Street Bob-Howzit?

dynasure

I just want to get a bike. 2 kids in college makes the budget tight. The only bike I have now has pedals :-( This forum is great for gathering intel. :-)

bwalsh22

Just got an '06 Bob. I'm 6 foot, left the mid-controls on it, with forward riding pegs. So far I have not ridden it much, but what I have I can tell you the stock seat is comfortable, the handlebars, I like, but those are a preference. Still need to get a windshield for it, but other then that I am good.

If you are looking new, I strongly suggesting looking around and buying one a year or 2 old. You'll save a ton and probably get some of the extras you are looking for. I was in the same boat, ended up finding one a few years old and saved about 4-5K off the dealership price, plus the bike had a ton of extras, including a thunderheader exhaust, Arlen Ness air filter...Overall, best way to go. Good luck.

cuznjed

I have an 08 FXDC and love it to death but if I was to have it differently I would have bought the fat bob, I think you all will love it.

Phantomrider

I have an 08 street bob and could not be happier with it. It performs great on the highway and in town. No second thoughts here on my decision to purchase one.

Renegadez

With regards to the heat issues when going slow my wifes softails deluxe was buring her thighs real bad and I bought these deflectors and they are awesome way better then the harley / kuryaken ones anyway I spoke with RJ and he is designing some new ones for the bob which should be coming out very soon I can say these are well worth every penny! Check out
Renegadez

Idaho John

Hi and welcome to the forum! I am the proud owner of an 08 "Street Bob," and the year before that I had an 07 (before anyone thinks I might have a lot of money, I am single and no kids - if I did have little ones, no motorcycle as kids come first). I loved them both. I am a little opinionated about my bob - I want to keep the look of the original as much as possible so...I bought a set of leather throw over bags from Fox Creek Leather and I kept the mini apes...I love them and I put forward controls on the bob. Do I tour? Well, yes I do! I recently took a four day excursion through Eastern Oregon and I plan a trip to Western Montana in the near future. The bob did great, I had just enough space for necessities and after it was all said and done, I made a concession to reality and bought a detachable windshield and find I am a much happier rider with that bit of a break.

I hope you find the money for a bob...and best of luck to you this year!

Idaho John

wildspirit97

You going to Rock Creek for the Testy Festy?

huaust3

I have an 07 Bob. Stage 1 with Rineheart 2-1, PCIII, and AN Big Sucker. Detachable, quick-release winshield and sissy bar/luggage rack. Mid-controls, so I put on highway pegs for stretching when not around side streets or lots of traffic. May go to forwards at some point. I have the HD sissy bar mounted luggage-goes on and off easy just like the other stuff.

Just did 1600 miles round trip to Asheville, NC this summer, no problems, great trip. Bike handles well 2-up or with gear and can motor with the tourers. I would reccommend to anyone, but it's my first HD. I can see adding a bagger at some point for longer tours, but the Bob is great for around town and 300-400 mile days. For longer I would want a bagger/tourer.

PM if you would like some pics of the bike in various configurations. I couldn't figure out how to put them in this message.
Hugh

gofflaw

I am a brand new rider who has been lusting after the Street Bob. I am 5'4" and the bike seems to fit me fairly well. The sales manager at the local dealer is 5'2" owns the a bob; he put a progressive (?) shorter rear shock that allows me to sit flat footed on his ride. The only other HD that fits as well is the Nightster. Any thoughts for a new rider who suffers from HD syndrome... height deficiency as well as Harley Davidson lust.

Doug Goff

Hobbit

either - nightster is a nice agile bike but is bigger than it looks and is a typical sportster in being a little top heavy, the Street Bob is what i am having next and is nicely balanced with the weight down low.

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