Newbe Saying Hello

[BIGLRY]

Hey everybody...been a member here for a while but more of a lurker so decided today to stop lurking. I feel creepy lurking anyway!

Have several bikes currently. A 2014 Triumph Rocket 3 Roadster and a 2005 Harley FatBoy. Want to add a long range cruiser to my stable.

Here's my problem. Went to my local Honda dealer and sat on a F6B. Felt really cramped. I am only 6'0" but heavy like 275lbs. I don't want to buy a long distance cruiser that I am uncomfortable on obviously. What can be done to make things roomier? Thanks for listening.

You can make it fit Grumpy,
I'm 6'5" 400 lb, 36" inseam and was able to make the F6B fit me quite well. First was the Russel Day Long saddle(up 3" back 4") then once my sweet ass was feeling perfect I installed a 16" Klock Works Flair shield that I drilled new mounting holes to raise it another 1". Now that I had my head and ass feeling good I installed HeliBars to get my hands, arms and shoulders in the most comfortable position, thus stopping all shoulder and neck pain. Next was to take care of my foot issues (size 16 boot). I put on the 3/4" dropped floor board mounts from Kuryakyn with different pegs.
After all that my F6B fits me like a glove and with the Ego lll pegs I can stretch out when the need arises.

Note: Those are not all my F6B mods, only the ones I did for pure comfort.

[WingStuff]

Just want to echo what's already been said. There are definitely a lot of custom seats, shields, handlebars, etc. to make the F6 a perfect fit for you!

[Old N Grumpy]

Thank you BigLry and Wingstuff. One other question. Whats the best time of year to buy in terms of deals. Aren't that picky, don't need a 2017 and would happily take a deluxe 2-3 years old as a new leftover.

[BIGLRY]

Thank you BigLry and Wingstuff. One other question. Whats the best time of year to buy in terms of deals. Aren't that picky, don't need a 2017 and would happily take a deluxe 2-3 years old as a new leftover.

There are a lot of deals to be had on F6Bs a few yrs old especially the 2013 and 2014.
I'd look for the deluxe model which comes with center stand, passenger backrest, heated grips and self-canceling turn signals the standard model F6B don't. It seems as late fall into winter is best time to deal with dealers and any time from first snow fall until April 15 is the time to buy from a Pvt. party. imo