I've ridden over fifty years without windshield, bags, helmet, etc. On long trips I wore what I had and everything else went in a bedroll on the handlebars. Alas, at age 71 I'm thinking about a windshield for the first time. If yer gonna be dumb, ya gotta be tough... ;-)

@peted2770

4 жыл бұрын

My father in law was the same way, the absolute definition of a "Biker", toss a bed roll and tool pouch on the bike and disappear for a few days. In his late 60's he pulled up with a windshield, I pointed at it with a raised eyebrow and he said that he was old enough now for "pussy shit". He's gone now but I keep his pocket watch in my jacket so he still rides with me. When I'm getting tired of being beat up by the wind I'll touch that pocket, smile, and twist the grip.

@charlieswearingen500

4 жыл бұрын

@@peted2770 ~ Good story. When I was a kid I loved older folks, now I are one... ;-)

@spiderbrandt4066

3 жыл бұрын

I'm trying so hard not to be a hater , I started in 1970 , I have ridden over 200,000 km on my EVO look at my photo I rode Jackie Shift for years , no Windshield hell I've never had a Windshield my seat is 1" dense foam , I live in Australia and if you don't know , it's a F#*kin big place , Have a good trip mate

@juliancrooks3031

Жыл бұрын

Motorcycle riding is not for wimps

@earl6969

Жыл бұрын

I'm 65 and never had a windshield on any of my " in the wind" machines. I guess it's like having a convertible and never taking the top down. I run 16 apes with 2" risers on my 92 Dyna wide glide and can still pound out a 400 mile day if I'm running to or from something big. My trick is to use passenger floorboards instead of front pegs. The platform plants my feet and let's me slice the gusts like a OG on a Mann poster....smiling my old face off.

The last trip I took on my Street Bob was 2400 mile-no windshield, no issues. So fun.

@martylawrence9089

Жыл бұрын

Same Let's ride

@martylawrence9089

Жыл бұрын

Mine is 07 stage 2 fuel chip under seat bored to 103 she's a beautiful thing

@kellyhoffmann1

Жыл бұрын

Same. Such a blast.

@brandonmacon3317

10 ай бұрын

Naked and free is the way to be 🤙🤘

It's all about the rider. 03 dyna superglide 650 miles to giddy up tx chopper show. No windshield. You can ride anything anywhere.

@mattkimes9740

3 жыл бұрын

Exactly. It’s about personal resolve.

@larrikinlancer685

2 жыл бұрын

Amen. I have a 2021 FXLRS with a headlight bucket and no fairing. Running around Australia like it ain't no fucking thing

@ryanberry6853

4 ай бұрын

went 5000 miles on a 2020 triumph bonneville bobber across the US.. no windscreen either, no fancy seat, tent camped the whole way.

I've had 2 back surgeries and I rode my FXDB 4600 miles in 11 days

I had a 88 FXRL and it came with the highway pegs , they were a godsend 😎🇺🇸

Like your videos. Clean language, straight forward mods with good step-by-step guidance.

@GraniteCityRiders

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks brother!

@mikecimorelli5071

2 жыл бұрын

I agree. It’s nice to have clean language. I can watch a channel like this and show my kids that guys who do this kind of stuff can still be good individuals.

I do 400 + miles a day on a dyna all the time... and I'm 2 surgeries deep in to fixing my back... 400 isn't that bad..

@mcmc8496

5 жыл бұрын

400 is lunch time...

@konrad1101

5 жыл бұрын

My back is screwed and my bike is sitting 🤦‍♂️

@momoneyhabits

Жыл бұрын

First real time out on my new Softail street bob I did 180 miles and it wasn't horrible. This is after spending about 3 years off a bike. Before I had built up my body and did multiple 24hr 1k mile trips on a S1000rr. 400 miles on this should be a breeze.

I just watched just about everyone of your videos and they are all outstanding! A lot of easy to understand information without unnecessary BS. Enjoyable to watch, concise and complete. Outstanding- Thank You!

Great video with excellent tips. The bike looks fantastic in both configurations. Scott

You make some of the best videos on KZread, bro. Just found your channel and subscribed. Straight forward and honest and not "pushing" products just showing the truth. Much respect.

@GraniteCityRiders

6 жыл бұрын

John... thanks brother. Appreciate the compliment.

Very good advice. I own a street bob and set up my bike for longer rides and generally just more comfortable riding. I have different companies products on my bike. Suspension is next for me but most likely will do front suspension first.

thanks for the video!! I have a FXR used to have a bagger. loved the "in a perfect world" hahaha perfect .

@GraniteCityRiders

6 жыл бұрын

right on... thanks for watching.

Awesome video with great information.

Great mod tips man for Street Bobs, Cruisers, or Street Bikers about to make some longer rides! Cool stuff.

