Heavy rider concerns.

[Ed_in_Az]

As everbody has said, with the shock preload set up and progressive fork springs you should be fine. The stock springs are mush no matter how light you are. the GS should be alot of fun for a new rider with plenty of power and good handling. If you want a little more zoom you can get a slightly smaller front sprocket, maybe one tooth less. These bikes are geared a little too high anyway. Enjoy!

[Moose0573]

Now as for the bear-riding-a-tricycle look, I don't really care. But big fat guys like us do usually 'fit in' better on a cruiser-esque style bike. It doesn't matter to me if I look goofy to other folks (I already do, I wear a helmet ). But it might make a difference to you.

 Agreed!  

I'm a big guy myself and notice I get a lot of looks and even a few snickers by jaggoffs who seem to think that fat guys riding sportyesque bikes is verboten. When I tell someone I ride, I guess they picture me in leather vest, assless leather chaps, and kaiser novelty helmet, sittin on a H/D.    

Eff em  :nana: