2017 Harley-Davidson Dyna Street Bob (FXDB)│Review & Test Ride│All the Details

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Comprehensive look at the 2017 Street Bob Harley-Davidson Motorcycle. Matt Laidlaw gives his descriptive walk-around and demo ride of this Popular Dyna. Give advice on buying and find out if this is the right bike for you.
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  • @jimbubba31
    @jimbubba317 жыл бұрын

    I've watched hundreds of Harley review videos and I must say you really are the best. Also happy to say I have a new street bob in denim black and love it.

  • @MattLaidlaw

    @MattLaidlaw

    7 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for watching and the compliment. Enjoy the bike.

  • @HarleyBreakoutGuy
    @HarleyBreakoutGuy7 жыл бұрын

    This video brought back memory of my beautiful son he passed away at 17 years of age :( this was his favorite Harley .... I had a 2015 Harley Street Bob and my son sat on it when he was 15 ... i could see him sitting on this bike i miss him dearly :( Thanks for the video Matt

  • @BigMoeFo

    @BigMoeFo

    7 жыл бұрын

    I'm so sorry to hear that. God Bless You and stay strong.

  • @jonomason4256

    @jonomason4256

    7 жыл бұрын

    Aw dude that bummed me out.Sorry to hear of the loss of your son...Keep riding ..

  • @MattLaidlaw

    @MattLaidlaw

    7 жыл бұрын

    Harley Davidson Breakout Ducati Panigale 1299 sorry to hear about your loss - my condolences.

  • @HarleyBreakoutGuy

    @HarleyBreakoutGuy

    7 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Matt sorry about the world auto change by my cell phone i didn't mean to say i hate this bike i meant i had this bike. It was the bike my son loved dearly and i was planning to ride with him when he turned 18 but he died too soon :(

  • @HarleyBreakoutGuy

    @HarleyBreakoutGuy

    7 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Bobby sorry i didnt' mean to blurt this out to the world but i miss my son so much.

  • @slyguyaction
    @slyguyaction7 жыл бұрын

    Really dig the StreetBob. Classic looks. Great review Matt and I agree with you about how some of the best riders are dirt riders. I learned how to ride in the dirt and being taught that way is great for a number of reasons. You take your spills and wrecks in the dirt without hurting anyone else or damaging anything and learn a LOT. Thanks for making this review!! Ryan

  • @markdellinger2310
    @markdellinger23107 жыл бұрын

    I really enjoy all the videos and descriptions. HARLEY guy for the HARLEY guy! Thank You Matt!

  • @MattLaidlaw

    @MattLaidlaw

    7 жыл бұрын

    Mark Dellinger thank you! And thanks for watching.

  • @brutus6328
    @brutus63287 жыл бұрын

    Great advice with regards to riding in the dirt. Dirt bike riding teaches everything you'll ever need to know about controlling a motorcycle as you'll find yourself in many more "awkward" and unique situations in the dirt rather than on the road. I personally grew up riding in the dirt at age 6 and it made all the difference in the world regarding my comfort level on the road. BTW, I ride a 2007 Heritage Softail Classic at 5'7" with zero issues. Props to Matt for pointing this out. If you ever doubt what these guys can do, attend a Supercross even in person some time!!! They actually hit the brake or give gas to control their bike in the air (raises or lowers the front end of the bike) and also have time to strip the plastic off their goggles! Amazing!

  • @joeliptak2324
    @joeliptak23247 жыл бұрын

    Yet another great video Matt! Glad to see I'm not the only one here waiting for the FatBob review. Ride safe brother!

  • @beammi1
    @beammi16 жыл бұрын

    Sorry but the 2017 is still far more beautiful than the new 2018.

  • @MattLaidlaw

    @MattLaidlaw

    6 жыл бұрын

    +Beammi YJ apology accepted.

  • @Puck90a

    @Puck90a

    6 жыл бұрын

    I agree.

  • @rickym.9648

    @rickym.9648

    5 жыл бұрын

    agree!!

  • @user-ll5on3sw2t

    @user-ll5on3sw2t

    5 жыл бұрын

    I agree that's why I bought one

  • @K0lyanich

    @K0lyanich

    3 жыл бұрын

    👍

  • @kevinkrekels9780
    @kevinkrekels97807 жыл бұрын

    Great videos Matt! Keep up the good work! I'm gonna buy my First Harley Davidson on Sunday been saving up for 4 years and I now can afford a 2007 softail custom! Very excited! It's a dream come true!

