New Street Bob owner - comment & question
Road Warrior
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Thanks for the comments so far. So, if not pullback riser, what about a slight straight riser? THen maybe I could tilt the bars a bit more forward, but not have them drop down to much? I like the mini-apes, not sure I'd want to change the style bar. Then again, maybe if I changed to a seat that pulled me closer, that would solve the problem? Hmmm. Well, I live in the Northeast, so I have the winter to figure it out.
Any further comments also appreciated!
Any further comments also appreciated!
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From: Greenfield, Massachusetts
Hey, once again, thanks for all the comments. Different things to think about. Hubby said maybe I would just need to find a handlebar with more pullback. Not sure what's out there similar to the mini-apes on there now. One thing I commented on is that the grip part of the bars seem to go "out", and maybe if I had similar bars where the grips came more "toward" me, that would make a difference. Not sure if I am explaining it right. Any suggestions?
Different shocks is an option. Just wondering - depending on what position the existing shocks are set on, would it make much difference if they were put down a notch or two (or whatever)? I am about 130 lbs (and losing : ), and so I'm thinking maybe I don't need them set where a big, heavier guy might ?
I'll check out the various links about the highway pegs! I just figure that will be cheaper than going with forward controls.
Different shocks is an option. Just wondering - depending on what position the existing shocks are set on, would it make much difference if they were put down a notch or two (or whatever)? I am about 130 lbs (and losing : ), and so I'm thinking maybe I don't need them set where a big, heavier guy might ?
I'll check out the various links about the highway pegs! I just figure that will be cheaper than going with forward controls.
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Road Master
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From: Milwaukee area
It may be that your bars are too wide.
Road Captain
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I would suggest
http://www.harley-davidson.com/gma/g...bmLocale=en_US
It protects your bike if you should drop it too. gives it a little muscle look.
http://www.harley-davidson.com/gma/g...bmLocale=en_US
It protects your bike if you should drop it too. gives it a little muscle look.
Advanced
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From: Burke, VA
I'm using this mounting kit with some fat little pegs up front:
http://www.harley-davidson.com/gma/g...bmLocale=en_US
http://www.harley-davidson.com/gma/g...bmLocale=en_US
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Congrats on the 'Bob. I see youve had it a couple months now. My gf has a Nightster she loves, but of course she looks at other stuff when we go in the shop. The Street Bob is the one she most gravitates to. She isnt ready to upgrade yet, cuz she really likes her Sporty, but maybe one day.
Did you find all the stuff you were looking for? What seat did you go with. Might save Susan some looking when she changes over. She also complained about the width of the seat.
Did you find all the stuff you were looking for? What seat did you go with. Might save Susan some looking when she changes over. She also complained about the width of the seat.
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Congrats on the 'Bob. I see youve had it a couple months now. My gf has a Nightster she loves, but of course she looks at other stuff when we go in the shop. The Street Bob is the one she most gravitates to. She isnt ready to upgrade yet, cuz she really likes her Sporty, but maybe one day.
Did you find all the stuff you were looking for? What seat did you go with. Might save Susan some looking when she changes over. She also complained about the width of the seat.
Did you find all the stuff you were looking for? What seat did you go with. Might save Susan some looking when she changes over. She also complained about the width of the seat.
I think I'll most likely end up with the Harley foot pegs. And eventually will get a longer peg. Right now I have a set of regular length pegs from my Nightster, which I had purchased the extra longer ones for, and stupidly left on when I traded the bike. Well hell, I didn't even know I was going to trade it - went in for a service appointment, came out with a new bike!!
I bought some boots that have a nice thick sole and higher heel than my old boots, so am hoping that will get my feet a little more firmly planted!
I am trying to decide about saddlebags, and/or a luggage rack. Hubby makes throwover bags, so Id just need a bracket. Just not quite sure about it yet. It's a work in process during this bleak, cold New England winter!!
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