Low rider or street bob
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Low rider or street bob
Been riding a wide glide for 2 years now but never bonded with the bike. Considering getting a new dyna. Just at the internet stage if research. Test ride comes next. Are there any new owners who chose a street bob over a low rider...or the reverse? What are the major differences?
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I chose the street bob due to looks more than anything else. Truth be told had I spent any real time on the low rider I probably would have gone for it. I like the dual brakes and 2:1 pipe even though it would have been replaced. I also liked that that the fit on the low rider seemed more versatile. But I just liked something a bit more intangible about the street bob and wacky as it sounds the battery box with the low rider name drove me batty 
It's like anything I suppose, each to their own. They both drive beautifully and ultimately you're probably going to customize for what fits you best!
It's like anything I suppose, each to their own. They both drive beautifully and ultimately you're probably going to customize for what fits you best!
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Ok. So the brakes are better on the low rider. From the harley website all I could tell was that the differences were cosmetic only. Do they handle any different?
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I'd go wih the LowRider, with the dual brakes and adjustability you can change fewer items and still keep it comfortable as your progressing. It has a wee bit more rake and trail to make it a little more stable, it can also lean a bit more.
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I found the ride qualities pretty similar, not sure that I found one more stable than the other. I guess I did find the Bob a little more vibrant which could be the diff in rake. I think the cool thing with the low were the adjustable bars. But like I said earlier I liked the starting look of the Bob more. And I still love it!
I think you'll know what's best for you after test riding side by side
I think you'll know what's best for you after test riding side by side
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It is a personal decision. I test drove both the LR and the SB and ended up buying the Bob. The only thing I didn't find comfortable on the SB was the mid controls but I have forwards installed and the bike is perfect for me. Have fun and good luck.
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Just bought my Dyna like 1.5 months ago. I went SB above Lowrider strictly off looks, I didn't even consider the Lowrider myself. I don't care for the Lowriders paint scheme and I'm far far from a mag wheel fan. So the Sb was a no brainer for me.
Basically the decision between those two is 95% looks, being the only real mechanical advantage of one over the other is the dual front disc on the Lowrider.
Basically the decision between those two is 95% looks, being the only real mechanical advantage of one over the other is the dual front disc on the Lowrider.
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The low rider. It has dual discs. What more can you ask from Harley. It has more adjustability and includes a tachometer which to me is a plus. This is the best take on what a cruiser should be