  • @ChristopherdeKlerk
    @ChristopherdeKlerk5 жыл бұрын

    My favourite Dyna. I miss my Street Bob immensely - I will have one again.

  • @klh3244
    @klh32447 жыл бұрын

    Thanks again Matt. Another great review wish I didn't live so far away from your dealership! if I ever get out that way I will definitely stop in. Ride safe!

  • @johnhall4445
    @johnhall44454 жыл бұрын

    Another great review of a popular model Harley Davidson. Thanks Matt for your attention to detail and concern that people be aware of which bike fits their purpose. I don’t know of any better information out there when you’re talking Harley Davidson!

  • @johnhall4445

    @johnhall4445

    Жыл бұрын

    Hey Matt, if you could do a review of the 2014 Super Glide Custom that would be great!

  • @ckedlr
    @ckedlr3 жыл бұрын

    Looked at a 2017 today they’re asking 13500. This is by far the best review video I’ve watched. Excellent information thank you.

  • @ggreach2846
    @ggreach28467 жыл бұрын

    Just bought a 2017 FXDB and riding it home Saturday. Thanks for helping me decide! Subscribed!

  • @Rueckschlag

    @Rueckschlag

    7 жыл бұрын

    Richard Laigo same here ;D

  • @plynch113
    @plynch1137 жыл бұрын

    Definitely very knowledgeable about Harley and the industry. Hands down the best reviews on KZread. Your the reason I traded my 48 for a FXDBP and could not be happier.

  • @MattLaidlaw

    @MattLaidlaw

    7 жыл бұрын

    Patrick Lynch nice man. Thanks for the compliment.

  • @WildIntuitions
    @WildIntuitions7 жыл бұрын

    I love love love this bike! thank you for this vid it really confirmed many things for me. ❤️

  • @BxPolymath
    @BxPolymath7 жыл бұрын

    I have a 2015 Street Bob. Upgraded from the a Street 750. I love the SB. Its honestly a great bike and even though its the lowest priced Dyna its actually one of the most popular ones out there.

  • @brentjones9217
    @brentjones92177 жыл бұрын

    Couldn't agree more on the "get a Dyna if you have experience" comment. Been riding dirt bikes since I was 10 and bought a Low Rider S for my first street bike. I never feel like the bike is too much for me to handle because of everything you described about dirt bike experience. Great videos, Matt, keep it up!

  • @Nick-mi1lf
    @Nick-mi1lf7 жыл бұрын

    Hi Matt, I bought a bob because of this video :) Love the reviews, keep em coming!!

  • @cdpc211
    @cdpc2117 жыл бұрын

    Very cool video. I just started riding back in 2009 in my early 50's and got a 2009 Sportster. I just bought a 2008 Street Bob last year and love it. I'm thinking about getting a Street Bob with 103 engine.

  • @Brandon-qt8dh
    @Brandon-qt8dh7 жыл бұрын

    Matt, Your vids are friggin awesome bro. If I lived in SoCal I would definitely buy from you. Thanks for doing this for us!

  • @mikeopo
    @mikeopo7 жыл бұрын

    I own a 08 Street Bob 96. Your review was quite accurate and everything you mention about the suspensions makes sense. I love riding mostly in canyons and the perfect result came with longer shocks (progressive) giving you an extra ground clearance, Racetech front fork complete with springs and hydraulics and a lower handlebar (stock Superglide). It just solved the issue of the wallowing feeling when cornering fast - beware the tire pressure. I have tried all the Dyna family bikes and although the FatBob is nice in my opinion it lacks the pure riding feel of the Street Bob.

  • @pradnish
    @pradnish6 жыл бұрын

    Most amazing reviews ever. Really love the vids. Much regards, from sunny Dubai.

  • @jonomason4256
    @jonomason42567 жыл бұрын

    Good advice Matt,I started on dirt bikes on the family farm.Progressed to a Sportster as my first Harley,rode that like a boss,etc the rest is history.

  • @matta7x2
    @matta7x22 жыл бұрын

    To this day my favorite motorcycle. I'm looking for on to purchase currently.

