[sirdante]

I accidentally posted this in the FAQ section when I meant it to go here, so here is a repeat that I hope to hear more from:
I currently ride an '08 Ural Patrol and though I love it, I am also interested in a solo bike.  Like the Ural, I won't use it primarily for freeway rides though in So. California at times it is a necessity.  My question is this: At 6' 1" and 240 lbs., am I too big for a C5 Special? I am absolutely sold on the retro looks and really want one, but will I be able to maintain freeway speeds of 65-70 mph? I have read threads here about riding on the Interstates but didn't see how big the riders were.  Are there any bigger riders out there with some input? Thanks.

[gremlin]

Size always matters.

65 ~ 70 on the level is doable for me, and, I count as 2 people.

I'm 6'8" tall & fill interior doorways.

Jim

[GSS]

You will be just fine with a C5 special! I would say yes to both your questions.

[Ducati Scotty]

I am 6' and 225#.  I have ridden my C5 over 10,000 miles including a 1600 mile round trip from Portland, OR to San Francisco and back.  You'll be fine.

Scott

[REpozer]

That all depends.
2 up, all day at 70mph.
I think I might want to ride a H-D.

[Hobbydad]

I'm 6'3", 240 lbs, and my riding partner has a V-Strom, so I'm usually doing 80 just to keep up with him. I don't have any issues crusing at that speed.

[JVS]

The topic of the giants lol

[sirdante]

Thank all of you for your input; it makes me feel better about my decision to go with RE.  It will still be a bit down the line, but I look forward to a C5 Special in the near future.

[gremlin]

The topic of the giants lol

HULK SMASH.

[barenekd]

You have a guy your size living in San Bernardino. He rides those speeds all the time and has well over 11000 miles on his G5. No problems.
Bare

[Jack Leis]

Sirdante, If you haven't already, go to Doug Douglas Motorcycles on 5th St. in San Bernardino and try their showroom Enfields ON FOR SIZE. I went there last September , sat on a C5 and it just did not feel right. I'm not trying to start a shit storm but it felt like a scooter. I went over and climbed on a G5 and it felt like my old beezer. Exactly what I was looking for. I took it home the next day and have been a happy camper ever since.

[Ice]

sirdante,

 Fully laden my older iron barrel powered Bullet has a curb weight of 498 pounds. Add close to another 400 pounds on top of that for two up fully geared riders.

 Granted we are not as quick as a Yamahondokawazuki but the engine makes enough torque to haul us around.

By all means go to a dealer and check out the bikes.

[barenekd]

Fully laden my older iron barrel powered Bullet has a curb weight of 498 pounds. Add close to another 400 pounds on top of that for two up fully geared riders.

What the heck are you lading it with?
Bare

[sirdante]

I will definitely hit Doug Douglas Motorcycles in SB.  I work in Riverside, live there part-time as well, and have a couple of buddies who highly recommend DDM. Again, thank you all for the help, and keep the advice coming!