Lowering a Street Bob
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Lowering a Street Bob
Alright I know this has been brought up before but I need some feed back.
I have an 06 Street bob. The brake light has been removed and turn signals converted to brake/run/turn. I want to lower the bike but I am on a budget. I do ride two up alot. Any negative experience with the 1 inch lowering blocks for the street bob. Would love to go 1.75 but don't think that is going to happen.
I have an 06 Street bob. The brake light has been removed and turn signals converted to brake/run/turn. I want to lower the bike but I am on a budget. I do ride two up alot. Any negative experience with the 1 inch lowering blocks for the street bob. Would love to go 1.75 but don't think that is going to happen.
Road Master
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Yeah watch out with 1.75. Put 1.75 blocks on my wifes S.B. She alone is small so has no problems. I got on it when i was around 250 and bottomed out and put a dent in the bottom of the fender because of the brake bleeder valve. That was with the shock settings at 4. DOnt think if they were at 5 it would have mattered much.
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I lowered mine 1.75" rear and 2" front. For a 2 up bike I would not lower at all, just have fun with you o.l. on the back! Mine won't ride till the kids on their own so lowering is fine....unless on a very sharp undulating piece of roadway, then it can get a little squirrely. Would defiantly not be no good 2-up, unless together you come in at less than 200lbs. just my .02
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I also have an '06 Street Bob and have tested several lowering options. IMO the lowering blocks are a bad idea especially if riding 2-up. They may seem economical but you're much better off saving for something that will work better in the long term.
There are 2 ways you can lower your 'Bob: switch to shorter shocks with heavy duty springs, and change to a lower seat.
For economical 2-up shocks try the Progressive 412s with HEAVY DUTY springs (avoid regular springs - heavy duty only for 2-up). You can buy them in 11" or 11.5" versions. The stock Street Bob Shock is 12". I bought both 11" and 11.5" sizes. One advantage of the Dyna is that it's pretty easy to swap the rear shocks with a floor jack once you get the hang of it (ditto Sportster). You can expect the 11.5" shocks to be somewhat firmer than stock while the 11" shocks will be noticeably firmer than stock. Also, the heavy duty springs will seem firm when riding solo. To get around this you can always carry a shock wrench for easy shock adjustment. They're small and inexpensive.
Probably the most economical "lowered" 2-up Street Bob seat is from a Dyna Low Rider. You might be able to find one used eBay for a decent price. Just remember the Dyna frame was changed in '06. So be sure to look for '06 and newer Lowrider seats.
Best of luck with your new Street Bob! I've got 24K miles so far and plenty of good times on my '06 Street Bob!
There are 2 ways you can lower your 'Bob: switch to shorter shocks with heavy duty springs, and change to a lower seat.
For economical 2-up shocks try the Progressive 412s with HEAVY DUTY springs (avoid regular springs - heavy duty only for 2-up). You can buy them in 11" or 11.5" versions. The stock Street Bob Shock is 12". I bought both 11" and 11.5" sizes. One advantage of the Dyna is that it's pretty easy to swap the rear shocks with a floor jack once you get the hang of it (ditto Sportster). You can expect the 11.5" shocks to be somewhat firmer than stock while the 11" shocks will be noticeably firmer than stock. Also, the heavy duty springs will seem firm when riding solo. To get around this you can always carry a shock wrench for easy shock adjustment. They're small and inexpensive.
Probably the most economical "lowered" 2-up Street Bob seat is from a Dyna Low Rider. You might be able to find one used eBay for a decent price. Just remember the Dyna frame was changed in '06. So be sure to look for '06 and newer Lowrider seats.
Best of luck with your new Street Bob! I've got 24K miles so far and plenty of good times on my '06 Street Bob!
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