Softail Street Bob - Stage 3 or Stage 4? - Harley Davidson FXBB

Random chat, while riding my 2018 Softail Street Bob FXBB. I spoke to Harley Davidson about upgrading my FXBB from a Stage 2 to a Stage 3 or Stage 4!

[Andy_FXBB]

Hey fella, can you tell me what bars and raiser you have on your bike

[topher]

I have a 2014 Street Glide that I was thinking about putting a stage 4 in but after listening to you I think a stage 3 would be the better way to go. I have a lifetime warranty on the motor I need to make sure that it keeps that lifetime warranty on it if I do that. I would just like to get a little extra horsepower or Torque from the stage one. I think the stage 4 would probably be Overkill on my bike. Would like to get some input from someone who has done the three and four already if you would please I would really appreciate your input.

[NLyousefgames]

Can somebody explain how torque works, like what do you feel? Or can you not even feel it??

[Billimus]

Dude I love what you've done to the Street Bob. I just recently bought a Sport Glide and love it so much. Street Bob was my second pick but nobody had any in stock.

[biker]

I just installed the stage 3, 117 cu.in. on my 2019 Road King Special. Love the smooth linear torque across a nice section of the RPM range. Well worth the cash.

[grimreaper]

Anyone thinking about a stage 3 or 4 I say do it who cares about down the road 3 or 4 years or beyond don't think about tradeing then or selling it you may not be here life is short enjoy each day get the upgrades you want now an enjoy them now you may not be here tomorrow live each day as if it were your last one day it will be G R

[supergrizzidentity]

I’m thinking about a stage 4 because my 107 feels so slow accelerating from 65mph on the highway. My last bike was a Ninja zx6r, so I want a kit that will make the power feel more similar to my old bike

[anthonyr]

Went into Laidlaws in Glendale before I get my Street Bob and was given the same information. Stage 3 is where it's at, stage four you need a much higher RPM to get any use from it and it's not worth it.

[petterin]

Depending on your driving style. Stage IV, if you drive a lot at high revs for long distances state/interstate/multiple states journeys.
I prefer Stage III as I like to rev high occasionally in the city and passing cars and trucks.

[kainalugreig]

I own a 2019 fxbb I rode my buddy’s 2018 fxbb with a stage 4 it’s a beast there’s no weak spot pulls hard down low all the way up to red line in all gears

[Bigiron]

Honestly in my opinion if it makes you happy who cares the cost just take care of it and correctly do the break in Period. Good luck M8

[vaughnfontenot]

i have a stage 3 and i ride the hell out of it. and im perfectly happy

[QUTMAN]

Do the cruise control for sure. The rest is up to you. If you are set on the stage 3 or 4 I'd say 3 for the reasons you mentioned. Wheels would be nice also maybe even before the engine work but again you do you. I know block loves the low rider s but I think it's more a business decision than anything else. Either way your bike rocks and I'm sure you'll be at 1k in no time. Congrats.

[yongthanatip]

How can you operate you smart phone with your gloves on?

[charlieb]

Would like to see some aftermarket wheels on your bike!

[Kaapstadt]

Actually getting something before you Lol....cruise control! After riding the sport glide I decided the cruise is a must. Get some Gerbing heated gloves they are fantastic. Cheers for the entertainment as always.

[geoffozevans]

Only thing with doing stage 3 or 4 is that it costs a bomb & usually you lose money in the end. Have read & looked at countless posts here & in Australia & USA & you lose so much money. Stock with the stage 2 or get a 114 Harley 👍👍😎

[MrPAULONEAL]

Stage 4 is only worth it if you get a 128ci...

[patmanwainwright]

The difference in stage III and IV is stage IV has Screamin' Eagle heads a 64mm throttle body and a different cam which is for hwy overtaking and guys who are always dropping down a gear to keep the bike revs higher. Now some people are doing stage IV and using a torque instead. Ok now it's your bike and your money so it is up to you end the end the only advise i can give is to watch reviews of people who have done these stages and also remember if you do stage III now and your still wondering about stage IV it's not hard to up grade later.

[williamhyland]

I think you should stick with your stage 2. The bike is already so powerful even at stock. So I think stage 2 is good enough for real world stuff. Also, I think you should wait another year for the wheels. I’m sure there will be cheaper wheel options in another year.