2013 Harley Davidson Street Bob, Test Ride & Impressions
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 27 มิ.ย. 2013
- This video was produced by my original channel name XXXDEADHEAD. Want to hold me to the thoughts and opinions reflected? I am sure you do, but those thoughts and opinions have adapted to the present day - constant evolution as I refuse to stop learning and adapting to the world around me. - The Adventures of X The following video was made when I called myself XXXDEADHEAD. This was a persona character that allowed me to voice thoughts from a perspective unique to the name. All thoughts and considerations in this video are simply reflections in the rear view mirror, faded to obscurity by the distance of time. Thoughts change, so tune into my recent videos to see where I am at today! 2020 version of my thoughts. The Adventures of X 2020
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Here is another first ride with impressions video! I love making these types of videos only because it gives me the opportunity to get to know a new bike! This ride was epic and overall I enjoyed the bike... yet, I still love my Sportster!
took a 2013 street bob out for a test ride today. must say it was an awesome ride. was a lil intimidating at first but once I got on it, I got use to it real quick. gr8 ride for sure for a 1st timer Harley rider!!
I had forward controls put on mine and it made all the difference in the comfort. It is also the best balanced Harley I have had so far.
Yeah, I can totally see an average first time rider having a great time with this bike! Thanks Tommy!
That feeling is called relaxed! :) sweet video and the bike sounds good.
Just found your vloggs, great stuff your got some of the best scenic rides in the world, just had to let ya know, jimbo, Australia. Cheers.
Thank you very much!
I just bought a 2014 Street Bob last week. Thanks for the video! You helped me make my decision when I bought last week.
Awesome to hear!
Another great video, great stuff!...and what a road! What I'd give to have a ride through country like that! Ride safe!
Cool thanks!
I like your video, great roads in the US, not so many here in the UK, I am getting a 2014 Street Bob in two weeks, I can't wait
Nice! Bet you are stoked!!! Ride safe!
Great video I'm looking at getting a Street Bob for my next bike I rode one at a demo and loved it!
Another great review... :) Hope all is well and will be looking forward to the next one...
Good video review and very informative. Thank you
Sweet!! New Content! I was starting to worry about you broski! Haha, great video
This was the most helpful review on the streetbob I've seen so far. Thanx very much for all the details you gave. I'm getting one soon as my first bike. Did it have a smooth start? And did it feel as it was lean heavy during turns? Thx
Great ride and review!!
Great video XXXDeadhead I live in UK and was thinking about buying one of theses...
@Caleb Dennison: Do you have standard forwards? I am 6ft0 and I don't think they're comfortable at all. You (I) have less control over the bike, I constantly have to hold my legs up otherwise my feet would just land on the ground. I think it looks cool with forward controls but center controls are much more comfortable.
Cool vid! I just purchased my first bike (2015 Street Bob) in June. I'm looking to get some tunes playing while riding. Are those speakers that your buddy has on his bike, and if so, where did he purchase them from? Thank you!
thanks for this great video...
I don’t know anything about motor cycles, I found great deal on this model 2013 Street bob based on recommendation, so i am now trying to gather as much information about it as passable.
It's a great bike!
Ooooo your buddy's Iron is a beauty
Are those 2 inch risers on those bars looks good with a little more height
nice review. I'm hoping to get one next season. I was curious how it would handle on a longer trip. thanks!
So Gabe handles long trips with ease... A lot of it is from the bars, seat, and peg upgrades... (And fairing)
Nice cruise style bike, also like the pipes and the flat black.
Good review, thanks. Watching that bike wheeze it's way around corners was about as interesting as watching paint dry.
hello; where did you buy the backrest, i am looking for it
thanks
Andrew M - Thank you! Will be sure to remember to pause the interesting cars... in this video there are a total of three of them that pass by me in the other lane! Definitely worth trying to pause them to check them out, think they are rebuilt model roadsters
do you have pictures or video of the handlebar mod?
hello, how would one of these fit someone thats 5'4? im thinkin bout gettin one
Hi XXXDeadhead, thanks for the awsome video! I've been looking around for a first bike to buy and somehow I always end up back at the Harley Street Bob.. my only concern is that I'm 6foot5 and I don't know if that's a good bike for a guy my height. Hope you can help me out with my question. (sorry if I made some spelling errors, I'm from Belgium so English isn't my native language)
Hey Deadhead, I was wondering, if this were stock without the apes, how would you compare this to the Fat Bob?
Awesome bike man!
