Triumph Bobber mini apes & panniers

[@rayduffy475]

Thanks Bob...went seen the Bobber today at the dealership here in London..on.Canada...thats it I'm sold on Triumph...was considering the 48 Harley...but now I see there is no comparison....my concern was the handle bars and the slight lean forward you mentioned...so yes the apes seemed to be the answer....thankyou for confirming that... appreciated your video....happy trails my friend

[@Superfangelo]

Thank you for this. We're about the same size and this addressed my questions about the mini apes, as well as the saddle bags. Thanks again.

[@jennmerrill3432]

Love it. Just picked my Bobber up today. I'm 5ft tall and love having the mini apes. My husband gets on my bike and likes it as much as I do and he's much bigger than me. Great video.

[@JC-lt3re]

very useful bob cheers, didnt realise the panniers were so brown in the light!

[@bobhewitt1065]

Thanks. Yes they are properly brown. I was a bit disappointed with them. I thought they would be almost black. Hey ho you get used to them (still looking good BTW)

[@jamiermathlin]

great video Bob, I have ordered my bobber with mini apes, red tank, brown seat and olive panniers. shame about the chrome pannier bars, I think I will get my powder coated black. I thin I will get cruise added once I have it. It was nice to see your bike with the apes, makes me feel happy to have selected the same, cheers Jamie

[@larespuertorico]

Great looking bike love it.

[@the10thleper]

Hoy, My next bike! Like the apes I'm 6.3'. I was wondering about saddle bags. Very nice. This is the bike! Love it, Thank you from America.

[@bobhewitt1065]

I gaurentee you will not be disappointed. The bike just keeps getting better with every mile I put on her. Hope you have better weather where you are than here in western Britain ;-)

[@mustafakadoglu891]

Great bike my friend 🤘🏼

[@garydaver6635]

A great honest video clip, I'm considering a purchase and I was worried about looking to big for the bike at 6'2". This vid gave me peace of mind 😁

[@superflea72]

nice bike Bob, thanks for the video. I've been drooling over these since they were announced, and can't wait to get my own!

[@MikeJones-gu1rg]

Best looking Triumph Bobber I've seen. Well done!

[@rafa_v1.0]

Great job on your first video Bob. I've been planning on buying a bike just haven't been completely sure about which one, very helpful information. I think this is going to be the one. Thank you from NorCal.

[@Lame_He]

Looks good. I'm thinking about adding the mini apes to mine eventually

[@CDR1969]

Bob...great job on your first video. Nice to hear an opinion from an everyday rider. We have a 2018 coming in the Spring. Cheers.

[@houseof7017]

Looks very good! At some point im gonna buy those pack bags for my triumph, doing longer trips with a backpack and tent is not optimal, hehe! The handlebar looks so nice... :) and comfortable :) happy riding cheers

[@glasgowharleyrider]

Lovely bike mate , looks great , I’ve tested a couple and really enjoyed , just with stock bars though . Anyway welcome and keep filming . 👍🏼👍🏼

[@jeremyaffolter6611]

great video - thanks for the comments on the high bars

[@jamesfreeland3137]

Nice

[@fredzuccarelli]

Bags look great....contemplating these for my bobber. How do they hold up in the rain? I know Triumph sells rain covers....but was just wondering how the did if they got wet!

[@bobhewitt1065]

Hi, thanks. They are OK. I’ve not really subjected them to serious all day rain. But for the odd downpour while out on a ride, they are fine.

[@IcarusIcarus76]

Fantastic bike/video, i wish triumph introduced the bopper also at around 800cc

[@BobLee911]

Hi Bob! Thanks for your informative video! I'm going to get my Bobber next Wednesday - can't wait!! Maybe I'll do a short video riding her home... I still can't decide, if I should order the Triumph panniers or go with a cheaper but smaller option... For the most part, I would use them to carry some extra fuel because I don't trust this peanut tank... :)

[@bobhewitt1065]

Hi Lee, I'm sure you'll love the Bobber. I thought about getting a small jerry can to sit in one of the panniers but to be honest you always get plenty of notice when the low fuel warning light comes on. You will get at least 20 miles+ in the tank still. Try living with it for a while before making your decision.

[@8654ZuluFoxtrot]

Not sure where you ride, but 100 mile range should be plenty for this style of bike. I was on the fence about this as well and just about wrote this bike off because of the small tank. But, when I really considered what I would use it for there was nowhere I would ride that 100 miles wasn't enough range. I currently have a Yamaha FZ-09 with a larger fuel tank. But it gets a bit less gas mileage than the Bobber. I ride it 59 miles each way to work and it goes on low fuel, and almost ran out a few times. Considering you can get close to 90 miles (using premium gas) before the low fuel light comes on with the Bobber, and you have about 25 miles still left in the tank, you certainly could extend your distance to 100 miles without batting an eye.

