Thinking about trading up to a Street Bob

[1200custom]

ive never taken one out before but i know their are afew owners of bobs here so what do you guys have to say about them, riding postion/comfort etc

[skidMark]

A what now?

[1200custom]

sorry, didnt mean to put it here, ill just leave this thread to get smashed up here and make another one in the crusiers:devil2:

[skidMark]

Yeah better go before we start waving, then get angry because ya didn't wave back.;)

[1200custom]

actually its the sport bike riders that dont wave back, they dont even look at me....must be scared

[1200custom]

thanks the thread is now where it belongs

[AllanB]

A HD Street Bob - Street Bobber - bobber = BOb :2thumbsup

Look sweet. According to reports handle well.

One thing I do not get with HD - the front turn signals - the spend a fair bit getting the look of the rest of the bikes sweet then bolt on a fuggly pair of signals to the underside of the bars. So friggin 80's. Easy fixed from the aftermarket.

[1200custom]

A HD Street Bob - Street Bobber - bobber = BOb :2thumbsup

Look sweet. According to reports handle well.

One thing I do not get with HD - the front turn signals - the spend a fair bit getting the look of the rest of the bikes sweet then bolt on a fuggly pair of signals to the underside of the bars. So friggin 80's. Easy fixed from the aftermarket.

i have the some turn signals on my bike and dont really mind them but the bob is one good looking bike

[AllanB]

I love the shot of the one cornering.

[1200custom]

I love the shot of the one cornering.

oh man thats what i wana look like

[JimO]

oh man thats what i wana look like

when you grow up??

[Virago]

I took one for a test ride a couple of years back:

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=18657

Ratusratus has one:

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=63610

[1200custom]

when you grow up??

man....took you long enough to give you two sense worth jimmy

[1200custom]

I took one for a test ride a couple of years back:

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=18657

Ratusratus has one:

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=63610

thanks for the review mate, helps me out alot, will have to pop down to the bike shop and take one for a blat:scooter:

[speights_bud]

I love the shot of the one cornering.
Cornering? looks nearly upright and in a straight line ;), not to mention running out of ground clearance :cool: :jerry:


This looks better :whistle:

[1200custom]

Cornering? looks nearly upright and in a straight line ;), not to mention running out of ground clearance :cool: :jerry:


This looks better :whistle:


i think your in the wrong forum, scooters is down abit further

[speights_bud]

Ridden a few cruisers myself, not so bad, scooters, fun for schoolboys i guess, but sportsbikes are the go for me at the moment.

Sounds like i better be 'gettin off your 'turf ' though, guess i wont bother waving next time...

[Headbanger]

If you can afford and its what you want, Then hell yes, Buy it.

Much better off spending money on a bike you intend to keep long term. Just remember there is heaps more power available once you free up the air-in and air-out, drop in a $90 ignition and a $110 Andrews cam.

If it were me I'd buy a model with twin discs, Being able to stop a large heavy motorcycle is a bit of a bonus......

[1200custom]

Ridden a few cruisers myself, not so bad, scooters, fun for schoolboys i guess, but sportsbikes are the go for me at the moment.

Sounds like i better be 'gettin off your 'turf ' though, guess i wont bother waving next time...

actually speaking "harley not waving", i went on a ride today, id say 90% of sports rider didnt even look up to wave, its like their helmets are fixed onto their tank and they are trying to get to where ever they are going as fast as possible

[speights_bud]

actually speaking "harley not waving", i went on a ride today, id say 90% of sports rider didnt even look up to wave, its like their helmets are fixed onto their tank and they are trying to get to where ever they are going as fast as possible
Which sportsbikes are usually designed to do... Concentrating on riding 120% and many riders dont usually get a response, i'll wave at anything on two wheels though. I dont want to hi-jack the thread or make a fuss, leave you all to it here :calm:

[Nagash]

Yargh! Get back all ye' cruiser hating scally wags.

