2020 Street Bob - What I Love And What I Hate
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- čas přidán 17. 05. 2020
- The list of things I love about my 2020 Street Bob is far longer than the things I hate. I had to really reach deep to come up with a list of hate. So take a ride with me and I’ll talk about what I love, and what I hate about the Harley-Davidson Street Bob!
- Auta a dopravní prostředky
First thought of GPS: Yuck.
After 2 minutes: Oh man I need that
SAME!
I love your riding style, just cruising the back streets playing it safe, that's how i ride, so relaxing
That is a cool bike amigo, I dig the way you review it, just a regular guy, no ego, no agenda, be well.
I just bought the same bike a few months ago, I'm 5'10" and I like the mid controls. Only thing I've added was a windshield for highway riding and a magnetic cellphone holder for the tank.
I absolutely love what they’ve done with the new SB for 21. The new tank graphics, the colors, the pillion, rear pegs, and of course the 114 engine!! But the 2020 and earlier have such a clean, slick, minimal, tank look and that brown you got is absolutely beautiful 🤩.
I’ve got a 2020 heritage classic and 100% agree about the kickstand. Every thing else I just love!! Great vid and thanks! 👍🍺
Microphone audio is really nice!! Just bought a Bobby with a 114 and “Talk About Rockets!” Love it and concur with all your pros & cons. Cheers!
Thought the paint was black till i seen the sun hitting it, sweet paint job, fingers crossed ill have a 2022 street bob next week
When i was on the fence with the low rider s and fat bob ... The tank size is what sold me to the low rider s.
You made the right choice. Had I known they were coming out with a low rider S, I would've waited. I love my street bob though.
@@jeduarte27 Gingybeard Man Australia put a 5 gallon tank on his (Softail Slim tank).
Agreed. I love the customization. Saddleman seat. Fairing. Led signals. And soon I’ll have street cannons on mine. Not noise from my brakes.
Is noise from the brakes common?
Glad you are enjoying your new ride....
Ooh boy! I’ve been waiting for this one.
THANKS GAS WORK GARAGE . I BOUGHT MY STREET BOB IN COVID TIMES AFTER WATCHING YOUR VIDEO AND I LOVE IT CANT BE ANYMORE HAPPIER .
SO THANK YOU FOR THE VIDEO . CHEERS
small tank and mid-controls: the short answer is HD have to offer a limited number of products to as many riders as possible so often the bike we want isn't 100% how we want it.
My 2 cents.
Yeah a couple of the things he mentioned I believe are just sales tactics to make you upgrade or purchase the bigger bike in the first place
Brilliant Bike in every aspect. Thanks for the nice review!
You have a beautiful Street Bob.
The Street Bob is a very nice bike. Very nice introductory level model. The negatives for me are the fuel tank size. The seat. Ride all day long and the seat and fuel capacity get's to be an issue. The lack of LED lighting. Other than those mentioned I'd own one.
For me I went with the 2018 Heritage Classic and the 2019 Sport Glide. Both models exceed my needs for long distance riding/touring. Both are also great for short rides and commuting. Well worth the price of admission.
I enjoy your videos. Take Care.
Like the GPS setup!
I bought a ground puck for my kickstand to solve the messed up driveway. Also i got a Low Rider S so the dual disc brakes are amazing !
nice bike! gald to see your channel growing so nicely! top videos and always informative! thanks gas works!
Thanks!
Link to GPS mount?? Great video. We are picking up a 2020 Street Bob to go with my 2020 Road King Special. Rode it for the first time yesterday... holy QUICK! Also, requiring them to install forward controls. Love your videos. New sub and alert from me!
Hopefully picking this one up in September. A shame winter is coming though so won't get much riding time 😬 good review!
the kickstand still be slicing up concrete on the 2023 model
Great video, and congrats on your bike.
I ride 2020 soft tail low rider with 107 M8. Love my bike, yes my front brake pads are squeaking, even after 1000 mile service
they still do. I will have to go back to the dealer for better results.
The bike comes with a 5 gallon gas tank, the most I can fill it up is 4 gallon with almost no reserve.
