I just purchased my 2023 Street Bob and I agree with many of your comments. The rear brake is lacking. I have added the engine guard, LED turn signals, Grip Puppies to soften any Road vibration and I added the Mustang solo seat and I kept the stock passenger seat to enable the mounting of my Nelson Rigg tail bag. The Mustang seat is great and yields a more classic look compared to the standard Saddlemen 2 up seat. I am considering the wind screen upgrade, time will only tell. I was considering the Ohlins suspension upgrade, but the stock suspension is okay for now.
Green brothers design makes an adjustable brake linkage the makes a day and night difference in rear baking. I did a video titled fixing the weak rear brake. It's well worth the money. Enjoy your new bike and thanks for watching!
Jerry Palladino from Ride Like a Pro just got one. He did a video riding along with a triumph bobber and it ran away from the triumph. He had a saddleman seat and vance and hines pipes. Very quick.
Good pros and cons. Like you were saying I think the cons are subjective to the rider and their height and stature. Overall a solid bike and solid video!
Got my 2021 street bob 114 back in mid April and its been absolutely perfect.. handles like its on rails, excellent power and response, decently comfy stock suspension… after only 2 and a half months i have 3700 miles on my bike and cant wait to put more.. i plan to upgrade the front and read suspension to make it more touring friendly.
I want one of these bikes so bad. Thanks for the review. Wish I could hear the pipes more, but videos never do sounds justice. GAME TIME!!!: take a shot every time he says "UH"!
My 21' street bob had a major transmission malfunction at around 950mi. Two retainer rings in the transmission broke in half and went flying through the gears, chewed them all up and essentially needed an entire re-build on the transmission. My bike was off-line for two weeks! Factory warranty of course covered it, and Desert Wind HD were helpful, but I couldn't believe it. Love my bike, but a transmission breakdown just shy of 1k mi was a punch in the stomach! Keep up the videos.
enjoyed the pros and cons, when i traded the slim in on the Road Glide i said i would not start with the add ons and i swear i have spent more on this bike than any before!! It's a disease
Great video. In the market for a 114 FXBBS and being over 6', you're right, fairing, seat, controls, bars, the bike payments are the least concern. Looks like $3k+ in upgrades after the fact. Although, can't put a price on comfort after the fact.
I just bought my 2021 Bobby from the streets a month ago and I’m 6’1 250lbs. It is superbly comfortable. I commute an hour of empty interstate every day to and from work and it’s hard to beat. I’ve owned a couple bikes and this is the best one by far. I will say a seat is in my future but that is mostly because the passenger pillion that comes with the bike is a torture device for a passenger. The stock seat is comfortable enough to not complain about but upgrades are always welcome. The stock exhaust is always something to get. Other than that I’d say the bike is perfect. I don’t see the rear brake issue he was mentioning mine has plenty of stopping power.
You need to adjust that rear break… there’s a video that will show how.. raise the lever 1” or so… you’ll get more brake grab because you’ll be able to push it easier
Hey there nice video. I have the 2021 street bob as well and I live in apache junction so hi neighbor lol and you are right about when you think your about done then something else comes up to go buy. Still yet have to get the full stage 1 and 2 done between fairing exhaust and seat and sissy bar and bag I haven't been able to start with engine upgrades yet but hoping to here in a couple weeks. If you ever want to go for a ride could always write me on here. Or look me up on fb
I would love a bike like this, but where I live, I'm afraid it wouldn't fit. I live in north Italy and here there are a lot of mountains and a street bob is maybe a bit difficult on these roads. I would love to live in Arizona for a fun ride in the immense wild there!
Thanks for watching! You should ride one if you get a chance. I think you would be suprised at how well they handle for a big bike. Is this the region of the stelvio pass? That looks like an epic ride!
@@randytbird6548 I'm basically 3 hrs from stelvio pass indeed. It's a wonderful place for bike lovers, but usually you see a lot more naked / crossover / enduro. If Covid will be under control, I'm planning the epic route 66 journey for 2022 summer!