I reckon go for it! Those Street Bobs are beautiful bikes and if yah have the money for it then i'd say do it.

Even the test ride would be awsome..

[AllanB]

Weird the only reviews I've found are 06 when it was first released. The 08 engines are quite different now - 6 speed etc. Only better I guess. Most magazines tend to dump them with the Dyna range as they are based on that with cosmetic/styling differences.

one with screaming eagles
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UMzK4I2L3vQ

Supertraps
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1xSR2qYAyao&NR=1

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b9BKR3giulw&feature=related

fanxy bendy pipes
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iiIugVe2KYs&feature=related

American safety gear on a BOB
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ynRRJMG4FkQ&feature=related

[Hitcher]

Trade up to a Rocker. They rock.

[1200custom]

Trade up to a Rocker. They rock.

if i won 1st div lotto i would coz i love bikes that rock

[SilverGrin]

Do it.
Trust me.

[1200custom]

Do it.
Trust me.

yea how are you liking yours, are the mini apes alright on long trips

[Headbanger]

yea how are you liking yours, are the mini apes alright on long trips

If not, you could always get some bigger ones.

[SilverGrin]

yea how are you liking yours, are the mini apes alright on long trips


I've done a 500km round trip with only the slightest bit of fatigue, but I reckon that was because I wasn't used to it.
It's fine now.
The raised handlebars actually make it easy to lean.

[firecrab]

Trade up to a Rocker. They rock.

Dunno if I'll be treading loose a rock slide of an argument, but I recently saw both models of the Rocker and I was a bit disappointed. They looked better on the photographs but in nature ... I'm not sure. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder of course. And I guess you can do one up really nicely. Maybe the candy colors those two bikes I saw came in didn't help either.

As for the Streetbob - I really like it and Dynas are a blast to ride. I have to say tho, that you might want to take a look at the Fatbob too, if you haven't yet already. :)

[chubby]

The great thing is that there are choices and enough that we can all get roughly what we want, if not we can alter.

It depends what YOUR looking for and what calls out to you when you go in. The street bob is a great looking bike and I must admit I was leaning towards a dyna at first, I liked the custom and the fatbob is beautiful in person. I ended up with ma wee chubby because it gave me what I wanted in my bike. More than i wanted to spend but I am not looking to trade up for a long time yet (there is a hint there to go for what you want). Go with your gut, look and you'll know/feel whats right, they do call out to you. As long as YOU enjoy.

In terms of the rocker and firecrabs comment, I totally agree, for some reason i expected a little more and they looked better in the pictures.

Can you let us know what you get so we can oooh and ahhh over it?

[scumdog]

Cornering? looks nearly upright and in a straight line ;), not to mention running out of ground clearance :cool: :jerry:


This looks better :whistle:

On a Harley you don't have to prop the bike up with your knee, you just let it gracefully scrape its way around the corner...

[chubby]

Its more elegence than epileptic fit. :jerry:

[ratusratus]

bloody awesome bike............
i love it......
actualy i was out for a ride after work yesterday and was gunno go to levin and then back through shannon but when i got to the opiki turn off i got that fucked up!!!i went to opiki!man has that road changed:spanking:
its like the awahuri turn off to feilding thats all fucked up as well:jerry:
any way i digress
go get a test ride mate!

[huck farley]

I took one for a test ride a couple of years back:

Ratusratus has one:

Yeah but it didn't take my old mate Bru very long to stack it up.!! LOL. (not his fault though)

I think deep down he's a Triumph man. He bought this thing to slow him down. It's done that ok without even trying.

Just why would you bother buying one of these things. When there is some wonderful machinery out there to be had. Also they are far superior to one of these things. And you wouldn't have to pay the $25.000 asking price for the bob.

[firecrab]

Sorry, huck, I gotta pipe up now:

I've owned 16 bikes in my life now - from a 200cc VanVan, which, oddly enough I just purchased, over a GSX-R 750 to a (mint) 1950 Triumph Thunderbird. I've owned two Harleys so far.

