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SilverFoXD · 05-11-2008, 02:40 AM

Bob,

I have an '07 SuperGlide set up for touring, with 8,500 miles in eight months on her that includes a 10 day ride up the California coast and home to Phoenix over the mountains. While not the same model as you're looking at you might be interested in how I've set the bike up.

Harley detachable windshield - Good, but a bit tall for me (5' 9") as I look through the top inch of the shield.

Sundowner seat - No complaints. I've had Travelcade and Mustang seats on other bikes and this seat is fully comparable.

Harley low sissy bar, backrest pad, and 5 bar luggage rack - Good, and described as comfortable by various co-riders. I travel with a T-Bag and this setup works.

Harley adjustable highway peg mount kit for the rider and Harley passenger footpeg mounting kit, both with HD stock type pegs - Very good. I thought I would want forward controls but after riding with these for awhile I prefer the stock position with the option to stretch out.

Harley layback license plate holder and turn signal relocation kit - Improved the appearance of the bike and provided the necessary room for the bolt-on bags. I recommend doing this option as the bike just looks better.

Harley synthetic leather saddlebags - Not detachable, spacious, and easy to use.

Progressive front springs and 412 rear shocks - Good, but not an overwhelming improvement from stock.

Note that all these changes just approximated what a minimum stock tourer would have, without the bike actually being a tourer. The setup works and looks good, but it still a cruiser. The cost of these plus the bike is still less than that of a tourer or Heritage but these did add up quickly.

The comfort level is fine and I can ride all day. There is some back ache but it disappears quickly once off the bike. There is some vibration to contend with, more than I had with a Honda VTX set up similarly, but manageable. I kept the pipes, intake, injection, and other running gear stock; mileage is in the 44 range in town and 51+ on the road. I'm running Golden Spectro 20w-50 engine oil, Golden Spectro 6-speed transmission oil, and HD primary oil, and tier-1 91 octane fuel.

The Street Bob is a great looking bike but be sure you are comfortable with the riding position with the mini apes. If you are, a setup like mine should suffice. I'm leaving in a month for Denver and then New England, and home via the Blue Ridge Parkway, and probably in August a Phoenix to Seattle ride with camping along the way. I anticipate my Dyna will do just fine and I will be a bit tired and sore at the end of each long riding day.

Good luck, and PM me if you wish. I'll try to upload a photo.

Bill (Silver)

05-11-2008, 02:40 AM	#2 (permalink)
SilverFoXD Start The Engine Join Date: 2007, Sep 02 Location: Tempe, AZ Posts: 29	Re: Street Bob-Howzit? Bob, I have an '07 SuperGlide set up for touring, with 8,500 miles in eight months on her that includes a 10 day ride up the California coast and home to Phoenix over the mountains. While not the same model as you're looking at you might be interested in how I've set the bike up. Harley detachable windshield - Good, but a bit tall for me (5' 9") as I look through the top inch of the shield. Sundowner seat - No complaints. I've had Travelcade and Mustang seats on other bikes and this seat is fully comparable. Harley low sissy bar, backrest pad, and 5 bar luggage rack - Good, and described as comfortable by various co-riders. I travel with a T-Bag and this setup works. Harley adjustable highway peg mount kit for the rider and Harley passenger footpeg mounting kit, both with HD stock type pegs - Very good. I thought I would want forward controls but after riding with these for awhile I prefer the stock position with the option to stretch out. Harley layback license plate holder and turn signal relocation kit - Improved the appearance of the bike and provided the necessary room for the bolt-on bags. I recommend doing this option as the bike just looks better. Harley synthetic leather saddlebags - Not detachable, spacious, and easy to use. Progressive front springs and 412 rear shocks - Good, but not an overwhelming improvement from stock. Note that all these changes just approximated what a minimum stock tourer would have, without the bike actually being a tourer. The setup works and looks good, but it still a cruiser. The cost of these plus the bike is still less than that of a tourer or Heritage but these did add up quickly. The comfort level is fine and I can ride all day. There is some back ache but it disappears quickly once off the bike. There is some vibration to contend with, more than I had with a Honda VTX set up similarly, but manageable. I kept the pipes, intake, injection, and other running gear stock; mileage is in the 44 range in town and 51+ on the road. I'm running Golden Spectro 20w-50 engine oil, Golden Spectro 6-speed transmission oil, and HD primary oil, and tier-1 91 octane fuel. The Street Bob is a great looking bike but be sure you are comfortable with the riding position with the mini apes. If you are, a setup like mine should suffice. I'm leaving in a month for Denver and then New England, and home via the Blue Ridge Parkway, and probably in August a Phoenix to Seattle ride with camping along the way. I anticipate my Dyna will do just fine and I will be a bit tired and sore at the end of each long riding day. Good luck, and PM me if you wish. I'll try to upload a photo. Bill (Silver) __________________ "Nothin' could be fina than a fuel injected Dyna in the mornin'"