Coming from a 2017 Dyna Street Bob... absolutely love the ride quality/experience on the new Softail's. But holy smokes are the new street bobs so damn ugly compared to the Dyna's imo.
I’v had my 22 gauntlet grey street bob for a week and have had numerous compliments in that short time. I guess everyone is entitled to their opinion but it definitely isn’t a ugly bike that’s for sure.
@@getjacked1 Primarily referring to the fastback blue lol... tank swap , analog gauges, and a full rear-fender would change my opinion a whole lot for sure.
Randy I was going to bid on wrecked Harley 114FXBBS with a damaged Rear Fender and bent fender frame rails and wanted to determine how serious it might be to replace the rear fender frame supports for the fender can you tell me if the rear frame supports are bolt on to the main frame are part of the main Chassis frame.
The fender struts bolt on but the mounting for them is part of the main frame structure. Also you will want to check the trans case for cracks if it took a hard hit
Not for me. I have the 11 inch windshield and im short 5-7. They make several different windshields for it including a vented one. Thanks for watching!
The street bob handles great and i prefer mids. I wish the tank from the slim was an option. I wish harley would do a pick your own options right from the factory . a slim with mid controls and the 114 motor and dual disc brake front end would be perfect!
@@randytbird6548 Last question, do you find mids comfortable on longer rides? I looked at the street bob first, but I assumed that the more aggressive position would haunt me on longer rides. I'm a 40+ combat vet with back issues so comfort was #1 on my priority list. Maybe just some highway bars would give me an option to stretch out on a street bob... Also, while I love having a 5Gal tank, I think it would change the look and personality of the street bob in my opinion. Awesome looking bike dude!
@@RunCMDmoto im short so mids work best for me. If you are tall. The floorboards are great. I didnt mind them too much on the slim . take care and thanks for watching!
Hi Sir ! How would you compare this Road Warrior to the Reckless you had on your previous bike in terms of wind deflection, buffeting, movments of the fork induced by the fairing being fork-mounted, etc ... ?
Hi Simon. Good to hear from you! The road warrior fairing is a great option for the unfaired bike. It is not as good at blocking the wind as the reckless unit but does create a big pocket of calm air behind it. More like the windshield on the heritage. Its a little noisier wind wise. Im Happy with it. Take care!
@@randytbird6548 Thank you very much :-) I'm still in the process of deciding what to put on my Heritage between a Road Warrior and Reckless (even though I know that the Road Warrior would require a bit of customization to fit) Always a pleasure to watch your videos in those times. I'll be back on the bike shortly I hope !
Randy, how tall are you? I’m picking up my new Street Bob after they install forward controls. The mids seem a little cramped for me and I’m only 5’ 11”.
@@randytbird6548 Thanks for the information. Lol, I got a little worried when I heard you say the mids were kinda far forward for you. Thanks for the video.
Im 6ft1 and I feel small on this bike. I have forwards. People say the bike looks small on me. They say things like what year is your sporty or is that a 1200?
@@randytbird6548 Thanks brother! I’m still waiting on the clutch and brake lines. I hope to have the FXBBS by the end of the month. I have new pegs, shifter and brake levers, a new exhaust and a new seat waiting to be installed. Lol
@@randytbird6548 thank you. I just bought this bike yesterday. Gonna ride a little before I put anything on it. But I like that Memphis shade you have.
how tall are you? hard to understand ergonomics without knowing your size. can you comment on fuel tank size vs cubic inches, and does your bike have any engine mods.. I only tour on my current dyna, and the seat in position to bars seems off when i sit on this new bike in showroom, and of course the fuel capacity if your on the throttle seems way too small, any input would great, thank you
I get 130 miles to the low fuel warning. less if running hard. The 114 gets 40 plus mpg . im 5 7 and it is a stretch to the bars but not awful. Spec show the wheelbase to be close on both the dyna and m8 models so i think its the lower seat
☝️🎃 Probably text or facebook or instagram or tikkytocky or whatever else… people need to put the damn phone in a lockbox before they drive!! Sums a beachezzzz 😡
Do you really need to spend the $400 on the first 1,000 mile service. Don’t understand why that’s a thing. I just want an oil change. Nothing more nothing less
I spent 265 $ at another dealer. 400 450 from the dealer i bought it from. It is insane to charge over 400 $ . if you change the fluids yourself and check the fastners at 1000 miles you should be good. Keep your recipts for proof
I did my 1000 mile service myself for only $130 bucks.. you can get all the materials from harley and it only takes and hour with minimal mechanical work. Dont waste your money.