Regarding the kickstand @9:49, “this uncertainty as to whether the bike is gonna tip over...” 😆😆 it’s SOO true! It’s nice to hear someone articulate that so matter of fact. I love my FXBB but these little foibles of the bike you’ve pointed out are spot on! Well done 👍
I took my kickstand off and found that the pin had slid out a little and was wearing a hole in the underside of the engine case! They fixed it at the shop during service, no problems since.
Great idea to mount that Garmin exactly where you have it. You gave me a great idea for my 2022 114 street Bob. I have the black with the orange badge tank. Im trying to see how you mounted that Garmin. Great review that you did on your Street Bob.
Nice that you found a soul match. A tad strange that a HD review didn't discuss the price. But your choice and great to hear your thoughts.
Killer lookin ride dude! I like that bike.
Please, for the love of got man, where did you get your GPS? I've been looking for one I can mount right there for over a year and haven't been able to find one
You really dug deep for the dislikes. I do agree a bike that's not a puddle jumper should have at least a 200 mile range. That is disappointing.
Hi there! Good channel, thanks for your input!
Surely spokes on wheels has to be blacked out!
How did you mount the GPS? I saw the Vulcan video and loved it. God bless.
Agreed 100% re the kickstand. Same one on my Sport Glide. The bike does not 'slide' into rest position like my Sportster, which have far superior stands. I'll be looking to change. Hopefully this mod is possible. Thanks for the vid. Entertaining as always.
Just bought a 2016 street bob and I love it.. its my first bike and it fits me really well, I'm very comfortable on it.. cant wait to put more miles on it
You bought your bike brand new?
@@adminadmin9997 no used
Spot on re the kick stand. I dropped my Sportster Iron in the petrol station due to the terrible weak springing on it to keep it forward. Well know for it. Forward pegs too, they should give you the option at point of purchase with no extra charge.
Bro this video is awesome, please can you let me know how did you do the gps, what tipe of mounting did you use, or if you have a link, please
Great sounding exhaust!!
As far as how abrasive the bottom of the stand is I’m not sure, but look up info on the Harley Jiffy Stand. Pretty awesome once you understand it’s not just a kickstand. I had no clue when I bought my Harley and after looking into it, I felt generally much better about how it sits and such!
I took one for a test ride today whilst waiting for a service. I'm 6'.0", the mid controls spoilt it for me & the seat was uncomfortable. I preferred the styling of the previous Dyna version. Other than that it's ok.
Beautiful bike and great content 👍
I like the street bob too but definitely agree with you on the bars and tank . They should have gone with something bigger. I'd add that they should offer mag wheels too instead off spokes. Throw some sportster mag wheels on it.
For the scratchy kick stand, buy a kickstand coaster for your garage, I bought one a number of years ago for whenever I have to park the bike in soft grass and I now currently use it on my home tarmac driveway. And as for the mid controls, Harley has been trying for a number of years now to cater to vertically challenged people which is also why they've reduced the ride height on a number of models, people come in various shapes and sizes and Harley is trying to make bikes for a wide range of people.
I have a 2016 black sportster 48! Short rider so is perfect for me! But i love the look of the street bob! Is nice and big!!! One day lol , i have my on my CZcams 😁
Agreed about kickstand, it's hard to deploy if I'm not sitting on it, my older FXR and Sportsters no problem.
Handle bars are coming off. The bar on the old Dyna Wide glide have the same rise, but the bends are different and much better. But not set up for fly by wire. I actually got a bar from a Soft tail Slim. Love it!
I've got a 2019 Street Bob, and I agree with some of this. My brakes don't squeak. I fitted a set of V&H Eliminator 300 slip ons and I found it very simple. Four bolts, two clamps and you don't even need to take off the heat shields. Took about twenty minutes. I can't comment on the seat because I changed mine before I collected the bike. I totally agree about the standard footpeg position which is too high and makes the bike cramped for anyone over about 5'5". I've also put forward controls my bike. The brake position on the forward control kit is horrible though, far too low and hard to press. I changed mine to a billet style brake lever. The other big issue for me is that Harley don't put span-adjustable brake and clutch levers on their bikes.
I would have though there would be hight adjustment on the rear brake lever.
