I am considering changing handlebars with more rise and pullback for style and added comfort.
     
  5. patsox

    patsox Member

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    My wife has an 07 and it is awesome! So comfortable..you feel like you are in the bike rather than on it like my fatboy.
     
  6. Duffmiester

    Duffmiester Member

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    I'm 6 ft and my wife and myself fit on it real well and it rides great also. Haven't been on a real long ride yet but did put over 200 miles one day and it was great. Thinking of putting some extended fwd controls on just so my legs can stretch a bit. Hope this helps some and good riding!!!!
     
  7. AzDeuce

    AzDeuce New Member

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    I've owned 8 other Harleys and am 6'3",210 so custom fit each one to fit me better. My 2007 Deuce is great for @300 miles after seat,handlebar change and 3" forward controls. My riding is typically 100-200 mile runs so it's great. If you are going to do mostly long runs...fatboy or something similar will probly be better. :D
     
  8. deuce06

    deuce06 New Member

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    The handlebars that came on the 02 Deuce as well as the 06 that I ride now make it uncomfortable on any extended ride. I am about 5' 10" and I have to lean over too much which makes my back hurt after a while. I liked the buckhorn bars that was on the 1996 Softail springer. That is the feeling that I prefer. I have a HD Badlander seat and it is more comfortable that the original or the Corbin that I had. The bike rides good, but it is more of a sport bike rather than road bike and you pay the price in comfort.
     
  9. colo1032

    colo1032 Member

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    Have an 05 Deuce w/16 inch apes. Rides well for distances I have travelled. No long trips, but when I do something longer, will probably need to stop and stretch every 2 to 3 hours anyway.