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Over winter I rebuilt my 2008 Street Bob. It is more of a Low Rider now than a Street Bob. Here's a list of what was done to it:
Installed a low rider tank/console so I could get a tank mounted tach.
Predator front mount, rear Sputhe positrac, and upper heim joint engine mount.
Shocks: 13.5" RWD RS-1 on the rear and RaceTech gold emulators & springs up front
Converted to twin disk brakes. Used Tokico calipers & Speed Merchant radial brackets along w/ a Low Rider lower right slider. Also swapped out front master cylinder to one w/ a 11/16 piston.
LED rear light - integrated brake/running/turn & eliminated stock turn signals which hang out. LED front turn signals mounted on the forks.
Replaced stock top triple that had integrated handlebar mount with one that now has a separate riser. Added a riser w/ 8" height & 2" setback along w/ motocross style bars.
Road Warrior 1/4 fairing w/ 11" shield.
Tank, fenders, derby cover custom painted (satin black w/ blue flames) & fork brace, belt guard, lower sliders, brake & shift lever powder coated gloss black.
So, do I call this a Street Rider or a Low Bob. I'm thinking Street Rider.
Looks great! Only thing Low Rider about it is the tank console. Who did the paint work?
What makes a Low Rider a Low Rider? I figured w/ 13.5" shocks, dual disks, mid-pegs, tank & console that it was more of a Low Rider. Maybe it's just a thug/club bike. Anyway I really like it & it handles/brakes great!
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Street Rider or Low Bob?