As long as I hang out for a bit every time I fill up with gas I can ride all day long. No fairing/windshield on my 06 FXDB. You present some great options for people looking for more comfort and convenience 🤘

I bought that same seat for my Street Bob, but I got the Daddy Long Legs version. It moves the rider back about 2 inches. Makes a HUGE difference. My knees aren't as bent with the mid controls and it's such a comfortable seat to begin with. I also bought a tall sissy bar and have a big bag that I strap on over my passenger seat for more back support. It's a super comfy rig, now. Just working through some engine gremlins now, but I can't wait to go for a long cruise once I get the damn thing running right.

Hell yeah. You don't need a touring bike to tour. I'm 5'11" 260lbs and I rode from Northern Wisconsin to Missouri and back (about 1500 miles) in two days on my Softail Low Rider. I've added a Corbin touring seat, 3" bar risers with a 1" rear set on stock bars, a windshield and a tail bag. Next up is some highway pegs.

Hello, I have a 16 fat boy, with a removable windshield that I cut down to proper height, an Air Hawk seat pad, saddlebags, luggage rack, back pad, and front engine guard that I can put my feet up on. I have factory cruise control. My bike is an awesome cross country cruiser. I can put on 5-600 miles a day pretty easy. The seat pad was a big improvement. I’ve considered going for the glide, or limited, but I prefer the ride from a non rubber mounted softail frame. I like to feel my engine pulse through my body, even at normal speeds. Don’t let it be said that a softail can’t ride cross country, just got have that love of riding. Thanks for the videos.

I know this is 3 years late however, this info helps me with the Cali-Fl/GA trip im planning to do on my Indian Scout

Thats why I went with the wide glide. I wanted those foward controls. So comfortable specially with mini floor boards.

Man I love this channel and this guy. He’s so fucking calm and chill.

@GraniteCityRiders

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks man! I appreciate the support.

I rode my Street Bob to Yellowstone with a clip on H-D windshield. No problem and a pleasant ride for almost 3,000 miles.

Very useful video. One comment... To get the saddle bags on your bike, you need to relocate the turn signal lights/tail lights and license plate bracket to the rear of the Street Bob and that can run into extra expense and more than 30 minutes to install. I did like the go cruise and seat recommendation and may purchase those.

Great video. Thanks!

Cool video & great music choice bro.

Awesome video

Forward controls , cruise control both from Harley and don’t be soft...... job done

Thank you for the advice. Upped and subbed 👍

Nice video! I just ordered a quick release windshield for my Dyna so I can be more comfortable on the freeway at speeds over 60 mph, our local highway speed is 75 mph and most people do 80 - 85, too fast for long drives with no windshield in my opinion, takes the fun out of riding. Although I love to ride without anything in front of me at 50 mph and under, the windshield that I bought pops off in seconds with no tools which is pretty cool. I also added a 30 inch sissy bar on the back and put bags and a Mexican blanket behind me so I can lay back like I'm in a lounge chair. Without that backrest it's pretty painful on my tailbone after awhile, with that backrest I can ride all day no problem at all. My sissy bar is also a quick release so I can pop that off too for bar hopping. I'm also adding fork wind deflectors, from what I hear they do wonders to keep the buffeting at virtually zero on the freeway. I also upgraded my rear shocks, that didn't make as much of a difference than I was hoping for...

I’m loving all these I’m so tough comments as if being uncomfortable is some sort of competition 😂

Wimp !... Just kidding, I dig the throttle lock for when I'm on the superslab which I do as little as possible, (two lane blacktops are my turf). I also love those bags, quick connect / disconnect ? I'm in ! Yup, a perfect world would include a stage 4 Softail Slim, and a Road King in my 400 car / bike garage. 😄 ✌

Nice video and good advice

I have the same Primo pegs mounted on forward controls. I love them.

@GraniteCityRiders

6 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I''m really lovin them on my bike too.

Excellent video and contents

Enjoyed the video! It was clean and simple. Like the fact it was realistic. If I may, I'd like to ask you about handlebar risers. I have a Road King special and I just want to raise the bar an inch or two. Really like to set up the way it is just want those bars a little more even with my shoulders.

Love the Video man,,I'm on a 18 Stage 1 Roadster with forwards which pulls 106 mph in Third,,I've also got a 19 750 Gs with bells and whistles But I'm deciding on my third ride between the 107 M 8 Street Bob cause I like the weight and simplicity and the new Sport glide... One can never have too many rides...

Awesome video....thinking about doing a san diego to vegas ride on my fxdb and definately this vid helped with ideas

@GraniteCityRiders

6 жыл бұрын

Do it... have a great ride.

Good Stuff. Thanks bro.