It is a fun one!
sick bike. i like both of them, i ride the 883 soon to be converted to the iron nightster...but i am changing the handle bars to the z bars for comfort.
gloverintl - I agree! Would be nice to be able to adjust handle bars quickly just to try them out :) His ride did make me consider putting a riser on mine to get more of a relaxed seating position.
Hey,ive suddenly developed a huge love for Harley Davidson bikes virtually overnight and im thinking of buying one of their bikes in the near future.So im looking for an agile comfortable bike that is really easy to ride.
Any suggestions?
Great ride and review my friend. How does that 96 inch compare to yours? can you really feel a big increase in the power, and how does the power band differ from yours? I would like to move up to a Super glide someday with mids and the 96 cu motor. Although I hear the 103 is really a nice motor also.
wow thx,have not got the chance to get my butt on a Harley yet,but one,the 883 didn't like the bike, it was set up for someone that is much shorter than I am, working on it so love the bike street bob,super glide and the custom low is some of my wish list but only time will tell,not yet ready for that much $ for twowheels,and my years to go up before the Harley becomes mine for keeps,any thoughts on Harley I can get into,ride safe
Very good bike, My 2013 FXDBP is my first bike and aside from the show stopper looks of the Big Red Flake paint, the 70's throw back styling gets great reviews.
Im a first time watcher of your videos, and aside from the constant opinionated view of the Mini Apes(6 times)....not bad video.
My friend rides an 883 Iron, and when properly ridden, its a bullet!
Awesome video. I am hoping to get a 2014 Street Bob this week.
Thank you very much!
You could just do a post ride interview too and ask him the usual questions. Great video, by the way, I like to watch you do these bike reviews, there aren't a ton of non dealer sponsored Harley test rides on TH-cam
Hey XXX, with those ape hanger bars, you could have replaced Peter Fonda in EASY RIDER, but without the drugs and the sad ending. Stay safe and thanks for the great videos!!
Hey man, I got the 13'Street bob with a 103CI and absolutely love it!! Not a fan of the mini apes either, just ordered some Wild 1s Chubby Drags. Oh yah, what are the two round things between the bars? lights or speakers??
They are speakers! Glad ya like your bike!
what's the tune at the start please ?
Nice Vid! Looking at getting my first Harley this year :) torn between the street bob and wide glide at the minute. Gonna test ride everything though :)
Yeah - test rides and sitting on it and looking at it for awhile will really help
Yeah definitely. I hope to head over to the states one day, experience some of the great roads over there.
I'm 5'8" on a good day, I have forward controls and 14" ape hangers on my 2010 street bob. Super comfortable but I get a little poor circulation in my fingers. Always have had that.
Tommy, bike had a smooth start (similar to my other recent Harley experiences), bike felt very solid and nimble in the turns.
PurV9ooo - My Iron has been converted... great mod!
thanx brother
AkDeluxeRider - It was relaxed! Thanks for watching!
As a proud 2013 Street Bob owner, I share grassblade63's sentiments too. I've watched this video a dozen times since I've been snowed in for the last several weeks. Are there any other videos of Gabe's bike? Love your motovlogs...keep up the great job!
Yeah, he is in half the vids I've done the past several months
Mike - The 1200 is awesome... Only thing that kept me away from that bike was the reduced lean angle from the forward mounted controls... I live in an area surrounded by twisty roads so that was not a good pick for me... If I lived in an area where the roads were straighter - that bike and the large front tire and gas tank are epic!
sportsterinmet - Not sure I am going to get one anytime soon :) I love my bike, the main thing that seemed to help was the rear tire and the power felt more solid throughout the gear range... This helped with confidence for sure. I love the style of the Sportster but I love everything that the Dyna's have that the sportster don't.
dude love your videos whats the longest you travel on your bike
Thanks my friend - most in one day so far is 550 miles. This July with my road trip/meetup it will be 710 miles in one day (I hope)... Have gone on many 1000-2000 mile trips, a ton of 300+ mile trips... Yellowstone will be the largest adventure, expecting around 2700 miles total
thank you!
sportsterinmet - well said!
What is the street bob, 1100? or more?
Hmmm.. best bet is to sit on a few and see what feels right... usually taller people like the forward mounted pegs... which you can put on any harley.
Great vid, some good info here. I'll be trying out a 2014 with a 103ci motor and RSD 2into 1 pipe next week. If all goes well it may be the replacement for my faithful old 1200 Sporty, although I'll have to change the bars and put progressive shocks and springs. The roads in the UK need good suspension !!
Thank you Mark! New shocks are always fun!
