FAT BOB or STREET BOB?
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Tourer
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FAT BOB or STREET BOB?
I can't make up my mind!! I'm leaning towards the street bob because it definitely has more customizing options, yet i like the way the fat bob looks just like it is. I just dont think that there will be many exhaust options for the fat bob...what do you guys think? are my assumptions are right? thanks for your time...
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RE: FAT BOB or STREET BOB?
I like the FB. There may be limited slip on exhaust options (initially), but I suspect most any aftermarket exhaust for other Dynas would fit.
I wonder if HD will produce a special wind screen for the FB, or if it's even needed. Maybe the headlights sit behind the screen.
I wonder if HD will produce a special wind screen for the FB, or if it's even needed. Maybe the headlights sit behind the screen.
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RE: FAT BOB or STREET BOB?
I always say get what you like best because that's what you'll always want anyway. I do wonder, though, what the exhaust options are or will be on the fat bob. Did you ask the dealer? I wonder if there's any reason we pipes that fit other 06 and up dyna's wouldn't fit right on it? It's hard to imagine that looking at the factory exhaust. But, then again, is the engine and frame any different really? I don't know...
I'm sure it won't be long before there are more options for the fat bob - give it time.
I'm sure it won't be long before there are more options for the fat bob - give it time.
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RE: FAT BOB or STREET BOB?
Why wouldn't pipes intended for other models fit? Slip-ons designed for the SG and SB will not fit, but full exhausts usually mean you have to change the rear mounting bracket anyway, and I'd guess thats the only real fitment difference between the SB and FB systems.
RE: FAT BOB or STREET BOB?
It is all going to depend on what you fallin love with... have you rode them both? I saw my bob at a "future of Harley" seminar they held when i was in college 4 years ago, and knew i had to have it.... ride em! that will help you with the decision, i bought my bob when it was the same as the FB NO options, no bolt ons, nothing it was a brand new bike! Now look what they hav for it, do not let that make the decision for you... and it is a big decision, it is around a 17g machine that you will put your life on... buy what you want, if you can not decide, wait
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RE: FAT BOB or STREET BOB?
I like the Fat Bob, and (once again I say) I am intending on ordering one, pending a test drive. For a grand over the SB, you get dual disc front brakes (biggie right there), dual seat instead of solo, including the rear pegs, and (depending on if it does anything for you) the bobbed rear fender and the exhaust system (which personally I like, at least the looks of). They DO have a Screamin Turkey slip-on set available, what it SOUNDS like I don't know but looks cooler'n shiit. (Oh also for the grand you get the wider tires and disc wheels and dual headlights, IF you like them, it's a deal of a bike.
Oh, the '08 Ack-sessory catalog does show a windscreen for the FB, it curves up and over the dual headlights, like the rest of them, just a wider opening. I don't think I'll want that but maybe the slip-ons. I don't want mine too awful loud anyways. Sometimes I leave for work 'bout 330am, and want to be nice to the neighbors, who put up with alot of crap already from my projects, heh heh.
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Oh, the '08 Ack-sessory catalog does show a windscreen for the FB, it curves up and over the dual headlights, like the rest of them, just a wider opening. I don't think I'll want that but maybe the slip-ons. I don't want mine too awful loud anyways. Sometimes I leave for work 'bout 330am, and want to be nice to the neighbors, who put up with alot of crap already from my projects, heh heh.
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RE: FAT BOB or STREET BOB?
Very different styling - sorta old school vs. boy racer! To me the idea of personalizing/customizing YOUR way makes the St Bob a very attractive choice. Bt ride both if you can and stare at pics of both - in the end you'll get the one you like best!
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