[@padelisgk8126]

I got a sporty 48 and i saw this bike a couple of dayz ago...my harley is up for sale from today ...lol

[@bobhewitt1065]

I'm sure you'll love it!

[@TinyDragon]

beautiful

[@seanjohnson1988]

That’s one of the most beautiful bikes I’ve ever seen. I’ve wanted to start riding for a long time but have always been put off because I’m 6ft8. Feel like I’d look like a clown on a kids bike.

[@bobhewitt1065]

Look for a guy in Finland who has made some KZbin Bobber videos. He's 6-4 and is very happy with it (and it doesn't look like a clown's bike ;-). Although 6-8 is maybe pushing it. I'm a nipper at 6-1 so I think you're going to have to get a test ride and get the opinion of a honest mate as to if you look too big on it

[@ratmanbug]

Lovely bike, Bob. Test rode one recently, what a really fun and lively bike to ride. As everyone says, I had a big smile on my face. With the stripped down, light, bike and 1,200 cc's, there's plenty of oomph there, narrow and fairly manoeuvrable. However, I felt a bit big for the bike at 5'10". Not sure I'd want to do a long journey. The mini apes might resolve that. Just need to justify owning two bikes! Bags look good, too. The bike I rode had Vance and Hines pipes on and it sounded great. £500 extra from the dealer, though!

[@bobhewitt1065]

Probably my main concern with the bike was the size. I was really concerned that I would look like I was on a circus bike. So glad I bit the bullet (with help from lots of online comments from taller people). My missus said I'd never looked as comfy on a bike as this one when I picked it up. I've heard that swapping the cat out with an x-pipe makes a great difference to the sound of the bike. I've got to say I'd probably try that before springing for the V&H pipes (although I have heard they're good). I would like to try a small tour next year on the Bobber. For sure not an ideal touring bike but there's something about taking inappropriate bikes touring that adds to the fun or maybe I'm just perverse ;-)

[@41canine]

I'm 5' 10" also, bought a new T120 Bonneville 2 months ago and liked it so much that, 2 weeks later, I bought a new Bobber Black. Plenty of room in the garage...LOL

[@davidohvt]

I appreciated your video thanks. I wonder how much (USD) it would cost to have the mini apes installed? Guess I’ll eventually find out. How high in inches are they f anyone knows?

[@bobhewitt1065]

Hi David, the mini apes are about 10.5 inches over the standard bars. If you want to fit them you'll need the wiring harness extension from Triumph as well. Hope that helps.

[@josephphillips188]

Wow those bags are gorgeous!.....Ive got the Morello red one and have been considering the apes....they look really comfy

[@bobhewitt1065]

I like the Red paint a lot. It was a very difficult decision to go with black. I can highly recommend the apes. Just uploaded a new video following the first service but I also talk about how the Bobber feels "in flight" with the apes.

[@vraimondi]

Beautiful bike!

[@jbeach6066]

Great video, beautiful bike! Do you still love it? Just bought one.

[@bobhewitt1065]

Yes still love mine. I look at other bikes but no others seem to quite tick all my boxes. I'm sure you'll love yours too. Ride safe!

[@philcoolberth3786]

Nice job, Bob -- Beautiful bike

[@bobhewitt1065]

Thanks, just need a bit more time to ride her ;-)

[@philcoolberth3786]

Well, its a been a year...whats the pro's and con's -- top 2 each...

[@bobhewitt1065]

Keep meaning to do a video but here goes. Top two: No1. Engine, simply perfect. No2. Bend swinging (until you hit the deck). Worst two: No1 Tank range - you're just always thinking about the next fuel stop (although I love the look of the tank). No.2 Bend swinging, it should go on forever but just when you're really enjoying yourself you touch down. I've taken to angling my foot upwards in anticipation and when it does happen (not very often) you sort of skate through the corner. All in all a brilliant bike. It will put a smile on your face GUARANTEED!

[@robertl1323]

Any chance you can do a long term review of the Bobber?

[@bobhewitt1065]

Yes, coming soon 2 year review.

[@MaxHeadRush]

I'm thinking about the speedmaster purely for pillion. I reckon the pipes would look awesome wrapped!

[@bobhewitt1065]

I agree. The motor is as sweet as they come and it's identical in the new SpeedMaster. If I won on a scratch card I'd buy a SpeedMaster as well!

[@MaxHeadRush]

Bob Hewitt I ended up buying an 883 low sportster. Sweet, now time to mod it haha

[@bobhewitt1065]

Enjoy, maybe see you on the road!

[@HugoRenaultFilm]

It was helpful for me my friend. Thank you so much.

[@bobhewitt1065]

You're very welcome. Really pleased that it helped.