I like them because I love the engine, it's fun tinkering, one can really customize them with ease and they provide a different kind of riding experience than your standard bike.
As for superiority - that depends on the way you look at it. Also depends on what you're looking for in a bike.

I could afford one. Yes, it's a lot of money, but I don't regret having spent it. And hey - I'll get a lot of it back should I decide to sell it.

So, if you just hang out in the hog section to question people about their decision to buy a Harley, why dontcha hop on your Triumph and take a ride? Since it's so superior and stuff ... :rolleyes:

Have you ever owned a Harley? If yes, what model? And if not, have you ever ridden one?

[SilverGrin]

I think deep down he's a Triumph man. He bought this thing to slow him down. It's done that ok without even trying.

Ya gotta point there, but personally I didn't buy mine to boy race.


Just why would you bother buying one of these things.

It's an EFI 1584cc 6-speed cruiser with the look, the feel, the ride and the style? Perhaps also the sound, the torque, or maybe even just because I love riding it.
But really, the fact that you asked that means you will never get it regardless what you read or hear.


When there is some wonderful machinery out there to be had.

True, but that's a bit subjective, innit? Like saying the Kawasaki motor in your bike is wonderful machinery, whereas Triumph purists would probably argue the opposite.


Also they are far superior to one of these things

Really? Crap. I wish I'd read your post before I bought mine.


And you wouldn't have to pay the $25.000 asking price for the bob.

Well, 24 I paid, but I paid it even though you're correct in that they're overpriced.
I did, because I wanted the Bob.
Glad I did too.

Cheers.

[1200custom]

you can tell by hucks name that he has a real gripe with harleys, dont even bother trying to explain why people own harleys, he is so caught up in the harley dissin stage life he will never get it

all harley riders love thier rides and that all the maters

[Headbanger]

Just remember there is heaps more power available once you free up the air-in and air-out, drop in a $90 ignition and a $110 Andrews cam.


Re-reading this earlier post of mine it has occurred to be that I don't know shit about the twin-cam HD's and this is most likely unhelpful shit thats best ignored.

Almost but not quite as useless as Huck Farley's posts on any subject.

[scumdog]

Re-reading this earlier post of mine it has occurred to be that I don't know shit about the twin-cam HD's and this is most likely unhelpful shit thats best ignored.

Almost but not quite as useless as Huck Farley's posts on any subject.

Weeellll, when you put fuel in them, turn the key, pull out the choke a bit (for those that have 'em) and push the 'start' button they generally start right up. (mostly) and run kinda OK.
And what else does one need to know??

[Headbanger]

And what else does one need to know??

The most cost-effective way to make em haul arse.

Not to say anyone should try and turn their HD into a race bike, But the EVO's came out of the factory so restricted that very little money and a little know-how can greatly enhance the performance of the bike. (Change the air filter,re jet the carb, drill out the carb casing to allow access to the fuel-mix adjustment,Whack a large punch through the mufflers to allow em to exhale)

I would imagine the twin-cams are also severely choked at both ends, and governed down by a government endorsed ignition?

[firecrab]

snip!

I would imagine the twin-cams are also severely choked at both ends, and governed down by a government endorsed ignition?

Yes, twin-cams also come severely choked. Reason being that they need to make the setup compliant with every country they're exporting to. EFI settings are very conservative, the stock exhaust makes it sound like a 250cc. It's even worse with Californian versions, since need to have some kind of catalyst setup by law.

First, one can have the dealer clean out the stock pipes (all kindsa crap in there - butterflies, etc.) or quickly put on slip-ons. A new system is the best of course.
Then throw in a Stage I air filter & a power commander / race fueler and hop on a DynoJet - makes a world of difference in response (powerband) and adds a few HPs. Almost a must for everyone who wants to get to know their Harley motor as it's supposed to work. Stock's terrible.

