I went today to take a look at the new Street Bob and was disappointed in one of my findings. Don’t get me wrong, I love the bike but I’m just not a fan on the mini apes that it comes with. I have owned several street bikes but I am fairly new to the cruiser scene. I will be making my purchase in Iraq while I’m deployed and want to clarify something first.

The thing I will be changing first is the handle bars, but today when I looked at the set up I found that the risers are permanently connected to the triple tree. There is no option to be able to remove them and put longer risers on if you wanted to. I want to put on some short beach bars or maybe even drag bars but how will this be possible when the risers won’t come off? I talked to parts and they told me that my choices are very limited. I even looked under the tree and there are no bolts.

Am I just an idiot or can someone explain to me if I'm wrong? I can’t believe Harley would do that and restrict the options you to customize their motorcycles. I may just have to look at a different model because I can’t stand the apes…..

 

Well that is sad.I'm restricted too! the only thing I would do to my Fatbob would be to get longer risers,I need about an extra inch to get relaxed , but because of the thick riser cradle nothing fits,I'm on my own.

PS Thank you for standing up for our freedom over there.

 

Its an honor.........

Is there any way to get around this without spending a fortune?

 

They did this to the Street Bob in 08. If you can't find bars that will work for you in the stock riser position, your only option is to swap out the triple trees, at least the top one.

 

Changing the bars was the first thing I was going to do, until I rode it for a while. I thought the bars were going to be uncomfortable and I could not have been more wrong. If I were you I would ride it until the 1000 mi service is due and then If you don't like them change them out, I doubt you will.
CB

 

I really don't doubt that they are comfortable. Its just the look that I don't like. Is replacing the triple tree an expensive replacement?

 

Top triple tree with provision for risers to suit 08 Streetbob $408.00 from Chicago Harley

 

Why not just get the Super Glide. Already has lower bars. Anyhow, a set of dog bone risers on the Street Bob will get you were you want to be or change the top tree.

 

that is not that they restricted you... MOCO made it so now you have to buy somehting else to just change the bars... lame!

 

Beach bars might be a little goofy on a SB. I think you should consider a set of bars off a Supper Glide or Low Rider.

Something with a modest rise on standard short risers would have the same effect as drag bars on tall risers.