Does anyone have the basic steps for bobbing a Wide Glide

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Aug 17, 2014 | 09:10 AM

FluffyMyNameis

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Does anyone have the basic steps for bobbing a Wide Glide

I'm going to be getting a wide glide (Not sure what year) and it will probably look something like this

http://pictures.dealer.com/h/harleyd...9f1752b6ex.jpg

And I'd like to bob it and make it look something like this

https://www.hdforums.com/forum/attac...b-dsc_0179.jpg]

I'm a new rider but I've always loved motorcycles and always wanted a bobber style bike. Thank you for your time!

Aug 17, 2014 | 09:12 AM

EP50

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Start with a Street Bob rather than a Wide Glide

Aug 17, 2014 | 09:25 AM

SquidHead

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Originally Posted by EP50

Start with a Street Bob rather than a Wide Glide

Already bobbed and handles better.

Aug 17, 2014 | 09:59 AM

Ape_Hanger

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Yeah, start with a Street Bob.

Aug 17, 2014 | 10:28 AM

rgr357

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Start with something thats as close to what you want to begin with. = saved time & $

Aug 17, 2014 | 10:55 AM

DJY

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First step is to own a bike.

Aug 18, 2014 | 06:04 AM

Iceman103

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As said above - it makes more sense to start with a Street Bob.
Other than this:
- remove or chop front fender
- chop rear fender
- chop off and clean up everything you can
- lower the rear
It's not everything, but it's a good start