Low Bob Rider S Conversion
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so, this could not make me any happier to see...
i plan to convert my S into a modern NIGHT TRAIN if you will...i am laying out my rear fender to cut it down, so a plate and light relocation is in order. i will be lowering my rear quite a bit...many attempts in paint playing with the look.
i looked into this rear fender, looks like struts, fender and seat were needed ?
i have a badlander seat i was planning on modifying to lay the way i want.
so, please any and all info is welcome...under seat pics, what all was needed, any problems...other than seat fitment, i cannot really think of any real issues...wiring relocation for lights ?
i plan to convert my S into a modern NIGHT TRAIN if you will...i am laying out my rear fender to cut it down, so a plate and light relocation is in order. i will be lowering my rear quite a bit...many attempts in paint playing with the look.
i looked into this rear fender, looks like struts, fender and seat were needed ?
i have a badlander seat i was planning on modifying to lay the way i want.
so, please any and all info is welcome...under seat pics, what all was needed, any problems...other than seat fitment, i cannot really think of any real issues...wiring relocation for lights ?
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The seat concern I would have is this...did the fender move you forward any ?
I recall trying my badlands seat on a fat Bob and the shock type and location seem different.
It seemed like the fender under the seat had a Hump that pushed everything forward.
I have been looking at side mount plates...but you bag is where i want mine, curved at the rear of the primary.
I recall trying my badlands seat on a fat Bob and the shock type and location seem different.
It seemed like the fender under the seat had a Hump that pushed everything forward.
I have been looking at side mount plates...but you bag is where i want mine, curved at the rear of the primary.
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The seat concern I would have is this...did the fender move you forward any ?
I recall trying my badlands seat on a fat Bob and the shock type and location seem different.
It seemed like the fender under the seat had a Hump that pushed everything forward.
I have been looking at side mount plates...but you bag is where i want mine, curved at the rear of the primary.
I recall trying my badlands seat on a fat Bob and the shock type and location seem different.
It seemed like the fender under the seat had a Hump that pushed everything forward.
I have been looking at side mount plates...but you bag is where i want mine, curved at the rear of the primary.
If you dont want a sporty aggressive feel/position and looking for more comfort then this probably aint the route youd want to take. My RGS handles those duties instead.
Im most likely gonna figure out a axle mount solution for the plate to keep my bag where it is and the clean fender look going
Last edited by WellAimedRound; Dec 16, 2022 at 08:24 PM.
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not looking at the comfort side, but rather the reach. i have forward controls ordered, but need the lower pushed back seat.
i have also looked at an axle mount option for the plate as well as the street bob side mount from the strut location...
i have also looked at an axle mount option for the plate as well as the street bob side mount from the strut location...
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it did but only a little, however I was looking for that change being shorter. The fender and struts are shorter than the lrs and designed to work with fwd controls that a fat bob has.
If you dont want a sporty aggressive feel/position and looking for more comfort then this probably aint the route youd want to take. My RGS handles those duties instead.
Im most likely gonna figure out a axle mount solution for the plate to keep my bag where it is and the clean fender look going
If you dont want a sporty aggressive feel/position and looking for more comfort then this probably aint the route youd want to take. My RGS handles those duties instead.
Im most likely gonna figure out a axle mount solution for the plate to keep my bag where it is and the clean fender look going
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Thanks for looking out and good eye. I checked and it was just the seem between the garage floor mats along with a bunch of road salt/dust to make the impression of the floor on the tire.
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Could you please share who makes that axle plate mount & how much. Looks great on the FatBoy! Im currently looking at the Zeel Design one with LED for the FatBob that can be vertical or horizontal for $117 usd shipped to door. Thanks!
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i have looked at the same mount, i do dislike how the wiring will need to run up the swingarm...
i am leaning on making one that mounts at the rear pass peg mount, keeps the wiring alot closer and less noticeable
i am leaning on making one that mounts at the rear pass peg mount, keeps the wiring alot closer and less noticeable
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Anyway, good luck with the project. Its a fun one for sure.
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so, this could not make me any happier to see...
i plan to convert my S into a modern NIGHT TRAIN if you will...i am laying out my rear fender to cut it down, so a plate and light relocation is in order. i will be lowering my rear quite a bit...many attempts in paint playing with the look.
i looked into this rear fender, looks like struts, fender and seat were needed ?
i have a badlander seat i was planning on modifying to lay the way i want.
so, please any and all info is welcome...under seat pics, what all was needed, any problems...other than seat fitment, i cannot really think of any real issues...wiring relocation for lights ?
i plan to convert my S into a modern NIGHT TRAIN if you will...i am laying out my rear fender to cut it down, so a plate and light relocation is in order. i will be lowering my rear quite a bit...many attempts in paint playing with the look.
i looked into this rear fender, looks like struts, fender and seat were needed ?
i have a badlander seat i was planning on modifying to lay the way i want.
so, please any and all info is welcome...under seat pics, what all was needed, any problems...other than seat fitment, i cannot really think of any real issues...wiring relocation for lights ?