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May 6, 2026 | 03:38 AM

#191

OldMike

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From: Cleveland Zoo

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Originally Posted by NorwegianHDrider

@OldMike
How do you like your handlebar so far? I'm interested in getting the same mode. Bitwell Tyson XL Pullback 10".
Thanks!

I like them, easy to install, good for average reach person, 5'8" - 6'0".

Last edited by OldMike; May 6, 2026 at 03:41 AM.

May 6, 2026 | 03:54 AM

#192

NorwegianHDrider

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From: Norway

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Originally Posted by OldMike

I like them, easy to install, good for average reach person, 5'8" - 6'0".

Thanks!
I'm 187cm or 6 feet 1,5 inches. I quite like the original handlebar positioning, but I'd like something stiffer. Imo T bars look weird, the taller they are. 10 with pullback looks alright.

Jun 4, 2026 | 08:44 PM

#193

DynaDood

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From: Lincoln

It's a work in progress... Just hear me out on it...

Jun 5, 2026 | 09:10 AM

#194

Urban Gorilla

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Originally Posted by DynaDood

It's a work in progress... Just hear me out on it...

Flat Tracker influence!?

Jun 5, 2026 | 01:37 PM

#195

DynaDood

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Originally Posted by Urban Gorilla

Flat Tracker influence!?

Kinda... Did some dirt drags and blew the trans. I'm gonna stick with pavement for awhile so the knobby will go.

Jun 5, 2026 | 01:57 PM

#196

FXBB117

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From: PA

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Originally Posted by bluelad

What was it that your wife didn't get on with. Before the Street Bob i had a Rebel 1100 which overall was a much easier bike to ride but only sacrificing a bit of power. Although i had manual you can also get DCT if gears and clutch are an issue

I have to say on my new Street Bob 117 I have not taken it out of rain mode.

I hit a bump in the first mile of the 200 I have on it, and I bounced, twisted the grip by that bounce and it just took off!

I have ridden BMW's for the last 20 years and came off a 2017 GS to the FXBB on Tuesday. Last Harley I owned was a 05 Road Glide FLTRI Twin Cam 88. This bike is not that one in power and torque at all!

So long of it, I can understand completely on the throttle feel and have been on bikes for 45 years.

After today's ride I feel much better but if you pull a handful of that right grip you better be hanging on!

Last edited by FXBB117; Jun 5, 2026 at 01:59 PM.