  • @AdaMoto83
    @AdaMoto832 жыл бұрын

    Mate you nailed it with the sportsters. I’ve a 48 and had it just over a year. It was my first bike so was a great starter bike. But with being 6ft tall I am definitely already looking to step up to a dyna. 6 gears and a bigger frame is what I need not to mention the better size fuel tank. Great review pal. Watching from the UK. 👍🏾👌🏾

  • @Jtdubbzz
    @Jtdubbzz2 жыл бұрын

    Man, this was one of the best reviews or general discussion I’ve seen. And you’re right, I’m in the market again and have been obsessing over what to get… 2014 Dyna Street Bob (vivid black), 2016 Roadster (black with a candy red ‘72 tank), 1200 ‘72 (Cancun Blue), 2008 Nightster (black/gray), 2007 Softail Custom (Pacific Blue)… I wish you could pick one out for me, they’re all nice

  • @joewolfe642
    @joewolfe6427 жыл бұрын

    H-D should really be paying you for these videos, you thoroughly convinced me that a sportster will never be a big twin. After visiting a local dealer and sitting on some bikes the street bob fit me the best. There used to be the superglide (i test rode) and loved those things - they looked essentially like bigger sportsters. Unfortunately H-D does not make those any more. I loved the lack of bar vibration at highway speeds and minimal to no peg vibration and the ride was plush (compared to my iron883). I think the street bob may do the same things just worried about it being just as harsh as my sportster. my commute is 120 miles round trip and i'd like to have something that is livable with that range. I tried sitting on a road king (but I couldn't even reach the kickstand haha), and I cannot stand all the electronics and other things on the other touring bikes (I stare at computers all day - last thing i want to look at when I am on a bike). If you guys were in the D.C./Balitmore area i'd definitely be giving you the business. Will go for a test ride sometime soon (was about to start raining when I was there and didn't want to get a new bike soaked).

  • @vitoraimondi2626
    @vitoraimondi26267 жыл бұрын

    Another spot on review Matt. I am blessed to own a 2012 Nightster and 2013 Street Bob...highly recommend both...different personalities and purposes!! Thinking about adding a Slim or Low Rider S next!!!

  • @whskywolf
    @whskywolf3 жыл бұрын

    I know this an old video, but was wondering the thoughts on the Dyna Street Bob compared to the new Softail Street Bob? Personally like the gas tank and instrument setup on the Dyna's over the littel digital instrument on the new Street Bob.

  • @albertvargas127
    @albertvargas1277 жыл бұрын

    Love the review glad I bought my bike from you guys.

  • @Branden.Olivier
    @Branden.Olivier7 жыл бұрын

    hey Matt, I came across your channel and I think I have watched all your videos, I am a great fan and I love your style of reviewing bikes, way better than other motovlogers. I particularly liked this ride review of the Dyna street Bob, I have even booked a test ride at Clearwater Harley Davidson dealership (South Africa). I look forward to more great reviews from your channel.

  • @MattLaidlaw

    @MattLaidlaw

    7 жыл бұрын

    Branden Olivier Thank you. I appreciate the positive feedback. Thank you for watching. Enjoy your test ride.

  • @user-kk2oj5qv1x
    @user-kk2oj5qv1x6 жыл бұрын

    Great review and the bike. Many thanks, Matt.

  • @daltoncahn55
    @daltoncahn557 жыл бұрын

    Bought a 2009 sportster XL883L and had it for 4 months was time to move to something better and got a street bob today and love it. Gotta love the power of the 103

  • @ChainSmok3r83
    @ChainSmok3r837 жыл бұрын

    Great videos, been watching and trying to figure my 1st bike. I'm torn between the street bob and lowrider s. Roughly would the cost to upgrade the street Bob's suspension to a premium be? Thank you and safe ridings

  • @rashiedej
    @rashiedej7 жыл бұрын

    Great review as usually like all the HD lineup but Dyna's I love... We need to see more customized bikes especially the ones your shop can build.

  • @lazarofernandez598
    @lazarofernandez5987 жыл бұрын

    Great review , how do you like the new 2017 V-rod muscle , im thinking of trading mu ultra for a v-rod muscle , thanks

  • @michaelsmith1094
    @michaelsmith10947 жыл бұрын

    Ya Matt, I just asked about the shorter street bob apes fitting on the slim,48&Iron. I forgot to ask if they fit on the Dyna Low Rider. Thanks.