I just purchased my 2023 Street Bob and I agree with many of your comments. The rear brake is lacking. I have added the engine guard, LED turn signals, Grip Puppies to soften any Road vibration and I added the Mustang solo seat and I kept the stock passenger seat to enable the mounting of my Nelson Rigg tail bag. The Mustang seat is great and yields a more classic look compared to the standard Saddlemen 2 up seat. I am considering the wind screen upgrade, time will only tell. I was considering the Ohlins suspension upgrade, but the stock suspension is okay for now.
Green brothers design makes an adjustable brake linkage the makes a day and night difference in rear baking. I did a video titled fixing the weak rear brake. It's well worth the money. Enjoy your new bike and thanks for watching!
Jerry Palladino from Ride Like a Pro just got one. He did a video riding along with a triumph bobber and it ran away from the triumph. He had a saddleman seat and vance and hines pipes. Very quick.
I rode a triumph bobbet and while pretty quick. I think my 114 woud spank one too
Good pros and cons. Like you were saying I think the cons are subjective to the rider and their height and stature. Overall a solid bike and solid video!
i have the 21 standard and am really liking it. i ride those same roads in AZ
Cool bike the standard. We have some great roads dont we. Thanks for watching!
Got my 2021 street bob 114 back in mid April and its been absolutely perfect.. handles like its on rails, excellent power and response, decently comfy stock suspension… after only 2 and a half months i have 3700 miles on my bike and cant wait to put more.. i plan to upgrade the front and read suspension to make it more touring friendly.
Yep. Suspension work is in my plans thanks for watching!
I want one of these bikes so bad. Thanks for the review. Wish I could hear the pipes more, but videos never do sounds justice.
GAME TIME!!!: take a shot every time he says "UH"!
Uh ok! Thanks for watching
Oh heck yes, love the early morning ride...bike pros and cons sound quite reasonable. That 114 is sweet! I already have 3K on my Wing-3 mos.
You have a lot of open road up there. Perfect for the wing. I enjoy the vrod. Videos as well
My 21' street bob had a major transmission malfunction at around 950mi. Two retainer rings in the transmission broke in half and went flying through the gears, chewed them all up and essentially needed an entire re-build on the transmission. My bike was off-line for two weeks! Factory warranty of course covered it, and Desert Wind HD were helpful, but I couldn't believe it. Love my bike, but a transmission breakdown just shy of 1k mi was a punch in the stomach! Keep up the videos.
Sorry to hear that. Transmission problems are rare. But when it happens to you thats no solace. I hope yours is good now. Thanks for watching!
enjoyed the pros and cons, when i traded the slim in on the Road Glide i said i would not start with the add ons and i swear i have spent more on this bike than any before!! It's a disease
Its all part of the charm !
Great video. In the market for a 114 FXBBS and being over 6', you're right, fairing, seat, controls, bars, the bike payments are the least concern. Looks like $3k+ in upgrades after the fact. Although, can't put a price on comfort after the fact.
I bought some of the stuff from craigslist and offer up and i sold some stuff too to defer the costs somewhat....
I just bought my 2021 Bobby from the streets a month ago and I’m 6’1 250lbs. It is superbly comfortable. I commute an hour of empty interstate every day to and from work and it’s hard to beat. I’ve owned a couple bikes and this is the best one by far. I will say a seat is in my future but that is mostly because the passenger pillion that comes with the bike is a torture device for a passenger. The stock seat is comfortable enough to not complain about but upgrades are always welcome. The stock exhaust is always something to get. Other than that I’d say the bike is perfect. I don’t see the rear brake issue he was mentioning mine has plenty of stopping power.