Edward - Hell yeah! think three of them went by in this video
RC62 - Yeah I love the look of the mirrors as well... I was able to work with them better as I got used to them
waafist - very similar, except for the posture with the mid mounted pegs (which I personally prefer)
XXX, thanks for the feedback, as i am interested in changing the mirrors on my cruiser. I guess we adapt to a lot of things! Ride safe bro!
bodysurf100 - I love the flat black style!
currently have a sportster, test rode the a 1200 custom, am now renting a 2013 dyna
super glide for sat & sun, (HD group ride on sun). so far imo, the dyna handles better than sportster, nible, w/ the 96 motor extreme diff. in power, smother ride at hwy speeds, great for 2 up, more dash board bells and whistles, just a great ride , and not that much diffrence in stationary handling, Looks like somebody is going to get one !
like your videos,cheers
Nice gardening glove there bud. Lol.
CORE007 - Thanks Core! All is better now, and will try to finish up the next video this week!
Rottensoul978 - LOL I was wondering when somebody would notice those!!! I finally got a pair of summer gloves... that was a one day thing... but I have to admit... they were freaking perfect for riding!!
The street bob sounds healthy! I've been considering a used HD for my next bike... But alas, I'm clueless on American bikes.
Do you happen to know what phone mount that it on the tank
I don't - sorry :(
I have to agree. I have an 09 Sportster 1200 low. While it is fine for solo riding there is just not enough room for 2 up riding to be cmfortable. My wiffe has a bad back as I do and she needs the support of a backrest which I have. I have a sundowner seat I can"t use unless I change to a detachable back rest as the seat is to wide to fit between the backrest support brackets. Thinking about getting a Superglide inthe future, more power and more room., and much smoother ride.
Looking at getting a 2015-2016 street bob for my first bike. Any experience riding the 103 that's on the newer street bobs? Great video!
Nope, but my $$ is on fun with that setup
+DJ Paranoia i bought a 2015 street bob. great bike. im 5'10" and have no issues with the apes.
vac0002 - I guess I can't say much about the mirrors since mine are flipped.... Overall I did get used to the ape's a bit more than I expected and the mirrors were fine once I got past the tiny appearance!
where is the location?
Deadhead... thanks for the video, for those of us wanting to get in to the filming of our rides, can you tell us the camera & mount system you used? - Thanks!
Excellent question, I use a gopro with the basic adhesive mounts that come with them.
Thanks. Tank mount, chest or other?
Chin mount :)
Hey man, I like your videos, I live in San Mateo so its weird seeing places I know in all your videos lol.
I'm looking to get my first bike and I was thinking of getting a 2014 Street Bob, you think that will be suitable for a beginner?
It's a big bike (heavy and tall) but it all depends on your size and maturity/capabilities. Dealers will try to push the big bikes because their profits on Sportsters is narrow - my recommendation will always be towards the Street 750/500 or the Sportsters (883/1200)
He's right even in the slightest back of your mind you can't trust yourself etc go with the smaller ones. Plus whoever says a sporty is for girls deserves a punch in the mouth. On top of that you start of small and get really proficient and then your good to go. I started small and went with the supersports and liter bikes and made the switch to harley and can ride anything after moving up the ladder. While I have buddies where their first bike was a softail and can't ride for shit.
I would wdd if you like the style of the Street Bob but might think it's a little too much to handle the Sportster 72 might he an option. It's a very easy bike to handle with decent power (1200cc) and some similarity in style.
have given thought to front controls on my Iron.... not sure, might just get highway pegs
SamuraiHg - Thanks bud, life got a little 'interesting' for awhile there, will make a vid on that soon enough :) I am thinking about putting a riser on my handlebars, but I know that ape hangers are not for me!
Fireguy777 - They are a blast! rumble = grin :)
Not seen many (if any) bikes with ape hangers in my part of the world for a long time, they were popular here in the late 60s (Easy Rider) and early 70s. But the bike looks and sound cool :)
whats the name of the other bike?
I have forwards on my Sportsters and its really comfortable. Forwards on a Sportster aren't that far forward. I have no problem controlling my bike. I would recommend them to any Sportster rider over 5'5".
Nice vid
Thank you!
what are the round things at the top?
They were his speakers... they are now gone from the bike, replaced with a helmet bluetooth setup.
dheller777 - Thanks amigo! Overall I felt the power difference - however, my sportster may have more bang per pound of weight, so the difference is felt in the gear range.... In a spot where I need to shift to third, his bike does fine in second.... just more range with the power... would be interesting to do some drag racing with him - quarter mile runs could indicate something... would be fun :)
Russell - I can arrange it someday... maybe loan him my helmet cam setup.... However, he used to have a Nightster, and loved everything about it except for the long range comfort and the peanut 3.3 tank.
