Calling all Street Bob owners!!!
#104
I keep going back and forth on the direction I want to go with my SB; Bobber or Club Style. It's good to read about someone who did the change; it helps in my decision. No lane splitting here in Va, so I don't think I want to spend the cash for the WC Slingshots...
Bike looks great, by the way...well done!
Bike looks great, by the way...well done!
Every club-style part I added seemed to help the performance and comfort of the bike. Once I added the rear shocks and fairing, I was blown away. It's a completely different motorcycle now. I know longer look to avoid potholes or bumps nearly as much. The corners are much more enjoyable without leaving a trail of sparks in my wake as well.
If you go the club style route, you will not regret it performance wise. Once you feel how nice the bike handles and performs you also gain a greater admiration of the style of the bike as well. you begin to understand what each separate piece means to the entire equation.
As far bars, West Coast are held in very high regard, but there are other cheaper options that will fit the bill as well. I originally rode with Santee Straight-Up bars (135.00), They were a great deal for the price. My Psycho's are definitely an upgrade (220), but the there was nothing wrong with the Santee's.
Last edited by SquishyLowRider; 05-23-2016 at 07:16 AM.
#105
I've actually seen a couple people on here that have moved from the bobber style with apes, straight pipes, and that direction over to this style. For ride and function, this works great. I love bobbers, but my bike rides so much better now.
Defiantly look around.... so many options.
Defiantly look around.... so many options.
Not a SB owner, but a Dyna none the less. I wrestled with this issue as well. I actually like the bobber style look better at first, but after putting some miles on my stocker, I really began to want better handling and performance. That's when I started looking towards club style bikes. The look grew on me after a while, but I honestly didn't 'love' the style when I first saw it. Now, it's the only style that I really dig.
Every club-style part I added seemed to help the performance and comfort of the bike. Once I added the rear shocks and fairing, I was blown away. It's a completely different motorcycle now. I know longer look to avoid potholes or bumps nearly as much. The corners are much more enjoyable without leaving a trail of sparks in my wake as well.
If you go the club style route, you will not regret it performance wise. Once you feel how nice the bike handles and performs you also gain a greater admiration of the style of the bike as well. you begin to understand what each separate piece means to the entire equation.
As far bars, West Coast are held in very high regard, but there are other cheaper options that will fit the bill as well. I originally rode with Santee Straight-Up bars (135.00), They were a great deal for the price. My Psycho's are definitely an upgrade (220), but the there was nothing wrong with the Santee's.
Every club-style part I added seemed to help the performance and comfort of the bike. Once I added the rear shocks and fairing, I was blown away. It's a completely different motorcycle now. I know longer look to avoid potholes or bumps nearly as much. The corners are much more enjoyable without leaving a trail of sparks in my wake as well.
If you go the club style route, you will not regret it performance wise. Once you feel how nice the bike handles and performs you also gain a greater admiration of the style of the bike as well. you begin to understand what each separate piece means to the entire equation.
As far bars, West Coast are held in very high regard, but there are other cheaper options that will fit the bill as well. I originally rode with Santee Straight-Up bars (135.00), They were a great deal for the price. My Psycho's are definitely an upgrade (220), but the there was nothing wrong with the Santee's.
I love the bobber look, my bike had mini apes and V&H short shots since day 1. Now that I've logged 11,000 with it like that, I've turned a new leaf towards the 'club-style'. I found a well priced used set of t-bars on here, and scooped them up as a "I'll try it and see if I like it." After putting in a few hundred miles on them, I love them and am a believer. I also put an HD quarter fairing on last week and can't believe how much nicer it is to have the wind off my chest/torso. Next up suspension.
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Whtwolf14 (05-23-2016)
#106
The one that got away a couple years ago because people fooled me into believing the older Dynas were lighter, faster, more nimble and cheaper to build. I had this Street Bob dialed and really don't notice much of a difference in the FXDX.
Buyer didn't even ride the damn thing home....
Buyer didn't even ride the damn thing home....
That black bob was RAD!
I've been looking at mini floorboards, and wondered if you had any issues with the shifter and brake. I've read that some people had to make some questionable adjustments / mods to get the floorboards to work.
#107
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Yes he is running the CD plate frame with integrated signals and brake light. The bracket is one that he fabricated himself and he is in the process of getting them ready for mass production. There are a few threads where he talks about this. Search for plate relocation threads. It's a pretty badass little bracket. If you're planning on getting the GBG bracket I would say way for Suede to get his ready.
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