  • @julieredmon1521
    @julieredmon15217 жыл бұрын

    Love your reviews and how much time you take to really educate the viewer. Really appreciate it as I'm trying desperately to decide on my next bike and I'm stuck. Could you do a review on the Softail Deluxe please?

  • @ValentinoLuggen
    @ValentinoLuggen4 жыл бұрын

    beautiful bike, I rode a 2019 roadster last week but position is really bad on it so had crazy back pain next day.Which one of the bikes are more ergonomic? 48, Iron 1200 or Street Bob?

  • @grimstar8402
    @grimstar84027 жыл бұрын

    As always great review! I'd was wondering if you could do a video on thoughts of first time purchase, and take into consideration rider size as well as value. i really like how you mention the bikes ascetics and customization, but would like to see a match up of bikes side by side, as in Street Bob vs soft tail, or iron 883 vs roadster, or something to that idea. Thanks again for making the videos!

  • @bradyfossum3051
    @bradyfossum30517 жыл бұрын

    Hey Matt, my dealer still has some 2016 Street Bob's hanging around. Any big differences between the 16's and 17's? I had major thoughts about getting a sportster because im a bit smaller and the price point was about right for me. This made me think much harder about spending the extra cash for a bike i like more. Thanks for the great, honest review!

  • @Kirk1957
    @Kirk19577 жыл бұрын

    Great review. I bought a 2017 denim black Street Bob the other day. Much better than the Sportster I traded in.

  • @lazybonemotorcycles1527
    @lazybonemotorcycles15272 жыл бұрын

    Nice review, appreciate the efforts :)

  • @danielhilley4818
    @danielhilley48187 жыл бұрын

    Excellent review! I've been toying with the idea of scheduling a test ride. Street Bob seems to be just what I want but I'm hoping to find a used model because of budget

  • @sid63991
    @sid639917 ай бұрын

    Just bought a Dyna Street Bob 2016. Tx man for the review. SID.

  • @gatesb7757
    @gatesb77577 жыл бұрын

    I've watched this review so many times I went out and bought one lol 😂! Loving the bike so far and love your reviews Matt. Think you guys might have a street bob build you could feature on the channel?

  • @MattLaidlaw

    @MattLaidlaw

    7 жыл бұрын

    gatesb77 awesome man. Enjoy. Yea. We will have one in the future.

  • @gmichael264
    @gmichael2647 жыл бұрын

    Hey Matt, would you say that the Street Bob delivers that raw Harley experience like you said for the 48? I have an Iron 883 and really considering the Street Bob as the potential upgrade in a few years, what is your advise? Awesome videos by the way !!!

  • @ErnieSesameStreet
    @ErnieSesameStreet7 жыл бұрын

    Hi Matt, at 1:20, what is the item below the voltage regulator? Look like a black glossy rectangle cover. Mine 2014 Street Bob does not come with that item?

  • @fililoboesparza5784
    @fililoboesparza57847 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Matt like always a another good video.. 😎👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

  • @MattLaidlaw

    @MattLaidlaw

    7 жыл бұрын

    Thanks !!

  • @jonathankennedy3487
    @jonathankennedy34877 жыл бұрын

    Easily the best Harley reviewer on KZread IMHO. Matt, do you think the M8 engine is coming to the dyna family for 2018?

  • @andylace709
    @andylace7097 жыл бұрын

    Excellent video as usual, plenty of information and explained very well. I'm from the UK and own one of the last Super Glide Custom Dynas, did you ever do a review on this model and what was your opinion of them.

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    @tokachiruu8486

    6 жыл бұрын

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  • @dheller777
    @dheller7777 жыл бұрын

    I have a 2012 Super Glide custom. I am 65 and still ride with my better half most of the time. Most of my riding is within 50to 75 miles of home. Being 5'8 and with several fused discs in my back I am happy to be still riding for better than 50 years. I was looking to get anther dyna to replace the FXDC with basically the same ride but more power than the 96 on my current bike. I was looking at the Low Rider or the Low Rider S but I am not sure about putting a two up seat like the Sundowner I have now on my FXDC on it. Also I was looking for handlebars style similar to the stock pull back bars on my current dyna. I guess I may have to wait and hope they bring the FXDC back sometime in the future.

  • @metalworx4765
    @metalworx47657 жыл бұрын

    Hello Matt, thinking of getting a Street Bob this weekend - I'm 6' 4" tall, you look as though you are a bit taller than I - any issues with the mid controls while riding this?

