Street Bob vs Fat Bob
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Cruiser
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Street Bob vs Fat Bob
I'm thinking of taking advantage of the Sportster trade in program, and am thinking one of these two. I like the black look over the chrome look of the Super Glide. I mostly ride around town, sometimes my wife rides 2up with me, which is why I'm thinking of trading in the 883. I would like to be able to take in touring occasionally though as well.
I really like the handling of the Sportster. Another reason I want to trade up is I want highway pegs, but you have to put crash bars on the Sportster to have highway pegs, and I just don't like the way those look. I like the mid controls for more aggressive driving required for the city, especially here in Phoenix.
Aside from that I'm just looking for opinions of what people think and your experience with both of these bikes.
I really like the handling of the Sportster. Another reason I want to trade up is I want highway pegs, but you have to put crash bars on the Sportster to have highway pegs, and I just don't like the way those look. I like the mid controls for more aggressive driving required for the city, especially here in Phoenix.
Aside from that I'm just looking for opinions of what people think and your experience with both of these bikes.
Cruiser
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From: Montana
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I would also suggest you ride both and see which you like better.
Tourer
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From: Millington NJ
Fat Boy
I own a street Bob and also rode my friends Fat Bob, This just my two cent. The Fat bob is a much better handling bike. If you right the high bars for cruising then the street Bob is the bike
Road Master
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From: Southern Oregon
You gotta take them both for a ride. Even if you have to rent them to do so. I'd rather spend a few hundred bucks to make sure. Nothing worse than buying a bike that doesn't have the "feel" you want.
I've never been on a Street Bob BUT I rode the Fat Bob at a bike rally and just fell in love with it. I like the short fender and the dual headlights. When I rode it, I didn't need to be sold any further. So I didn't even try out a Street Bob.
I was also considering the Rocker, nothing againt them but I just didn't like the way it felt. I am SOOOOO glad I rode them both before I bought.
And I was thinking about a street Glide, I know, totally different bike but I still wanted to try one. It was really nice also, but really didn't want a bagger.
I suggest, find a few models that you like the "look". Then try and ride them and then decide. Gotta remember, looks count, but it's all about the ride.
I've never been on a Street Bob BUT I rode the Fat Bob at a bike rally and just fell in love with it. I like the short fender and the dual headlights. When I rode it, I didn't need to be sold any further. So I didn't even try out a Street Bob.
I was also considering the Rocker, nothing againt them but I just didn't like the way it felt. I am SOOOOO glad I rode them both before I bought.
And I was thinking about a street Glide, I know, totally different bike but I still wanted to try one. It was really nice also, but really didn't want a bagger.
I suggest, find a few models that you like the "look". Then try and ride them and then decide. Gotta remember, looks count, but it's all about the ride.
Shop around and find another dealer !
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The things you are looking for make me think that the Lowrider would be a perfect match for you.
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Tourer
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From: Southern New Hampshire
I agree about finding a dealer who will let you test drive. Here in NH they allow test drives (Well at least Manchester Harley does) but you have to make an appointment and someone from the dealership "leads" you on the test route.
Personally ... I like the bigger look and feel of the Fat Bob over the Street bob. The Street Bob just seems smaller to me and coming from a Honda VTX 1800, a seriously huge bike (My Fat bob is my 1st Harley) I needed something with a little beef. Compaired to my last bike even the Fat Bob feels like a small motorcycle to me ;-) But it still gives a nice solid ride and handles like a dream.
Personally ... I like the bigger look and feel of the Fat Bob over the Street bob. The Street Bob just seems smaller to me and coming from a Honda VTX 1800, a seriously huge bike (My Fat bob is my 1st Harley) I needed something with a little beef. Compaired to my last bike even the Fat Bob feels like a small motorcycle to me ;-) But it still gives a nice solid ride and handles like a dream.