You need to adjust that rear break… there’s a video that will show how.. raise the lever 1” or so… you’ll get more brake grab because you’ll be able to push it easier
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Great video!!
Where did you get those grips? Love those!👌
Harley Dominion collection. any dealer or online hd
Hey there nice video. I have the 2021 street bob as well and I live in apache junction so hi neighbor lol and you are right about when you think your about done then something else comes up to go buy. Still yet have to get the full stage 1 and 2 done between fairing exhaust and seat and sissy bar and bag I haven't been able to start with engine upgrades yet but hoping to here in a couple weeks. If you ever want to go for a ride could always write me on here. Or look me up on fb
Thanks for watching. It never ends does it? I just ordered the leatherpros bags. Will be doing a video on them when they arrive
I would love a bike like this, but where I live, I'm afraid it wouldn't fit. I live in north Italy and here there are a lot of mountains and a street bob is maybe a bit difficult on these roads. I would love to live in Arizona for a fun ride in the immense wild there!
Thanks for watching! You should ride one if you get a chance. I think you would be suprised at how well they handle for a big bike. Is this the region of the stelvio pass? That looks like an epic ride!
@@randytbird6548 I'm basically 3 hrs from stelvio pass indeed. It's a wonderful place for bike lovers, but usually you see a lot more naked / crossover / enduro. If Covid will be under control, I'm planning the epic route 66 journey for 2022 summer!
@@themosquito4917 66 through arizona is about 150 miles from home
Coming from a 2017 Dyna Street Bob... absolutely love the ride quality/experience on the new Softail's. But holy smokes are the new street bobs so damn ugly compared to the Dyna's imo.
I’v had my 22 gauntlet grey street bob for a week and have had numerous compliments in that short time. I guess everyone is entitled to their opinion but it definitely isn’t a ugly bike that’s for sure.
@@getjacked1 Primarily referring to the fastback blue lol... tank swap , analog gauges, and a full rear-fender would change my opinion a whole lot for sure.
Great video on pros n cons! I'm a chubby 5ft 10. Would i be comfortable on this bike?
Yes i think so. Seat change is almost mandatory though. Stock seat sucks
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Depends on the time zone and day of the week. Camping trips are exempt!
Great video. Thanks
Thanks for watching. I just did a 1 year review. Check It out😊
@@randytbird6548 might be buying a 2022 tomorrow. Hopefully
Randy I was going to bid on wrecked Harley 114FXBBS with a damaged Rear Fender and bent fender frame rails and wanted to determine how serious it might be to replace the rear fender frame supports for the fender can you tell me if the rear frame supports are bolt on to the main frame are part of the main Chassis frame.
The fender struts bolt on but the mounting for them is part of the main frame structure. Also you will want to check the trans case for cracks if it took a hard hit
Any buffetting on the wind screen?
Not for me. I have the 11 inch windshield and im short 5-7. They make several different windshields for it including a vented one. Thanks for watching!
what fuel is recommended?
premium 91+
I want that windshield you have. Where did you get it?
Memphis shades on line or vendors like jp cycles and revzilla
Besides the motor, what do you like about this Street Bob over the Slim? Also, Anything you miss from the Slim that the street bob doesn’t have?
The street bob handles great and i prefer mids. I wish the tank from the slim was an option. I wish harley would do a pick your own options right from the factory . a slim with mid controls and the 114 motor and dual disc brake front end would be perfect!
@@randytbird6548 Last question, do you find mids comfortable on longer rides? I looked at the street bob first, but I assumed that the more aggressive position would haunt me on longer rides. I'm a 40+ combat vet with back issues so comfort was #1 on my priority list. Maybe just some highway bars would give me an option to stretch out on a street bob... Also, while I love having a 5Gal tank, I think it would change the look and personality of the street bob in my opinion. Awesome looking bike dude!
@@RunCMDmoto im short so mids work best for me. If you are tall. The floorboards are great. I didnt mind them too much on the slim . take care and thanks for watching!
Good vid
Thanks for watching!
Hi Sir !