We own a first year 2018 FXBB m8 107 stage one. Love it. As u said perfect power, cruise ability, comfort and looks. Fun bike.
best upgrade we did after the stage 1 was getting a whiplash slipstream seat. It sits u back a little further. Holds you in and tons more comfortable on long rides.
Next, if you’re doing more than backstreets, memphis shades gauntlet with trigger / relocation block is a MUST. Almost went with the memphis road warrior but u can easily switch between gauntlet and road warrior with same bracket.
Weve had almost no problems with our 2018 FXBB. Dealer serviced 11k miles now and only run Synthetic SYN3. Only issue we had with 2018 FXBB and 2018 FLSL 107 was leaky rocker box gaskets at 100-250 miles. Its a known service bulletin easy warranty fix . Didnt cost me anything.
Also keep in mind harley used ALOT of plastic and aluminum on this bike to save weight and cost. I cracked an intake manifold with the tiniest allen wrench possible seating aftermarket intake, since it wasnt flush. Harley doesnt cover user error $580 mistake. Just a heads up.
Also everything likes to rust out on this bike. Acorn nuts on mirrors. Spokes. Certain bolts. With the amount of money they charge $14,500+ new they should at least use stainless grade 8 bolts. Again saving a buck.
Dont forget to put blue threadlocker on your seat bolt or it will rattle off and fly away.
I feel like harley could have put a bigger tank on the FXBB but i get the idea smaller tank bobber style looks stripped down. The 3.5 GAL can be a challenge if you got a stage 1 or higher on a long ride. the FLSL and other M8 come with a 4.1GAL
But that’s nothing IF youve never ridden a forty eight with a 2.1 stage 1
Right on. I appreciate the words of caution! I’ve got the Coastal kit on order, comes with a different seat and the Harley quarter fairing, plus having cruise control installed at my first maintenance. I installed a set of slip on exhaust but beside that, I don’t plan on doing any more performance mods. I think the bike has more power than I’ll ever need! 👊🏻
Gas Works Garage nice. I highly recommend a tuner. U can get away with just the slip ons. But you’ll noticeably lose power. Because the factory tune is lean and you’re moving more air with the slip ons.
I ran a fp3 fuelpak tuner with our v&h twin slash slips ...all the power came back, runs like a dream
@@madfzr I love the FP3 on my '08 Sportster, but they void any Harley warranty.
Pete Carvo i knew one of the owners of the HD dealer we bought from . he straight up told me they wouldnt void my warranty because of fp3 but ive heard horror stories.
I personally like forward controls but mid controls are more of a clubstyle thing which is more who the streetbob is marketed towards now a days
Beautiful bike and good vid. How many miles do you average on a tank of fuel before the reserve light comes on?
I Agree on the bars definitely a must unfortunately not a cheap mod to make
great vid, I do agree on most points, I happen to love the gas tank on mine, now my bike is the Softail Standard which is a stripped down version
of the Street Bob, in fact all Harley and after market parts for the SB will fit on the Softail Standard. Do have to agree on the handle bars, they could have beefed them up, and like you said what is up with the kickstand, my garage too is marked up with scuffing, I bought my Softail just a
month ago, was waiting for years for HD to come out with a bike that i love and the Softail Standard fit the bill, was riding a 06 883 which i totally
costumed out over the years, but the M8, absolutely love this engine. Thanks for the vid
I to have a standard. One thing that pissed me off is it being the same bike as a street bob but I have no USB port. Like really? How much money would it have cost you for that one feature
I can't stand forward controls myself but I'll take a highway bar. They should add the Iron 883 mags and a bigger tank thats all I would change. Nice video great content
At 5’8”, I don’t mind the mid controls. Other than that, we share the same things I wish they would have different list. Thanks for the video.
Everyone complaining it missing the point of the small tank, 1- it is intended to be H-D's modern take on the old school chopped pans where the guys would bolt on a Sportster or similar size tank. In that sense, they nail it with the Street Bob, and 2- to keep the price low as it is intended to be the "budget" model of the new Softail line. Again they nail it. It's kinda like a jacked-up Sportster. The bars, seat, and exhaust are 9-10 times replaced by the owners so there is no reason to drop money into those pieces. It's a balance between style and cost to give people options, and it is a great platform to go crazy with personal customization. I've owned Harley's for 23 years from Sportster's, Dyna's, Softail's (old version), up to my current ride which is a '17 Road King, and I can honestly say that I am likely going to get a Street Bob in the near future, but I understand its limits (fuel range) and love it for that reason. It is the modern take on the old school street ripper, bar hopper that I grew up around in the '70s and '80s without the oil leaks and poor reliability.
