Also, if you upgrade with a aftermarket exaust will you have to remap the fueling?
2012 Street Bob
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Joined: Dec 2010
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From: Oklahoma
Don't get hung up on forward controls. You don't have to *stretch out* to be comfortable, nothing wrong with bending your knees. I personally like to *stand up* a little when I come to an obstacle like a RR crossing or a speed bump.
Tourer
Joined: Jul 2008
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From: Philadelphia, PA area
I am 6'3" with a 35" inseam, I am ok with the standard forward controls. If my legs start to get cramped in longer rides I just rest my legs on the peg to stretch them out a little. My Dad is 6'6" tall and they cramp him a little but he still is not uncomfortable.
Just my 0.02
Just my 0.02
Road Master
Joined: May 2010
Posts: 950
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From: ENGLAND
try both bikes back to back , but also try a fat bob as well , they are all great bikes , but you will find one will suit you and your riding style better than the other 2
a black wide glide with flames is a real head turner , the denim black street bob has the best retro cool looks , and the fat bob will out handle both of those bikes and stop a lot better as well , some one will argue about that , but that was my impression of the 3 amigos , i bought the fat bob purely on the handling and comfort , it just felt right for me ,
but like i said , there all great & you,ll have fun test riding them
a black wide glide with flames is a real head turner , the denim black street bob has the best retro cool looks , and the fat bob will out handle both of those bikes and stop a lot better as well , some one will argue about that , but that was my impression of the 3 amigos , i bought the fat bob purely on the handling and comfort , it just felt right for me ,
but like i said , there all great & you,ll have fun test riding them
Last edited by MADDOG187; May 10, 2012 at 05:48 AM.
Road Master
Joined: May 2010
Posts: 950
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From: ENGLAND
but if your just after a nice Harley sound , i can recommend Rush slip ons ,
Ive got there slash down slip on mufflers , they look the same as stock which i like but sound very nice ,
http://www.rushracingproducts.com/dyna08_12.html
email there after sales team , they gave me very good advice .
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Joe Kucinski
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From: WI
And want Joe said, add some apes and it'll fit you like a dream.
Congrats and welcome to the brotherhood.
Road Captain
Joined: Sep 2011
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From: Calgary, Canada
I rode a Street Bob at a Demo Days today. I immediately didn't like it because of the mid controls, it was more cramped than my Sportster with forwards....good to hear you can get forwards, I liked it otherwise.