Great review. I only just recently discovered this bike and I love it! Any suggestions on what exhaust I should get guys? This will be my first Harley and I don't know too much about them I'm afraid :S All tips and suggestions welcome! Cheers
Vance and Hines are nice but spendy
Cycle shack is a great option - cheap and nice tone
Thanks man. I'll give cycle shack a go!
spacep0d - You need to get up here for a weekend of mad filming there.... just wish I could find a weekend to do it :)
Bike sounds pretty good. Ape hangers a small mirrors, are something you really have to get used to. Ride safe.
Mike G....imo (my 2 cents) ride the 1200 custom with fat front tire, also try the dyna super glide,I have a xl883, , just rented this past weekend a dyna , went on a 150 mi. group ride
(dealership sponsered), rode 2 up, the major difference is comfort, smoothness of ride, and a little bigger bike handles the wind less effort . Be careful and make sure of the size bike and what your needs are in a bike, 6 months down the rode ,you won't start to have 2nd thoughts about what you bought.
Brian - I think most of the Harley's are friendly to new riders.... most people can flat foot the bikes. Just make sure you can sit on them and know that you can manage the weight of the bike. I am just under 6' and just over 230lb, and all of the bikes you mentioned would have been fine as a first bike for me.
I love my Iron!
It'd be interesting to hear Gabe's perspective of riding your bike too.
How do these compare in size to the sportster platform (never rode Harleys)? I'm thinking about drinking the kool-aid, though.
A bit larger in all aspects - like a supersized sportster. The Kool Aid tastes fine :)
420FlyByNight - Same one your thinking of... made famous by Guthrie :) The mountains I ride on, he once rode with a guitar at 250 miles an hour with cops chasing him.... what a pickle! :)
Great Video I got to know I'm really looking into getting one. However I'm 6'2" 213lbs would it be to cramped for someone my size?
Not at all
Good to know thanks.
Aye, ride safe!
jcorps3381 I'm not trying to be negative but, I test rode one last summer 14 Street Bob. I am 6'1 215 LBS. with a 32 inseam. Would need forwards controls and an extended reach seat to be comfortable.. Every stop sign, I was just having trouble bringing my foot up to the mid controls. If you snatch one up, it's gorgeous, just be sure to test ride it so you know exactly what to change before you leave the dealer. I am choosing to stay with my 08 Midnight Warrior for the power to $ to physical size ratio. Check out the Raider from Yamaha.. 113CI for less $ than the 103 Bob.
Every person will feel different on every bike - some cramped, others not... Bikes are also like this, some attractive at lower prices some not - though, the raider does look badass
I've got no problem with Burly 14 inch apes on my sportster 48. I'm 5' 11 and its Actually more comfortable and i can control the bike better.
Bars come up to the shoulder then the handles bend a little down
Nice - I'm tempted to do something similar with my bike
I also prefer apes on my FXLR but I'm kinda a big guy 6'1 250
I got 2015 street bob just put forward controls bars and faring on my hip would cramp up guess to long legged for 5ft 10
Fill the mini apes with lead shot. Will deaden the vibration that numbs your arms and hands. Old school tip.
I want a Street Bob or Dyna Super Glide Sport. Only problem is I'm a beginner. XXXDeadhead Would you recommend buying the bike you want or one a beginner could handle easily?
Buy the bike you feel comfortable on and the one you like - trust your gut. If you can handle the weight of this bike at a stop and think you did well in the MSF training or whatever training is available in your area then this bike will be fine for you.
My fist bike was a street bob I am glad I got it not too big not small I am 5'6 so for me it made all the sense to get a bike this bike I was gonna get the road king but it was to big for me specially at a beginner level same thing with the softail deluxe so I settle street bob and I am glad if you any taller than me over 6 feet then you might wanna consider something with more power and size like a fat boy or any softail or bagger,,,hope it helps
Yeah, Sportster or a Street Bob are great choices if under 6'
+XXXDeadhead Yeah I've narrowed it down to either a Street Bob or an FXR-SP
Nice
Samco10 - Wow, I thought it was a worldwide thing with Harley's... I see them all over here in the states... even more so out east I think!
Like the Street Bob, like a sportster on steroids. Mid controls too, although I'd probably change the bars for something lower (as I shall be doing on my 883 soon, the ape's are ok, but they are a little tiring on a long run.