Hey guys, I'm finally getting ready to buy my first bike, visited the dealership and loved the Street Bob. I'm a tall guy 6'4" 34inseam. I'm not sure what to do, keep mid controls and get the pullback bar for a more stable safer ride, or do forward controls and keep mini apes? I'm leaning on stability and control since I don't have riding experience and would hate to crash this great bike. Any advice? Maybe start with mids then move them later? How about the handlebars? I want to sit low on the bike so no tallboy seat for me.

 

Mids might be a little cramped but you can always put highway pegs on it. That way you can get used to riding with your feet out before switching to forwards.

 

If the dealership is worth a **** they'll get you fixed up. It's on you, take one for a ride. I would suggest you find out what it will take & how much $$$$ to go from mid controls to forwards on a Street Bob. Just my 2 cents & good luck.

 

I'm 6'4" and I had to get forwards to be comfortable, all the harleys I've owned had forwards as well.

 

At your height foward controls will definitely NOT be a problem. In fact, mid controls will probably get uncomfortable real quick. Adding hiway pegs will confuse you more than anything else in an emergency situation (transitioning back to the mid's in an emergency, you lose that split second you need to react). As far as handlebars, the stock mini apes will suit you just fine. In fact, I would go with taller apes, like 14's or 16's once you get more used to your new bike if you still go with the SB. Good luck in whatever you decide.

 

Thanks much - do any of you guys own a Street Bob with pull backs? can you give me some pros/cons about switching to pull backs?

 

slow down , first you need to take a riders safety course . are you sure you want a brand new bike as your first one ? even if its a stupid drop because missed your footing in driveway or put foot down in oil at stop sign , you will drop your first bike sooner rather than later . check insurance for first time rider on new Harley full coverage , then check liability on a 10 year old Harley . STAY SAFE

 

Thats what I would do as well.

 

Get the bike you want don't go getting paranoid if you drop and 2014 or a 2000 same difference.As for insurance never had a agent ask me how many years I've been riding.Just go slow and get used to your surroundings and at your height I would go with forwards and learn as you go.You know try some large parking lots to get familiar with the controls.Anywho welcome to the Harley world once you get the hang of it they will have to pry the handlebars from you.Enjoy and ride safe.

 

fwds for sure, no pull backs, roll with the stock chimps then see what suits you later on