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?