  • @mryul123
    @mryul1237 жыл бұрын

    coming from a sportster 48 looking to upgrade for long distance ride, Street Bob or Softail Slim?

  • @knockingengine1233
    @knockingengine12336 жыл бұрын

    Hi matt. I am planning for street bob 2017 model.but it is coming with 96ci engine. Is it good engine compared to 103ci.

  • @Phil.G.
    @Phil.G.7 жыл бұрын

    I've been riding my street 500 for around 2 years now. I have put on 6000kms on the clock with city riding, country riding. This was my first bike and I am not a nervous rider. I have enough confidence to upgrade. My question is would a Street bob be a good upgrade for me or is it too much power too soon?

  • @danpaulgray
    @danpaulgray7 жыл бұрын

    Hey Matt, how does this bike fit your height with those mid controls? I am 6'2". I remember in one of your videos you recommending the Fat Bob for a taller guy.

  • @CactusJack252
    @CactusJack2527 жыл бұрын

    What you said is so true. I loved my sportster thou. I do wish I would have gotten a street bob instead. I kept my sportster for almost 3 years and after about a year and a half I wanted a bigger bike for all the reasons you stated. If I would have bought a street bob to start with I would probably still have it. My wife and I did a lot of 2 up riding. We traded in the sportster for a roadmaster so we had a big jump up.

  • @cmox1
    @cmox17 жыл бұрын

    Hey Matt can you do a review of the 2008 Night Train when you have time? Thanks in advance.

  • @scottmcgeorge6034
    @scottmcgeorge60347 жыл бұрын

    Great review of a Harley that is classic Matt! Speaking of classic, I would really appreciate a review of the '17 Softail Heritage Classic. Rented one last week and was very impressed. I'd like to know your thoughts.

  • @hdmydyna3981
    @hdmydyna39815 жыл бұрын

    Haha..just traded in my Iron last weekend for a '16 Street Bob. It took 2 years to out grow the Iron. Only a few days, but I love my Dyna.

  • @Earclops
    @Earclops7 жыл бұрын

    Kind of a dumb question Matt but curious what's you're favorite of all the new Harleys

  • @jebbymr
    @jebbymr7 жыл бұрын

    Hi Matt , big fan and great review as always. I am looking to get my first Harley and am torn between the 2017 sportster roadster and the street bob. I love the inverted forks and dual front disks as well as the look of the roadster but at 6,1 I have to put forward controls to make it a little more comfortable for me. The sales guy pitched me the street bob and I do love the way it looks and the fact that it's a bigger bike.Your advice would be greatly helpful.

  • @91rickybaker

    @91rickybaker

    2 жыл бұрын

    What ya get

  • @heycallmedad4162
    @heycallmedad41625 жыл бұрын

    Hey matt! I’m a smaller rider and want to move up from my 72 sportster. What do you think is the minimum height for this bike? Also what else would you recommend for me, I’m 5’6 around 165 pounds. Thanks!

  • @alyislam9445
    @alyislam94452 жыл бұрын

    This is my dream bike I’m 17 can’t wait to get it

  • @ninja63639
    @ninja636397 жыл бұрын

    Let me start by saying I've had 4 sport bikes, and rode a cbr1000 to the dealership today. I rode this bike first, as my first harley I've ever ridden. I was blown away by the comfort and acceleration. The brakes, however, were horrible. I rode a sportster 1200 custom right after and the acceleration was pretty good, comfort was just ok but the brakes were twice as good. The street bob is my choice out of the two

  • @jcgaliano4126
    @jcgaliano41267 жыл бұрын

    So what's the tallest I can go with handlebars on the SB (without changing cables / wire harness). Thanks for the time you put into these videos!

  • @MattLaidlaw

    @MattLaidlaw

    7 жыл бұрын

    JC Galiano it's hard to say man. I believe these are 12 inch. Maybe 14's? It depends on the bars too.

  • @jazrad666
    @jazrad6666 жыл бұрын

    The last of a LEGEND!!!

