AM I TOO BIG for A 305 Dream?

[sotxbill]

Just bought a 65 Dream. Haven't even seen it yet. I live at the beach in Florida. Lot of my buddies have scooters that they run around on, but I am 6'4" 250lbs. Scooters are too little unless I get one of those high dollar 500s. Have never even seen a dream in person. Is it big enough for a guy my size to run around the village on?

I'm 210lbs and its fine for cruzing at 50mph and less.. 60 is a bit harder.. anything else for long periods and its too small.. It will probably do 80 with me but the dream is the wrong bike.

The 450 is better for 70 mph all day.

The floating suspension and spring loaded seat make the dream a great and fun bike for local riding. With the baffles in , its almost whisper quiet. and all smiles.

the 305 scrambler is all balls and noise, impossible to ride easy and slow. You can hear is miles away.

the 450s are better highway bikes and do long trips well even with two.

anything bigger and its the vw diesel 4dr jetta at 42 mpg with a/c, stereo, and 80 mph cruzing speed.

the dream is easy to learn on and fun to ride local.

[jensen]

Hi,

I'm 1.90 m and 86 kilo's, no problems here.

Jensen

[Vince Lupo]

I'm 5'10 and about 145lbs, and this bike feels extremely comfortable for me - perfect, in fact. I just did 100 miles today, and on the highway I was cruising at 90mph at one brief point with no problem, and plenty left over (I have had it up to an indicated 105mph with still some left).

For around town cruising I could see it being fine for a 'larger' rider, but for a long distance ride (like 500 miles or more), I don't think you would be enjoying it.

[jensen]

Vince,

For long trips I mount an other handle bar (the US type), witch gives more comfort on long rides.
The low bars are putting stress on your wrists, especially at low speeds, and that's working through the whole body.

Jensen

[Vince Lupo]

Vince,

For long trips I mount an other handle bar (the US type), witch gives more comfort on long rides.
The low bars are putting stress on your wrists, especially at low speeds, and that's working through the whole body.

Jensen

I seem to prefer the narrow lower bars, though it does put more 'weight' on your wrists, and I can definitely see your point. On the other hand, if you're more upright the wind tends to smack you in the chest more at highway speeds (I have no idea how guys with 'ape hangers' on their Harleys manage on the highways). On long trips, I usually have my large tank bag, and that combined with the low bars tends to minimize/eliminate wind blasts to my chest. As well, with the higher bars there's more weight on your butt, and the road bumps go right on your tailbone and up your spine. And, when I use the passenger pegs on the highway, the low bars / foot position is particularly comfortable.

The other thing I like about the narrow low bars (and this is just my personal preference) is that I feel more 'involved' in the ride. For me, when I ride with more upright bars, I don't feel quite as connected with the bike, but with the low bars I feel like I'm really part of the experience. As I say, that's just my personal style/preference, and what I've gotten used to over the years.

Nice to see you back on the Forum, by the way.....

[jensen]

Hi Vince,

I totally agree with you about the experience and so. I have a "middle high bar" not high, not low, and I use it not for the high way mostly. About the spine and so, I invested (maybe a little to much) in decent rear shocks and tailor made front springs.

Jensen

[youngleo]

I am 6 foot and 270. I am kinda fat. The dream has plenty of power. No moped will keep up. A 305 motor will carry you up the hills in San Fran no problem. You will burn through gas faster though. That is what I notice.

Leo