Does Size Matter?

[sirdante]

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.

[Ayers Garage]

I'm 6'4" and 250 pounds. The bike fits me fine, but it is pretty much tapped out when I get up close to 70 mph though. I don't like to hold any engine at full throttle for long and damn sure not an Indian made engine. It's no Honda.

[sirdante]

Your words are encouraging, especially since you are bigger than I am.  I have no illusions about maintaining high freeway speeds for long periods, but I also have no real need for speed.  I just want to be able to ride in the right-hand lanes safely as I do on my Ural so I can get to the places I really like to go and enjoy the experiences of leisurely rides in the Santa Monica Mountains.  Thank you for your thoughts.

[LarsBloodbeard]

The C5 is definitely made for taller people.  Most of my immediate family are 5'6" - 5'8" and have trouble riding my RE because it's too tall for them.  I'm 5'10" and I'm thinking of lowering the seat just a tad.