  • @robbienichols7273
    @robbienichols72736 жыл бұрын

    Hi Matt, I come from a land down under(Australia) and have have sincerely enjoyed your professional and candid reviews of several bikes over the past few weeks. I currently own a 2010 Kawasaki Vulcan Voyager(excuse the bad language) that my wife and I love to head out on and try to de-stress after a long week. Recently, after a good mate of mine purchased his 3rd Harley, I started thinking that I wouldn't mind something a bit smaller then the two wheeled couch, for a bit of one up riding on weekends with the Boys and Gals. I have been looking at both the 2017 750 Street Rod and The Street Bob. I am roughly 6ft 2 and 213 pound in American speak, and I would be interested in your thoughts. I have taken a Street Rod for a spin and found it very enjoyable on a short ride, but also found the foot controls irksome. The local HD dealer suggested a customised re jig of the controls to rectify the issue. I'm hoping to take the Bob for a spin this weekend. Once again great work on the reviews and keep up the great work. Cheers, Robbie.

  • @styxstudio949
    @styxstudio9496 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for a really good info.💪🏻🤘🏻

  • @ravenlongman4846
    @ravenlongman48465 жыл бұрын

    8:45 about octane, in UK there are mainly 95 or 99. Higher is better ? Or should I use 95 octane fuel ?

  • @travisfarrell9222
    @travisfarrell92227 жыл бұрын

    I wish I could have this bike, it's such a beautiful machine

  • @weezyjr635
    @weezyjr6357 жыл бұрын

    I've been racing moto all my life but wanting a harley also for fun,thx for the info!

  • @MattLaidlaw

    @MattLaidlaw

    7 жыл бұрын

    Wesley Lewis no problem. Thanks for watching.

  • @davidbarbour1761
    @davidbarbour17617 жыл бұрын

    Hey mate I'm planning on upgrading - recently back into biking - made the mistake of getting a street 750 to get comfortable on 2 wheels again - however the wife is interested so I'll pass on to her - I am swaying between the street bob, fat bob and low rider s...I've test drove the LRS loved it - are you planning to review the fat bob ? Great review by the way dude

  • @nolanring2067
    @nolanring20677 жыл бұрын

    I have a 2012 street bob with a 96. My bike is getting some warranty service on it so I have a loaner fatboy S. like it but not a softtail guy. The 110 is dope compared to the 96. Kicking around ideas about selling mine and down paymenting on the road king special. Love the look but still never riding the 107 or a road king. I have ridden a street glide with a 103 in it i think it was a 2012. Like it but don't know if I'm ready for s fuller touring style bike. And wouldn't want to go from a Dyna to another dyna. I knows that's a lot to take in! Thanks for your thought buddy.

  • @joshpalmer7123
    @joshpalmer71237 жыл бұрын

    What is the height range you have to be to ride a Dyna Street Bob, I'm 5 foot 6 inches and would like this bike some day, but I think I'm to small for it

  • @1989lpgastech
    @1989lpgastech7 жыл бұрын

    Great review! As a 52 yo, 6'1" man looking to migrate from dirt to the street... you answered most all of my questions about this bike on several levels. I know your a tall young man, so one question I do have for you is... how do the mid controls feel out on the road?? I sat on one here at my local store, and it felt like it might be a little cramped. I enjoy all your videos, but this one nailed it for me. THANK YOU!

  • @MattLaidlaw

    @MattLaidlaw

    7 жыл бұрын

    Yes, they are definitely cramped. I would need to go with the forward controls. My knees are over the gas tank. At 6'1'' you should consider the forwards.

  • @motofrodo

    @motofrodo

    7 жыл бұрын

    I would agree with Matt. I test rode a 17' about 10 days ago at HB Harley. I'm 6'2", 195 and my legs got cramped up at the hips with the mid controls. I test rode both a 1200 custom and this bad boy. Don't hate but the 1200 custom was more comfortable, which made me sad. I'd love to try this bike again with true forward control. I heard you can move the mid control forward a little more but not very much (like at a spot between mid and forward (1.5 inches?). Need to do more research.

  • @MattLaidlaw

    @MattLaidlaw

    7 жыл бұрын

    Scott Mills yea you're talking about the foot controls that come on a lowrider stock now. They move it up about 1.5 inches. At your height you'll need the full forward controls though

  • @salimlamki5523
    @salimlamki55237 жыл бұрын

    Hi thr, I am 6'3 do u think this bike is good for me?

  • @hooeetube
    @hooeetube7 жыл бұрын

    17:17 Yep I bought a 2016 Iron 883 and just traded it in on my 2017 Street Bob. Worlds different (in a good way).