[huck farley]

Ahhh yes now they are coming outa the woodwork. it's about time you lot woke up Didn't think it would take long after posting. Yes yes yes I have ridden a HOG only last year, and it was the most unpleasant ride I have ever experienced. It just about shook the fillings out of my teeth when it started up.

It's just an ego thing with most of you. Those that have woken up and moved on to better things for half the price always say I really don't know why I did that.

My Trumpet with the Kawasaki motor in it will do me. But I don't think the Rocket111 is a Kawasaki. Maybe a John Deere or somthing eh?

Oh yes I mentioned in another thread that for the first time ever, Triumph sold more none Japanese bikes than any other bike builder in Australasia. Beating Harley Davidson and BMW. Not bad for a small bike builder from Hinckley situated in the midlands in Jolly old England old chap..

You dudes keep your HD,s. My Trumpet will do me just fine!! But I nearly owned a HOG once. I bought a ticket in a raffle and was only two of the winning ticket. Phew a lucky break if there was ever one!!

H.D. means hand over your $$$$$'s. No doubt plenty of you have to try to make them to hit the ton. Never mind guys you will come to your senses one of these days. Keep those posts coming in I love em.
your friendly thorn.
HUCK FAREY

[SilverGrin]

Might I suggest there are certain surgical procedures to remove that chip from your shoulder?

As far as coming out of the woodwork, well, I'm not here to defend HD, I just can't get my head around why anyone would bag anyone elses ride. Takes all osrts I guess.

I've ridden Triumph many times too, and a fine bike they are.
But my bike of choice is a Harley.
Maybe you should just get over it.

[scumdog]

Might I suggest there are certain surgical procedures to remove that chip from your shoulder?

As far as coming out of the woodwork, well, I'm not here to defend HD, I just can't get my head around why anyone would bag anyone elses ride. Takes all osrts I guess.

I've ridden Triumph many times too, and a fine bike they are.
But my bike of choice is a Harley.
Maybe you should just get over it.

What he sed.

After all, to stoop to HF level all I would have to do is mention Lucas electrics, bits falling off, melted piston, oil leaks like the Torrey Canyon had run aground again etc etc.

Whew, NEARLY bought a Triumph once, was thinking "Triumph or Harley", asked around owners of the two marques and ya know what?

It was the local TRIUMPH owners who said "Buy a Harley, it will be a lot less grief, especially for you living out in the sticks".:shit:

So I bought a Harley.

But would still like a classic style Triumph one day.:yes:

[firecrab]

HF doesn't get it.
Also - he doesn't need a Triumph, he could just ride his enormous ego. Environmentally friendly transport - runs on huge volumes of hot air.

[ratusratus]

Guys dont let Huck upset ya boys!!!!!
He has had every triumph Hinckley have put out and still hasnt found the right one me thinks as hes now looking at the cruiser ...........
He even went japanese for a while but found none of the triumph boys rode with him..........
sad but true
I love the guy and so would all of you if you meet him
he is also on the ratforum but as no one posts on there he comes back here to run down my bike which i love and would never run down any bike he has owned or ride as we ride together and hopefully all ways will
dont let him up set ya lads

the moderaters must have a soft spot for him :spanking:

[SilverGrin]

Na, it's all good here.
I actually ride with a bloke that always scoffs at Harleys, but I think he secretly deep down wants a fatboy, regardless of the way he acts.
It's all in good nature, but the problem here is with the written word. It displays no emotions and can easily be mistaken as an insult.

Cheers.

[chubby]

Silvergrin, I agree totally. mis interpretation of the written word is almost a guarantee. Especially if someone is trying to make tongue in cheek jokes.

Let cHuck rant... every court needs a jester, or a jack in the box. He adds an ingrediant i find amusing.... let him continue (waves hand in a dismissive way).