I use original bike spirits, and for what I can see i haven't had much dust or any dust cling to my rims, you have black rims though so you may get a little more dust than I would see on my chrome.. just giving you a suggestion.
Definitely can second the wait time for Harley. Been waiting on my 02 sensor for almost a month, now. But, another great video, man!
The word you were looking for was customization, and I couldn't agree more
The Other thing I like about my Eliminators which A Lot of People Don't give much if Any Consideration to Besides the Great Sound . is the narrower factor less prone to scraping,, they're shorter and lighter as well as match the finish of the Header shields on the black versions But mostly the Fact that They Breath better and Allow for Better Heat Expulsion due to No Cat in them ,and lastly - actually said to add %5 to performance..,, I've had a few so a can truly Vouch for this Also which in Turn adds to a Better mileage..
I am loving the color , yes the brake dust covers the wheels fast , don't try re designing the bike , you bought it for what it was , not as a touring bike . You wanted a custom cruiser style bike , by the time your done , you could have gotten a Heritage . I'm glad your still loving your machine , ride safe , and keep it up .
The weird thing about the tank is that I had a Sportster 1200 Custom and it had a 4.5 gallon tank and it looks just like this tank. I would rather have the mid controls and add highway pegs so I have two places to put my feet. My biggest complaint from a looks standpoint on these is the front turn signal placement. It looks like they designed the bike and stood back and realized they forgot to put turn signals on it. Then someone said to just clamp something onto the handlebars. I am not a big fan of the digital gauges and spoke wheels although it does add to the look of this bike. I just prefer analog gauges and I don't like cleaning spokes. Would like to see what one of these look like with a tank lift on it. Only thing I would add is cruise control.
Gas Works, several people are asking about your GPS setup. What Garman do you have and how are you mounting it?
Yeah I gotta agree with the gas tank thing. While there are lots of people who won’t have an issue with it, based on the types of trips I take I just would prefer another gallon. The old dyna models had larger tanks and I loved those. I love everything about the bike but that.
great video, just got a ‘21 street bob 114 and it’s fun to hear your thoughts on the bike. very thorough and insightful. i’ve never ridden before this bike but the mid controls are really hurting my hips, like i need a narrower bike or something. im 5’11”. maybe swapping out to forwards will help
I had the same problem. It’s the mid controls. Swapped out to forwards and no more cramping or hip pain.
I have an 09 street bob and I doubt there’s another bike I’m more comfortable on. I added true forwards, 16 in z bars, bobbed fender and slammed the suspension.
I agree the kickstand sucks I thought it was locked in went to get off the bike fell over in the garage thankfully no damage or scratches so now I pay way more attention when putting kickstand down.
I had a 69(flat side) Shovel Head, 1981 FLH, 1989 Springer, 2006 Road King, 2008 Super Glide & a 76 custom hardtail Sporster. The Sporster I had a problem with the generator losing its polarity a few times. I found a bad wiring job with all different gauge wires pieced together snaked through the frame from the who built the bike. (NOT HD'S FAULT) Once I fixed that=no problems. The 81(AMF) FLH , I had a voltage regulator go (easy fix , mounted on the lower front of the frame) $85. No problems after that & not one problem with any of the other Harleys. Like any other manufacture, whether it be motorcycles, cars or trucks= you are going to have some issues once in a while & hopefully it will be under warranty. Can be updated with parts to your liking=HD counts on it. I would wager a 6 pack they make a higher profit from parts, accessories & mods than they do on the sale of a motorcycle. The dealer I purchased the Springer from told me they make about $1500 on the sale of a bike. Unless you wait until your out of warranty, you would want to have the dealer mount most of your mods like if you need to extend the wiring on a handlebars install, etc. Same with pipes breather , cams, injecters, tuner. While under warranty, use all HD on them unless your disposable income is plenty. On behalf of HD, they need to offer the smaller rider to be able to reach the foot pegs also. To be fair to the customer, they should offer the forward controls option without any labor at least or, a for free option for tall/shorter riders. As far as hd bikes prices go, the Street Bob is a deal stock out of the showroom. Enjoy.