Nice video work and good advice on mods. Not sure why some tools would give this a thumbs down, daddy or mommy issues maybe. I'm an old man but just got my first dyna. Have owned and ridden many HD's since 1969. The dyna is my first injected HD and my first twin cam. Not liking the tall T bars but who cares what I think. Those bags are a a very useful add on. Ride safe.

@GraniteCityRiders

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kevin... glad to hear you picked up a twin cam. I think you will enjoy it. It's a great motor and super reliable.

In 2016 I took my bone stock Super Glide on a 4,000 mile trip in two weeks. I turned 67 on the day I left, and have severe arthritis and a heart stent. Oh, I went by myself. Bike did fine, still have it.

I do long trips on my sporty. To me. The sportbob is a touring dream come true.

@paulhorvath9784

5 жыл бұрын

I've got a 18 stage 1 Roadster with forwards that pulls 106 mph in third beside my 19 Gs 750,,But I'm trying to decide on my third bike Either a 107 M8 Street Bob or the new Sport glide.. Not sure yet as I haven't tested them part from the wide glide, road king and currently looking after a 103 Fat boy but compared to that my Roadster ROCKS.

You mean “Casino”. But I gotcha man... great vid!

I ride my 2018 street bob hundreds of miles with no windshield or any fancy add-ons. I prefer the wind in my face, and getting hit with all the elements. It’s all apart of the experience.

@salcheichas

4 жыл бұрын

You have never been hited by a stone coming from the front van, right?

@Projektpat151

4 жыл бұрын

Lmao hurts like a mofo

@tompass7110

2 жыл бұрын

You like a big sausage in yo face ?

Nice tips, dig the Johnny cash!!

@GraniteCityRiders

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks brother. Who doesn't love Johnny, right?

I went from redlands ca to Albany Oregon on my street Bob, now I have a road king haha

Valuable Video!

I’m 63 years old and have never had a bike with a fairing, nor will I ever. I’m riding my street bob now and crunching those miles.

I didn't know I needed more stuff to make it work. I hope I haven't broken it due to regularly riding a little over 800 miles from South Carolina to our farm in Arkansas Generally overnight this time of year (less traffic)

great vid

I’ll agree. I started on a Street Bob and my only complaint is the lack of a wind screen. The very upright position without anything blocking the wind off the torso makes long rides tiring.

Cool lil tips. One a side note there is no point in putting a lock on the zippers in your saddle bags. All someone needs to do is push a pen or a stick against the zipper and it will open up the bag, the TSA at airports do this all the time when checking bags that have zippers and are locked.

Nice !

Thank you for the video

love my go cruise. those bags are badass!?

If you want real comfortable ride , go corbin seat with folding back rest 😎 loving it

@GraniteCityRiders

6 жыл бұрын

What you say is true... a folding back rest is super cozy... but in my opinion I don't love the look on a Dyna... I like to save the backrests for the baggers.

Sissy bar, 3-5 day pack back, wet gear, 2 pair of gloves, 2nd pair of shoes. Pack up. Roll out. 780 miles in 2 days on 21 Slim. No windshield

your right its about ergonomics, I have 2up seat so Im not sliding around and can sit deeper, have forward controls with mini floor boards so I an move my leg position around and have 14 inch mini apes to keep my back straight, just use a full face helmet not a windscreen

How did we ever get by without these:):):):). The bags look interesting. But maybe not $699 interesting. I presume that's a pair. I think I could rig up carryons and get by.

Excellent video right to the point. I'm wanting to get a fat Bob. What kind of shocks did you get.

I put on 715 miles with my 07 street Bob this weekend and haven't changed anything. No windshield. No suspension upgrade. Seat is factory. Mid controls without highway pegs. Was a fine ride.

@riolaflare7180

2 жыл бұрын

Right I was thinking they’re pretty good out the box ready to go 😎

Great tips! I'm still undecided on a fairing/windshield - I might go with some sort of Memphis Shades model. I dig the bags, I'm gonna check em out.

@GraniteCityRiders

6 жыл бұрын

thanks man... let me know what you end up going with.

I have a road glide and a low rider S. I took the glide from miami to Alaska. The lds I ride from miami to NC all the time. Aside from all the fixings, the only thing I need is my saddlemen seat for comfort. And that’s like 6-700 miles easily

I did 600 miles in a day on my Xl1200 sporty with stock seat, had it for 9 months before trade in on my low rider. Traded in with 24,500 I put in some hours every day of the week rain or shine

08 dyna bar hopper- 20’ apes no windshield- no problem 💪🏻

Just got turned on to your channel very informative waving a hand from springfeild mo ride safe

@nathanjohansen7169

4 жыл бұрын

Springfield!