[huck farley]

As from today guys, You will never hear me can your rides again, As Ratus says if you knew me you would really get on with me. So I thought I will make a truce with you HD riders. My apologies if I got some of yas to upset.
Cheers guys
Huck Farley

[Griffin]

I believe its is a condition called schoolyard love... ya know how kids (boys to girls or girls to boys) always pick on the ones they secretly admire the most. If I had a Harley I'd take any put downs of my ride as HUGE compliments... maybe one day.

[scumdog]

As from today guys, You will never hear me can your rides again, As Ratus says if you knew me you would really get on with me. So I thought I will make a truce with you HD riders. My apologies if I got some of yas to upset.
Cheers guys
Huck Farley


Aw c'mon dude - you were the only Harley bagger who made any effort...

[huck farley]

Hi Scummy dog. Yes I know I give it my best shot. But it's just not worth it, because it almost cost me my friendship with one of my best buddies. It's just not worth loosing a cobber over a stupid fukn bike, and I mean any bike not just a Harley. So someone else will have to step up to the plate, and take over. I'm not changing my user name though. Because it has real character (I'm told) And it still winds up some o the real sensitive Hoglies. So if anyone takes offence, tough shit... I ain't changing it unless the Hierarchy tell me to do so. Then I leave for good, ha-ha don't all dob me in to the fukn hierarchy at once will you now.
The X thorn in your side
Huckleberry houndog Farley!! :done:

[SilverGrin]

No worries, it'd be a boring place if we were all the same and all rode the same bikes.
1200 Custom, you started this fred, have you upgraded yours?

[slofox]

actually its the sport bike riders that dont wave back, they dont even look at me....must be scared

It's called "extinction" in behavioural terminology - if you never get a wave back, you stop trying...........:banana:

[Biggles2000]

My last bike was a 1200 Trophy, I really miss the thing when I want to quickly pass on the open road. My current bike is a Road King it is slower but a lot more comfortable for long distance riding. The trophy was also a sail in cross winds the HD is brillant in side winds. Its all horses for causes, who cares what brand of bike we ride we all put our riding pants on one leg at a time. Pay attention to the man not the machine in the end its all that really matters.
I think the Bob is a neat bike, I had a new 96ci loaner when mine was being serviced, it went, stopped and ran like any nice new HD.

[scumdog]

Pay attention to the man not the machine in the end its all that really matters..

Yup, as I've said: It's not the ride - it's the man astride that counts.

[1200custom]

No worries, it'd be a boring place if we were all the same and all rode the same bikes.
1200 Custom, you started this fred, have you upgraded yours?

hi havnt been here in ages, nope...have sold the bike and am moving to auz inacouple of weeks, so will get one their

[huck farley]

Good luck in Oz cobber. I think it's a case of last one to leave turn out the light. I can't blame ya for leaving the police money revenue mad environment in this country....Happy and safe riding in Oz.
Cheers
Huck

[scumdog]

Good luck in Oz cobber. I can't blame ya for leaving the police money revenue mad environment in this country....Happy and safe riding in Oz.
Cheers
Huck

From the frying pan into the fire I reckon.....:doh:

All those nice non-ticketing type Oz p'licemen......:no:

Quote from another KB thread and talking about Aussie: "Naah - cops over here generally just don't like bikes - any excuse to pull them over...Mind you, it doesn't help that a lot of riders are more like US squids - tricked up bling bikes but their road riding leaves a bit to be desired - bugger all real twisties over here, ya see!
Mind you, they've got some mean track riders.........

Just stay out of town and you're normally OK"

[1200custom]

Good luck in Oz cobber. I think it's a case of last one to leave turn out the light. I can't blame ya for leaving the police money revenue mad environment in this country....Happy and safe riding in Oz.
Cheers
Huck


cheers mate, yea was kind of a fast decision, but afew mates were heading there so i thought why the hell not......so come 18th july i got a one way ticket to perth....might even get a sports bike