2009+ Street Bob fender, Closing the gap?
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01-02-2011, 03:27 PM
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I think this eliminates the blocks/lower shocks:
I have tried 11" shocks in the past but it was too low, stiff and handling went to hell. I'm also reluctant to use lowering blocks as my girl likes to ride with me from time to time, it just doesn't seem like a safe option.
He wants the bike to still ride good and I agree with him, lower shocks and blocks suck when it comes to handling and ride quality.
I have tried 11" shocks in the past but it was too low, stiff and handling went to hell. I'm also reluctant to use lowering blocks as my girl likes to ride with me from time to time, it just doesn't seem like a safe option.
He wants the bike to still ride good and I agree with him, lower shocks and blocks suck when it comes to handling and ride quality.
Yea well, modding motorcycles is not a good idea for those of us who sufer from the human condition, eh? haha
#13
01-02-2011, 06:21 PM
I'm looking for a way to close the gap between the rear fender and wheel without using lowered shocks or lowering blocks.
I thought about it, and would it be possible to pull off the fender, close up the strut mounts with some bondo, drill in some new mounds an inch or so higher and effectively bring down the fender?
I have tried 11" shocks in the past but it was too low, stiff and handling went to hell. I'm also reluctant to use lowering blocks as my girl likes to ride with me from time to time, it just doesn't seem like a safe option.
I thought about it, and would it be possible to pull off the fender, close up the strut mounts with some bondo, drill in some new mounds an inch or so higher and effectively bring down the fender?
I have tried 11" shocks in the past but it was too low, stiff and handling went to hell. I'm also reluctant to use lowering blocks as my girl likes to ride with me from time to time, it just doesn't seem like a safe option.
If you lower the fender (forget Bondo), your tire will hit unless you reduce the suspension travel proportionately.
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01-02-2011, 06:34 PM
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OK on the cheap, a taller profile tire will close that gap a bit. You may have to study some to find a taller profile tire that'll fit your rim but that's the solution.If you want to spend more go to an 18" rear wheel.redrilling and remounting the fender might work but that's allot of work.Also in place of Bondo or welding I've had real good luck with JB weld filling holes.Another idea is to just go to a longer fender something like an FLH or Road Glide fender will totally hide that gap.
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01-03-2011, 01:13 AM
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I went to an 18 rear wheel and 21 front. Now I have plenty of clearance for cornering, and less gap at the fender. The extra cornering clearance I gained from the larger wheel combo has provided me enough confidence to go with a 11.5 inch shock. I feel this will give me the best of both worlds. Sufficient corner clearance and with high end 11.5 shocks I am hoping to retain or improve ride quality also.
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01-16-2015, 10:50 AM
In my opinion the best way to lower the bike is with the shocks/springs. I believe the stock Street Bob rear shock is 12". If 11" is too low then try a 11.5" shock. Look into the Wide Tire Kit from Harley. It adds a 180mm wide rear tire that helps fill out the fender. Handling will get worse when you lower the bike but you can help alleviate that with a steering stabilizer.
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