How would you compare this Road Warrior to the Reckless you had on your previous bike in terms of wind deflection, buffeting, movments of the fork induced by the fairing being fork-mounted, etc ... ?
Hi Simon. Good to hear from you!
The road warrior fairing is a great option for the unfaired bike. It is not as good at blocking the wind as the reckless unit but does create a big pocket of calm air behind it. More like the windshield on the heritage. Its a little noisier wind wise. Im Happy with it. Take care!
Also i get no bufetting with the 11 inch screen and you can get up to 17 inch if you are tall - im not!
@@randytbird6548
Thank you very much :-)
I'm still in the process of deciding what to put on my Heritage between a Road Warrior and Reckless (even though I know that the Road Warrior would require a bit of customization to fit)
Always a pleasure to watch your videos in those times.
I'll be back on the bike shortly I hope !
What's the gas mileage per tank?
About 130 miles to the low fuel warning. Thanks for watching!
Randy, how tall are you? I’m picking up my new Street Bob after they install forward controls. The mids seem a little cramped for me and I’m only 5’ 11”.
Im 5,7 and forward controls are a stretch for me. My taller friends like the forwards
@@randytbird6548 Thanks for the information. Lol, I got a little worried when I heard you say the mids were kinda far forward for you. Thanks for the video.
@@mikepersia5362 good luck with your new scoot! Thanks for watching!
Im 6ft1 and I feel small on this bike. I have forwards. People say the bike looks small on me. They say things like what year is your sporty or is that a 1200?
@@randytbird6548 Thanks brother! I’m still waiting on the clutch and brake lines. I hope to have the FXBBS by the end of the month. I have new pegs, shifter and brake levers, a new exhaust and a new seat waiting to be installed. Lol
good video
thank you for watching
What kind of windshield is that ?
It is a memphis shades Road warrior fairing with the 11 inch windshield.
thanks for watching!
Which fairing do you have on here?
Helli Scott. It is the memphis shades road warrior fairing with 11 inch smoked windshield
@@randytbird6548 thank you. I just bought this bike yesterday. Gonna ride a little before I put anything on it. But I like that Memphis shade you have.
@@DeepDelta527 you will want a seat first. Looks good but not very comfortable. Congrats on the new bike!
how tall are you? hard to understand ergonomics without knowing your size. can you comment on fuel tank size vs cubic inches, and does your bike have any engine mods.. I only tour on my current dyna, and the seat in position to bars seems off when i sit on this new bike in showroom, and of course the fuel capacity if your on the throttle seems way too small, any input would great,
thank you
I get 130 miles to the low fuel warning. less if running hard. The 114 gets 40 plus mpg . im 5 7 and it is a stretch to the bars but not awful. Spec show the wheelbase to be close on both the dyna and m8 models so i think its the lower seat
I have stage one only
☝️🎃 Probably text or facebook or instagram or tikkytocky or whatever else… people need to put the damn phone in a lockbox before they drive!! Sums a beachezzzz 😡
Do you really need to spend the $400 on the first 1,000 mile service. Don’t understand why that’s a thing. I just want an oil change. Nothing more nothing less
I spent 265 $ at another dealer. 400 450 from the dealer i bought it from. It is insane to charge over 400 $ . if you change the fluids yourself and check the fastners at 1000 miles you should be good. Keep your recipts for proof
I did my 1000 mile service myself for only $130 bucks.. you can get all the materials from harley and it only takes and hour with minimal mechanical work. Dont waste your money.
Also the fuel capacity is horrible
Im getting about 125 miles to the low fuel warning. Then it h
Take 2.5 gallons
I have 27,687 miles on my 2021street Bob just broke her in ...great bike...ya weak ass breaks ...I have no ABS ..
The cure for the weak rear brake is an adjustable brake rod. Greene brothers design makes the best
@@randytbird6548 thank you I'll look them up.
Randy, I'm having a tough time finding a handlebar luggage bag like the one you have....
Mind me asking if you have any recommendations?
This is the soft leather bag from the harley catalog. Your local dealer would likely have one