As far as cleaning goes, I’ve always used WD40 and a microfibre cloth. As for the dust, I have a 3 year old Dyna in black and even with a dust cover it ends up covered in dust
I don't have a problem with the tank range either it will do 130 miles easy, and the size suits the style, I also recon that the spark plugs could be changed without having to remove the tank, think that,s required on the bigger tanks. Forwards are tempting but they are not a cheap change, the cash would go a good bit to trading to a Fat Bob that comes with them and a 114 if you wanted.
I am kinda glad I am not the only one with a squeeling front brake! Have the same issue on my 2020 Low rider. I am having Harley sought it out under warranty along with misting clocks and peeling front forks. I am in two minds about Harley's being so customizable just because everything is so dam expensive. Otherwise the new engine, frame and suspension are fantastic.
oh and i too find the kick stand very disconcerting.
Bro just watching your video and just got a 18 street bob with 1k miles completely stock. I only have the 107 so the stock exhaust was ehh, I just ended up doing s&s slash cut slip ons. You're right the stock seat is completely fine I'm 5'9 215. The only thing I need to change is the bars the guy I got it from was tall and set the bars a bit forward for my liking. I will probably upgrade the seat just to move my butt back a bit and so my gf doesn't complain about the pillion anymore. 😂 dude yes about the kick stand mine sits up right then when I turn the handle bars it like lowers alot.
Just bought a NOS 2020. As soon as SWMBO isn’t looking I’m putting on a set of California bars with a cafe style fairing and seat. The original seat and bars are the only parts that just don’t fit with the bike’s form. It tells everyone it is trying to be a big touring Harley not the roadster it drives like.
Can you do a video of your gps and how you installed it thank you and I just subscribed I also have a stock 23 street bob in yellow
Tank is a little small for me. The bars I had to shift a little back towards me, so it didn't feel like I was reaching too much. The seat I have no problems with, until about 2 hrs into a ride(If I haven't stopped anywhere). Like @TheDans7300 said, some mag wheel option instead of spokes would be nice. I bought mine used, with the forward controls already on, mainly because I'm 6'2". A couple of things I don't like are: no visible gauge on the brake fluid reservoir, the clutch lever harder to pull in than my previous bike, and the little bit of Chrome(just make it all black). I have a 2019 Street Bob, and have put on crash bars, a windshield, and saddlebags also, to help with longer rides.
love the gps position. how ? thank you.
Re the mid controls .... I'd go with highway bars with footrests... then you have the control of mid controls, or kick out on longer runs. Def get a crash bar though :)
I love my bike, however I do "get on it" often lol and I hated the stock seat. I slid off the back.
I think they should come with controls in different distance on different ones at the dealership and swith them to fit buyer. I think they say it's a jiffy stand not a kickstand
I really don't have a problem with the tank size, you may need a rest on your journey, why not put some gas on then. My average milage on a full tank is 190 miles, and I got stage 2 on mine, and I do go a little harder on the throttle 😉.
Ride safe 🤘🏻
hit the nail on the head with the tank. the ONLY reason i didnt go with the softail and bought another dyna street bob
I am planning to buy one in Spain next year and I am not sure yet because my thoughts was to get the new sport glide which is amazing! Wheels, front and how it looks is wonderfull but Is a huge difference of money here between sportg and street b so I will definitely go to street bob. Shares engine with the sport glide and I will just add more stuff in the future.
My brakes don’t make noise or do non of that but you can buy better pads that shouldn’t even be a complaint, the kickstand thing where it seems unstable that’s all Harley’s it’s even worse on the baggers... you can get the bigger tank for less than that I think you can get it done for under 1500 you need a tank sending unit and fuel pump 💯💯.. .. great video I love my 2019 but hate the bars too oh and my take on the mid controls are keep the mids and get crash bar set up and use as highway peg !!
I have the 2019 street Bob and the thing that sticks out to me most is the gas cap rattles like crazy
Its bad. Go to any harley dealer and replace it for free under warranty. Common issue. I Own a 2018 FXBB i Had 3 of them rattle / go bad on me. Not only is it annoying / but it doesnt seal properly u can smell fuel vapor. They replaced it , no issues.
