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Old Mar 22, 2020 | 08:45 PM
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Saddleman seat and Harley sissy bar added
 
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Old Mar 22, 2020 | 11:31 PM
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Got a chance to install my Vance and Hines Twin Slash Slip-ons the other day. I'm definitely loving the sound compared to the stock exhaust and was alot easier to install than I thought.. It now has that loud "throaty" sound that I was looking for without being deafening loud.



 
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Old Apr 3, 2020 | 06:39 AM
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Has anyone looked into putting forward controls on their 19 slim? I know it sits on the same frame as a breakout and fat Bob. Will the forward controls for either one of those fit on the slim?
 
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Old Apr 3, 2020 | 07:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Tyler Davidson
Has anyone looked into putting forward controls on their 19 slim? I know it sits on the same frame as a breakout and fat Bob. Will the forward controls for either one of those fit on the slim?
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/2018-...rols-help.html


 
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Old Apr 3, 2020 | 08:24 AM
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Personally, I like the looks of a Slim alot. I kinda wish ida looked at them when I bought my new breakout. No ****, both dealers I went looking at when shopping for a new m8 softie, steered me away from the slim!? Said I was "too tall, you won't like it". WTF? I love my fxbr though. I'd love to figure a mod (and spend the money) to get the speedo on the tank. It's just the way Harley's should be! Lol...
 
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Old Apr 3, 2020 | 11:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Superdog3:16
I'd love to figure a mod (and spend the money) to get the speedo on the tank. It's just the way Harley's should be! Lol...
100% agreed!
 
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Old Apr 3, 2020 | 08:56 PM
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yes strait forward fitting , love it Originally Posted by Tyler Davidson View Post
Has anyone looked into putting forward controls on their 19 slim? I know it sits on the same frame as a breakout and fat Bob. Will the forward controls for either one of those fit on the slim?

 

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Old Apr 11, 2020 | 12:55 PM
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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.











 
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Old Apr 11, 2020 | 01:28 PM
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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.










If I had a Slim, I’d be taking a lot of inspiration from your bike. That 200 is just bad ***!

What size rim is the 200 on? It looks bigger than 16”
 

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Old Apr 11, 2020 | 02:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Stormin70
If I had a Slim, I’d be taking a lot of inspiration from your bike. That 200 is just bad ***!

What size rim is the 200 on? It looks bigger than 16”
Thank you very much, I really appreciate that!! The rear wheel is 18in
 
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