  • @Jas_01101
    @Jas_011016 жыл бұрын

    Does your Dyna vibrate alot under 3,000 RPM?

  • @scott2228
    @scott22284 жыл бұрын

    gorgeous!!! This is my next bike. I hate that it (& all Dyna) was discontinued. They will only diminish in quantity as i get my finances in order. My last DYNA was a 1999 Dyna Super Glide Sport. aka = FXDX1450.

  • @patrickbennett439
    @patrickbennett4396 жыл бұрын

    MATT, would you recommend this bike as a first street bike if ive previously ridden dirt bikes growin up as a kid. it was a tiny 50 yammaha, i actually got on the same 50 yamaha a couple years ago and it was like i never got off the bike, rode it like i always had. easy easy .... im 170lbs,. 5'10 height fairly strong for my weight. however my dirt bike was an automatic or 1 gear basically. thanks

  • @MattLaidlaw

    @MattLaidlaw

    6 жыл бұрын

    Yea if you have some decent experience under your belt on the dirt bike than you’ll be fine. It should be a good first bike

  • @artsolo5389
    @artsolo53897 жыл бұрын

    Totally agree, skip the Sportsters go straight to a Dyna. I believe Sportsters make HD look bad. Very slow. I'm 5'7 130 pounds and I ride my Dyna 3000 miles a month. Also I've been riding less than a year. Don't be afraid of skipping the Sportster.

  • @face6196

    @face6196

    7 жыл бұрын

    tested 2 dynas this weekend at a demo day... i've been riding for 2 months and felt completely comfortable. We didn't get on the freeway, but they are not as big and heavy as you make up in your mind!!

  • @marcoantonio6966

    @marcoantonio6966

    7 жыл бұрын

    Art Solo I love my SB but still want that 48. I should've kept the nightster. It was a great bike. I feel it was faster than my bob

  • @artsolo5389

    @artsolo5389

    7 жыл бұрын

    The problem I have with Sportsters is that they have no power. They feel, well, weak. I know Sportster guys will disagree but it's true. If you want the true HD experience go to the Dyna IMHO

  • @Wecanhelp

    @Wecanhelp

    7 жыл бұрын

    I don't see sportster making HD bad, now the street series yes. I'm 210 6ft and my 1200 goes well, I do have some upgrades on it to push it up to 70 something hp and 70 torque. To each his own my sportster is a breeze splitting lanes and I could fit it into my garage with a car (which was my selling point).

  • @artsolo5389

    @artsolo5389

    7 жыл бұрын

    I just think that they aren't what HD is selling when they push the Harley experience. I can't make an argument for why they are worth the price tag. All HD are expensive, but at least I can say that the Dynas and up have true power and HD grunt. I had a Sportster and loved it, but that was when I didn't know any better (as a noob). Anyone who rides any motorcycle I'm with you. I would just never recommend a Sportster to anyone. Bottom line, they don't do any one thing good and IMHO they do a lot wrong, even the 1200. I bought a 1200 Roadster with pipes, tuner and air cleaner. Returned it the next day and gave up my down payment in order to get the loan undone. It was definitely slow. That's how poorly I thought of it. If you're going to spend 12-13k why not just get a Dyna for a little more? It's a way better experience.

  • @harshagowd
    @harshagowd7 жыл бұрын

    I am really glad I watched this video. As always your videos are very in-detail and I am glad you compared the DYNA line with the sportster, otherwise I would've made the mistake of picking up a sportster and repenting. Is this a 1000cc bike? How many horsepowers? I never see this information for any of the bikes on the Harley Davidson website...

  • @MattLaidlaw

    @MattLaidlaw

    7 жыл бұрын

    harshagowd The bike is a 1690 cc. 103 CI engine. It produces about 73 horse power and like 90 ft torque. That's at the rear wheel.

  • @sigib1218
    @sigib12187 жыл бұрын

    Any chance I can come to you to buy my first bike ha

  • @el-hp1lj
    @el-hp1lj2 жыл бұрын

    I bought this bike a 2013 Dyna Street Bob as my first Harley I had a few years of streetbike experience it is a completely different feeling than a street bike and I was quite nervous and Rusty getting on the bike for the first few hundred miles but I warmed up quickly

  • @michaeldavis5597
    @michaeldavis55977 жыл бұрын

    can u swap the front end 4 afatbob front end ?

