Street Bob Pros and Cons
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Joined: Apr 2014
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From: California
How do you like your SickSaddle? I was gonna go with a Mustang since I had one on my Nightster, but I keep hearing about SickSaddles...
Road Master
Joined: Oct 2014
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From: U.s.
I just bought a '15 Street Bob. I went with the street bob over other dyna models honestly, it was the most comfortable to me as a stock bike. Being the cheapest dyna didn't hurt either.
My To Do List:
Ordered a Sissy Bar
Ordered a sick saddles seat (haven't received it yet)
Highway Pegs. I'm 6ft tall flat. I'd like to stretch out but want to be able to have 2 foot positions for long rides, so Ima keep stock control locations.
Passenger Pegs.
Saddlebags. Struggle on a newer model Street Bob due to license plate and turn signal locations
Handlebars. I'll probably do next winter. Stock bars don't bother me that much
Wheels. I hope some day, I hate spokes. But wheels are so damn expensive.
My To Do List:
Ordered a Sissy Bar
Ordered a sick saddles seat (haven't received it yet)
Highway Pegs. I'm 6ft tall flat. I'd like to stretch out but want to be able to have 2 foot positions for long rides, so Ima keep stock control locations.
Passenger Pegs.
Saddlebags. Struggle on a newer model Street Bob due to license plate and turn signal locations
Handlebars. I'll probably do next winter. Stock bars don't bother me that much
Wheels. I hope some day, I hate spokes. But wheels are so damn expensive.
Road Warrior
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 1,390
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From: SW OREGON
The single brake is sufficient for me so not an issue.. same for the solo seat. Out of the box, I prefer the SB. As they say, different strokes....
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: May 2014
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From: Illinois
I looked at the SB vs. LR back when I first decided to transition for a sport bike to a cruiser. I went with the LR because:
1. Every bike I had since 1985 has had dual front disc brakes (which is huge for me).
2. I like how the LR seat looks compared to the SB seat. I like the visual appeal of having the rear fender partly covered by the seat.
3. I also liked that the LR was able to take a passenger as set up.
4. I liked that the LR had passenger pegs and the SB did not.
5. I liked that LR seat was adjustable (a feature I will use).
6. I liked the tach.
7. I liked the adjustable bars (another feature I will use).
8. I would have had to replace the mini apes that the SB comes with. Not my cup of tea.
1. Every bike I had since 1985 has had dual front disc brakes (which is huge for me).
2. I like how the LR seat looks compared to the SB seat. I like the visual appeal of having the rear fender partly covered by the seat.
3. I also liked that the LR was able to take a passenger as set up.
4. I liked that the LR had passenger pegs and the SB did not.
5. I liked that LR seat was adjustable (a feature I will use).
6. I liked the tach.
7. I liked the adjustable bars (another feature I will use).
8. I would have had to replace the mini apes that the SB comes with. Not my cup of tea.
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Joined: Sep 2009
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From: Albuquerque, NM
I'll give a differing opinion on the seat: My 2007 doesn't have the stock seat, but it has a stock 2010 Wideglide seat, which is pretty much the same as the stock seat on the new Streetbobs. I've got no problems with it, including 3 different 800 mile days and a few more 500 mile days. Give yourself a chance with the stock seat before buying an aftermarket, you just might like the stock one.
I've put 50,000 miles on mine, and haven't found any real cons. I use it for everything; touring, commuting, long day rides, blasting through the twisties in the mountains.
It's my favorite bike I've ever owned.
I've put 50,000 miles on mine, and haven't found any real cons. I use it for everything; touring, commuting, long day rides, blasting through the twisties in the mountains.
It's my favorite bike I've ever owned.
Road Warrior
Joined: Feb 2010
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Thread seems to be turning into SB vs LR rather than SB Pros & Cons. Out of the box (or if you're only going to do minimal mods) I much prefer the LR over the SB. However, the SB is THE canvas for turning a bike into something that is totally your own. Which I think is it's biggest pro.
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2014
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From: pacific northwest
Ditto that. the dual front brakes are what finally sold me on the LR.
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Road Warrior
Joined: Jul 2013
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From: South
The seat and passenger pegs?
Passenger pegs got to be the easiest add ons, same for passenger seat.
The seat is upgraded in almost every stock HD no matter what model.
The tach is an easy add on.
The one big pro I would say is the lean angle which is better on SB. Better than any other model in the whole HD family.
I am not sure how important the dual disc brakes are. I guess if you do a lot of speedy 2 up riding that becomes important.
The rear fender on LR looks outdated to me. It makes the bike look much older. The fender on SB looks cooler out of the box.
Two things I dont like on SB are the apes and the mid controls, both of which easily swapped.
Passenger pegs got to be the easiest add ons, same for passenger seat.
The seat is upgraded in almost every stock HD no matter what model.
The tach is an easy add on.
The one big pro I would say is the lean angle which is better on SB. Better than any other model in the whole HD family.
I am not sure how important the dual disc brakes are. I guess if you do a lot of speedy 2 up riding that becomes important.
The rear fender on LR looks outdated to me. It makes the bike look much older. The fender on SB looks cooler out of the box.
Two things I dont like on SB are the apes and the mid controls, both of which easily swapped.
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Tourer
Joined: May 2014
Posts: 251
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From: Bloomingdale, IL
I've heard good things about Mustang seats, as well. If I didn't get a Sick Saddle, I would've gone with a Mustang.
I'm heading out NW in early June, and I'm sure I'll be comfortable with my seat.
Road Master
Joined: Oct 2014
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From: U.s.
Not sure if this has been mentioned. But on the stock '15 S.Bob the odometer has a few different option, including a clock and a tach or rpm read out if you want to call it that with gear indicator. So, you can always add a separate tachometer if you need it but the odometer read out is good enough for me.