Im actually planning to go with a flush mount cap and not have to worry about it anymore.
Great video. Put a baby’s sneaker on the kick stand. Lol
What mount did you use for your gps
The first thing is that the kick stand is unique to Harley, yes over 40 years of owning Harley’s I like the kick stand. And it won’t fall over when parked I like it, but it needs forward controls.
I’ve had 3 Harley’s. All my kickstands have done that
What did you use to mount the GPS?
I have the same bike,and the only thing you mentioned that I can not stand,is the mid controls!!! The only Harley I’ve ever owned that had mids When I get xtra $$$,they’re gone! And the other thing I don’t really like,cause I walk into it all the time ,is the position of the license plate ... bars don’t bother me cause it’s not a big bike...and the tank doesn’t bother me cause after 100+ miles ,I’m ready to take a break anyways ...nice video,enjoy
Yeah, I flipped my plate sideways after the first time I walked into it. 😊
Some like to trade controls if you can find someone close enough
@@rifflenut1484 I don’t have it anymore…I traded it for a 2004 Vrod with 12,000 miles on it ,an a couple grand in cash. One day I’ll get another one,excellent all around bike
What kind of mount are you using for your gps? I have a ram mount now but yours is so much cleaner. I have a 2019 street bob, great video
I have a video on it. 👍🏻
Yeah but not a video showing how it’s mounted on the street bob unless I’m blind, all I found was your Vulcan
It’s just mounted to the flat spot on the back of the gauge cluster, with 3M adhesive tape if that makes sense. You’ll see it.
@@GasWorksISO link to the video? Thanks in advance
Thanks for the discussion, would love to hear how you handle storage on the bike...bags? Sissy bar? what's your approach to carrying stuff (if you ever do)
I will be getting a set of bags when Harley decides to finally ship parts people are paying for..
Bolting on the Sissy Bar and Solo Luggage Rack is what does it for me. The sissy bar being quite tall, one can load up quite a bit. I mount the Harley Tail Bag at the bottom of the rack(Its handle facing the sissy bar) and clip on the Harley foam pad back rest which is mountable on any Harley bag. So i virtually don't need a back rest too and do 800 odd kilometers a day, that too in India, which is like a thousand miles a day or more for you guys!! But of course, if somebody wants to splurge on Chrome, he/she is absolutely free to do so!
Get one of those rubber things to put under the kickstand like they have at the dealership.
I love your Harley
I think HD's are so customizable is because its another way for them to make money. For example, let's make a small tank knowing that most customers would want a bigger tank. Chaching, ring that register again.
For your brakes you should take them apart and spray them down with brake cleaner every now and then to get rid of the dust and gravel from the road, lots of guys do that. The crazy kick stand is to scare the Kawasaki guys when they get on a Harley LOL.
The tank is Actually perfect cause the M8s are more economical and if properly run in should be getting 190 miles to Empty..I get 310 on highway to empty on my 114. Which actually Equates to a Hell of a lot better than my 18 Stage 1 Roadster was miles pr liter/gallon..I'm 5" 9 ALWAYS Loved my Forwards ..
My range reading at a full tank says 214 miles. Haven’t tested it yet though.
First thing I did to my 21 street bob was put Vance and Hines on it. Second was gonna be forward controls but can’t find them anywhere. They are apparently on back order. I called dozens of dealers. :(
Not to be a downer, but I had to wait up to 9 months to get parts from Harley. I was lucky enough to get the last set of forward controls in my state. Surprising they haven’t caught up with the supply demand on parts yet.
New sub. Your stuff is pretty good.
Thanks for watching!
I never had an issue with the comfort of the seat either. it's a super nice seat but I put her through her paces at times and like to be held in with the saddlemen step up
I’ve been considering the Saddlemen..
@@GasWorksISO 🤔🤔
The Dyna Street Bobs tank WAS bigger! They never should have carried over the Street Bob name to the soft tails. The FXDB is still king!
What mount is that bro?
Maybe its brake dust on your rims?
Nice bike ! I got the fat bob in that dark grey color .