  • @BigMoeFo
    @BigMoeFo7 жыл бұрын

    Darn another great review, I just put cash down on a Sportster Custom XL1200 CB, Denim Black with Mini-Apes looks similar. The HD Dealer said the same thing you said and wanted to steer me towards a Dyna. Thing is I've been off a bike for 2 decades and to be honest I was a bit intimidated by the Dyna. My only concern with the mini-apes is countersteering. I only took it for a short ride but I can see where it could be more difficult. Any thoughts?

  • @BigMoeFo

    @BigMoeFo

    7 жыл бұрын

    Great to hear.For me they actually felt a lot more natural than the drag bars. Especially since it's got forward controls.

  • @dahijitna
    @dahijitna7 жыл бұрын

    Why the different Cam yielding less torque than the FXDL?

  • @michaelsmith1094
    @michaelsmith10947 жыл бұрын

    Do the ape hangers work on the St. Bob, or the 48 and iron sportster?

  • @MattLaidlaw

    @MattLaidlaw

    7 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely. I see them on those bikes all the time.

  • @robertbelote5273
    @robertbelote52734 жыл бұрын

    I agree with the dirt bike rider statement with 1 addition ,cops on bike , the training for them is intense .

  • @richardmccay8425
    @richardmccay84252 жыл бұрын

    Hi Matt, I had a test riding day at HD in Wolverhampton England (UK) and my favourites were the new 114 Fat bob & Street bob for different reasons. I really felt more bad ass on the Street bob with the mini apes, but I really want forward controls. I’ve seen a few Dyna 103’s with mini apes and forward controls. Was that necessarily a conversation, or did they provide them as standard at some point ? (Thinking 2017). What I really want is a raked out, stripped back HD with a maximum of 1 leather bag for a bit of bar hopping and the occasional 150 mile round trip. I love the Break out and have ridden a Rocker on a bar hop. I like the handling of the Street bob 114, but I thought the Dyna looked better. The Fat bob 114, though I loved it was to shorter wheel base to take full advantage of the forward controls. I’m 5’9” (I used to believe was 5’11” 🤣). Can you recommend a bike for me please ? It doesn’t need to be a soft tail necessarily, but just to help you if you are considering helping me, my old riding buddy (former track opponents but chilled out now) has bought a 114 Fat bob 🤔🥴

  • @richardmccay8425

    @richardmccay8425

    2 жыл бұрын

    I meant I’ve seen a few Dyna 103 Street bob with forward controls, and was that a thing Harley did on required a future up grade. Apologies 🙏🏻

  • @ratman543
    @ratman5437 жыл бұрын

    My most favorite motorcycle 😍

  • @terrybuchanan1
    @terrybuchanan17 жыл бұрын

    I have always liked the dyna over the sportster also, but prefer the Roadster's styling the best. Also appreciate comments about dirt bike rider skills, and the sons' show too lol

  • @badshodi
    @badshodi7 жыл бұрын

    You mentioned that you have ridden best and worst.what do you think is the best? What gives you the most comfortable ride?

  • @petefixoldcars2292
    @petefixoldcars22922 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful bike

  • @TravisRPage
    @TravisRPage6 жыл бұрын

    Which do you prefer the 2017 dyna, or the 2018 street bob??

  • @jadensylvester3561
    @jadensylvester35617 жыл бұрын

    Keep up the good work

  • @rappermoh
    @rappermoh6 жыл бұрын

    Love that bike 🤘👌

  • @ArcticTemper
    @ArcticTemper7 жыл бұрын

    Great video, and I do have a question. Owning a Dyna is my end-goal in terms of riding and having my own motorcycle, but I'm still young and my only bike experience is messing around on dirt-bikes out back . So would you have a "path" so to speak, to get from here to there? E.g being a complete novice to a confident Dyna rider. What steps should I take before getting myself a Street Bob, should I consider any intermediary rides and for how long should I ride them before I should be good enough to make the last step? Thanks a ton!

  • @MattLaidlaw

    @MattLaidlaw

    7 жыл бұрын

    ArcticTemper If you're already riding dirt bikes and your big and strong enough for a Dyna then I would just get it and start on local streets till you get comfortable with it. A good dirt bike rider will have no problems on a Harley at all.

  • @ArcticTemper

    @ArcticTemper

    7 жыл бұрын

    Appreciated :)

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