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Old Feb 9, 2021 | 08:59 AM
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Picked up a set Vance and Hines Staggered Big Shots , It's to cold now to install them ,


 
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Old Feb 16, 2021 | 11:13 AM
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LIMike, your Slim is badass! My lady just picked up one of the last 2020 Slims at a really good deal to make room for the new 2021's. So far I've installed 16 inch apes, Kodlin 1.5" lowering kit, Mustache engine guard, Vance and Hines Big Radius pipes, and had her seat re-stitched for more support and cushion. Still waiting for her new air cleaner and gonna send a few more things out for black powder coat.

 

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Old Feb 25, 2021 | 02:07 PM
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Just install the V&H Big Shots and High flow air cleaner (Stage One ) Did the tune using the FP3 Tuner ,
Can't Ride it yet , still winter here in Canada




 
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Old Feb 26, 2021 | 01:27 PM
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got a pair of s&s slash cuts, if anyone's keen
 
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Old Feb 28, 2021 | 02:31 PM
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[QUOTE=LaRSin;19762250]Just install the V&H Big Shots and High flow air cleaner (Stage One ) Did the tune using the FP3 Tuner ,
Can't Ride it yet , still winter here in Canada


LaRSin, I did the same as you, V&H Big Shots, SE air cleaner and tuned with FP3. I loaded the standard tune for this combo, thinking I might use the FP3's auto-tune if the standard tune didn't seem spot-on in all conditions. Never touched it again, it runs great.
 
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Old Mar 1, 2021 | 05:09 AM
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Originally Posted by LIMike
Hey Guys, being this is everything softail slim I tell you a little about my 2018 Slim.
I lowered the back end 2in with a progressive 465 shock.
The rear fender is a Ricks 200er that dropped the fender even closer to the rear wheel without effecting the ground clearance.
The saddle is a Ricks base plate with custom covering from a local Upholstery shop.
I installed a crossbones rear wheel with 200mm tire.
The exhaust is Vance & Hines big radius
I used the screaming eagle heavy breather with aluminum cover
I had to modify and powder coat the precision aces wild rear brake arm to fit there 2028 model
Installed aces wild heal toe shifter
Bars are 12in Hell Bent by 2in diameter
mirrors are the HD low Profile
saddle bag is Harley Davidson swing arm bag
I decided to use the Screaming eagle smart tune pro to keep factory warranty
I went with the 2019 low profile black primary
rear brake light/directionals aftermarket
front directionals are low profile LED's located under the clutch and brake levers
license plate relocation plate if from DK customs
Linkage cover is from Kuryakyn Zombie Skull. Came Chrome I had it powder coated
LED's are from amazon. Purchased them cheap just to play around with after seeing a video on them and thought they looks pretty good at night
paint is a custom Black with a very slight blue speckle. You can only see the blue when the sun is really bouncing off. Tank has also been ceramic coated
Tank emblems are from a 2013 CVO breakout. I thought these emblems fit the bike better
Fuel caps are flush mounted
Grips are Harley Davidson Diamond Black

Anyway, this is my 2018 Slim. Im probably going to install a 21in front wheel and change out the front fender. I will most likely do a stage 2 or 3 kit as well.










Looks wicked mate!🤘🏼
 
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Old Mar 3, 2021 | 04:50 PM
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[QUOTE=DCR;19769065]
Originally Posted by LaRSin
Just install the V&H Big Shots and High flow air cleaner (Stage One ) Did the tune using the FP3 Tuner ,
Can't Ride it yet , still winter here in Canada


LaRSin, I did the same as you, V&H Big Shots, SE air cleaner and tuned with FP3. I loaded the standard tune for this combo, thinking I might use the FP3's auto-tune if the standard tune didn't seem spot-on in all conditions. Never touched it again, it runs great.
any pictures ?
 
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Old Mar 5, 2021 | 02:39 PM
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(any pictures ?)



 
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Old Mar 12, 2021 | 09:45 AM
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looks good

 
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Old Mar 13, 2021 | 08:59 PM
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what is the best lowering kit and stage 1 exhaust for a 2021 softail slim?

Thank you in advance.
 

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