Thats why i have a hot rod heritage the best in my opinion!

I took my SB from Cali to Sturgis with my girl on the back camping the whole way

@frozen2golden

4 жыл бұрын

certified ground pounder!

@Andrewprez777

2 жыл бұрын

That’s wild

Great vid. What is the brand of your shocks? Peace out!

Have been considering buying a street bob for a while now, hell any bike would be an upgrade from my Honda Shadow chop with a steel seat 😂

I got some primo tenderizer bmx pedals with the bungking bmx adapters for about $35-$40

Who needs suspension, I ride an 81 shovelhead with a custom rear end lol

Might I mention that if one does not have the coin for a a new seat, a sissy bar and a bag that is large enough to be used for a backrest is also very useful. It might even allow you to forego a pair of saddle bags depending on how much you need to carry.

@GraniteCityRiders

6 жыл бұрын

I have done this many times on my sporty...works great for multi day trips.

@gvente87

6 жыл бұрын

me too, but on my Heritage Springer (which came stock w/ bags), but I'm too cheap to but a Mustang seat with removable backrest :)

In my opinion on my 08 FXDB I would make sure I had some weight in the bags not to much seem to handle better at high speeds an extra 20 pounds on the bike can really help out

I love my 2016 Dyna Bob. At 67 years old, my arthritis keeps me from long rides. They don’t give me enough OxyContin for it.

I used to tour on an 883 with roadking shocks, mustang touring seat, huge windshield, and pulling a trailer behind it. I did 1,000 miles in a day and 500-600 each additional day on a week long trip 5 state trip

@ChrisHardwickanimaladventures

3 жыл бұрын

Interesting! I'm gonna check out that seat for my Dyna!

did 550 on a sporty 1200, wasnt bad at all. not skered of a long trip on my 07 bob by any means. no windshields, no radios, just a good pair of glasses.

I ONLY ride Dynas and with a front/rear suspension upgrade and a SADDLEMAN seat, I ride as far as my spine allows. I wouldn't go any further because of a windshield, bags, or radio. 🇺🇸💪🏍

Hello, thanks for the vidéo. What's the name of the bag, and where can I buy it in Europe ? (Internet ?). Thanks for response.

What are the rear shocks you have on there? They appear to be longer overall length than stock. Do you like the added length?

is there a way to add windprotection for lets on those straight crashbars ?

I rode my stock streetbob 937 miles in one day.

@austinlobner5081

5 жыл бұрын

No windshield

@austinlobner5081

5 жыл бұрын

Just a bag on the backseat, People rode hard tails 400miles in a day, Harley riders are a dime a dozen bikers are a rare breed

Thought of putting forward controls instead of the highway pegs? I'm torn

Now that it’s on a softail frame, is it more suited for long distance? Thank you..

Am I able to use the stealth mount pegs if I already have forward controls?

I wish I could find decent sized saddlebags that didn't require moving the rear lights from the stock position. So far I've only found one saddlebag that is like that, but it was so small that you can barely fit anything in it.

Couple of days, short trip 😊

Forward controls and a more comfortable seating would help.

What company did you get that relocation kit for the lights and license plate?

My dyna wide glide has been from long island to california and back

Where did you get the kickass Johnny cash primary cover?

Awesome video. I wanna get the roadawgz windshield too for my low rider, was the one on your bike the 4 or 6 inch one?

@GraniteCityRiders

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks man... mine is the 6". Let me know how you like it.

What size is that windscreen I am about to order one. And there are two sizes on the website

Wondering if you heard If Viking bags are any good An what model?

Took my 2016 street Bob on a 12 million mile ride, turned into a god

I like your bag solution. I would like to get more details on that. Your bike has a fender mounted license plate bracket, mine has a side mount. Did you make that change or was yours stock that way?

@GraniteCityRiders

6 жыл бұрын

Hi Donald.. yeah, I added the fender mounted plate to add the bags. It's a pretty easy install, and I don't know how I ever rode without those bags.

I rode an 883 358 miles with no issues. The only problem was the short shot pipes hurting my ears after awhile

All great information really appreciate. But where can I find that Derby Cover?

@GraniteCityRiders

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Milton. The Derby cover is from Venom imaging. They make custom printed derby covers. They also have a huge database to choose from. I think I paid ~130 shipped.

I call mine the bar hopper because I got about 90 miles in me before my tailbone starts to crack lol

Hey dude, great video! Might be a lame question, but what kind of pants are those? Been looking for some just like that. Thanks.

@GraniteCityRiders

5 жыл бұрын

Dickies Slim fit. Great pants for riding... they are tough as jeans and last forever.

I love that Johnny Cash derby cover. Where can I get one?

@HvyMetal4Ever

5 жыл бұрын

customderbys (dot) com