[@BikersGarage101]

Nice ape-hanger. I'll be installing on for a buddy of mine who is the proud owner of a 2007 Triumph America. That ape-hanger looks like it would fit like a glove. Any chance you could share the size? Thumbs up From Biker's Garage 101

[@bobhewitt1065]

Hi, thanks for the comment. They are 32 inches wide tip to tip (your hands are inboard of that measurement). The hight from the handlebar clamp is 12 inches. Everything plus minus 1/2 inch as the bars bend back and down slightly at the grips and it's all depending on which position you lock them in. I hope that helps and good luck!

[@antonywalker3928]

What is it like turning right at a junction with the ape bars.. I have a Suzuki vs1400 and find it heavy and am afraid to lean to much when turning sharp right

[@bobhewitt1065]

Hi, it's not top heavy, all the weight is super low down however when doing very slow speed tight manoeuvres it does want to drop its head into the corner. It can catch you out sometimes turning right as you say, but if you set off with a positive throttle (if you know what I mean) it's fine. Dawdling can cause it to want to fall into the corner and you have to dab your foot down after a warning tweak from your arse :-). I hope that helps.

[@antonywalker3928]

@@bobhewitt1065 it does...I test drove a black bobber but didnt really try slow turns as I was all google eyed... but having gone out for a few hundred miles on my Suzuki vs 1400 after buying it... I'm terrified of dropping it on a stop and turn sharp right... and didnt know if i traded it in for the bobber it might be easier

[@thomasbinder5288]

How tall are you? Ian 1,90 m is this bike ok for me?

[@bobhewitt1065]

I'm 1.85m. There is a guy in Finland who is just over 1.90m and he is very happy. He hasn't even moved his seat back. Have a look around (kzbin.info/www/bejne/iXvUc3ydZp1nkMk). I think you'll be fine.

[@konstantinw.1036]

@@bobhewitt1065 nice im too 1.85 ty for the review

[@rickducharme7429]

Love the bike, and the apes and panniers. I wish the panniers could be locked to the bike, as well as locking closed. They look the business, tho', that's for sure. Great motor. What's not to like?

[@bobhewitt1065]

Thanks. The motor is truly a sweet one. Panniers are a bit disappointing and as you say can't be locked to the stays but do look nice ;-)

[@r000ketman5]

👍🏽👍🏽

[@r000ketman5]

Can U Plz explain or show how to secure this bags on rail. Thx

[@bobhewitt1065]

Hi. hopefully you can see that in this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/pJ7MpKNpaKiSm9k They slide on the rails and are secured by a small buckle. The last comment on the video asked for details of the rails and I uploaded a photo. See if that helps.

[@r000ketman5]

@@bobhewitt1065 Thx but again again how u secure bag u just sliding on or out. Mine only got shoulder straps. Thx

[@bobhewitt1065]

@@r000ketman5 Hi, look at this: btcloud.bt.com/web/app/share/invite/H3SJWuWNXN This is looking down on the rear of the pannier. There is a small strap attached to the pannier which you loop through the pannier stay. It just stops it sliding off backwards. Hope that helps

[@r000ketman5]

@@bobhewitt1065 I think my bag doesn’t hve tht side thing I find 2 like this for shoulder strap thu so I m confused . Thx

[@larespuertorico]

What's the brand of those panniers?

[@bobhewitt1065]

They are Triumph's own panniers

[@chrisneed_for_speed851]

Still have it?

[@bobhewitt1065]

Yes. Still love her. I have looked at other bikes but the old bobber just ticks so many boxes for me. There are a couple of things I'd like to do on her but I haven't gotten around to any just yet. Procrastination rules.

[@mikemm03]

Those panniers look like they will leak like a sieve if caught in the rain. has anyone experienced this. While they look good I cant see spending the $$$

[@bobhewitt1065]

They are wax coated fabric and leather but for sure can't cope with real rain, just showerproof. Luckily you can buy waterproof covers from Triumph for extra $$$ :-). I added a second video to show them in this video: kzbin.info?o=U&video_id=-0a567LDhRk

[@kevinburk7861]

I don't know why you would put mini apes on a bobber

[@markjacobs6294]

I've got the same bike, Those stays are incredibly hideous. Get a Kreiga backpack if you need storage.

[@bobhewitt1065]

Fair point. But equally with the panniers on you don't see them.

[@kw7815]

I'm 6'6 so its 198 cm . I'm too big I think ... :(

[@bobhewitt1065]

Yes possibly. My mate is 6-4 and he was happy riding it. However you might be better with something physically larger. Test ride is the only way to say for sure. Take a mate along and ask him his opinion.

[@jennmerrill3432]

This bike with 12" apes is so versatile. I'm 5ft tall and love the fit for me. Put the seat all the way back for my much bigger husband and he also loves the fit for him.