Epic Softail Slim Rant
Road Captain
Joined: Jul 2015
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From: London, UK
(Sorry, no offence intended!)
Last edited by stinkerbill; Aug 16, 2016 at 12:40 PM.
Road Captain
Joined: Jul 2015
Posts: 565
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From: London, UK
I asked the dealer about the hesitation at starting and they just told me to keep it one the tender. Sometimes this 103 just starts hard. And I don't mean turning over multiple times. Sometimes it just really hesitates.
A smaller battery would just seem bad to me. Hell I want one with more snot if anything.
A smaller battery would just seem bad to me. Hell I want one with more snot if anything.
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Intermediate
Joined: Jul 2014
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From: Mechanicsburg, PA
That's the thought that goes through my head when I see them.
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Joined: Jul 2016
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From: New Jersey
I can say, I dont like it either, but My ****, posture loves it. I dont like some of the clean looking seat pans I seen on here... looks to plastic/chinsy for my taste. I estimate 2 inch more leg room. could be more. I'm not tall.. 5'9".... I have room to move around now.
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From: NE Philly
If you keep the slim, look at long ride shields recurve windshields. You can also look at some of the Memphis Shades windshields, particularly their taller ones.
Still, you stated you are 6'2". The Slim is a small bike. It is so small that it is popular with women, beginners, and small people.
You need to test ride a Heritage and a Road King.
Buying a bike based solely on appearance is never good outcome, especially once the novelty of a new bike wears off. Quite frankly, I am surprised you liked the Sportster.
Still, you stated you are 6'2". The Slim is a small bike. It is so small that it is popular with women, beginners, and small people.
You need to test ride a Heritage and a Road King.
Buying a bike based solely on appearance is never good outcome, especially once the novelty of a new bike wears off. Quite frankly, I am surprised you liked the Sportster.
The Slim is hardly a small bike. It's actually very similar to the Heritage. They both have the same wheelbase, both have the FL front end and front tires. The only real differences are the windshield, front fender, saddlebags, back rest, and passenger pegs. None of which effect the size of the Heritage. The Heritage weighs more because of the added accessories. The Slim can be made into a Heritage.
Even the Road King isn't that much larger. I've read that for some the RK feels more cramped compared to the Heritage. I've ridden both and the Heritage feels lighter but not smaller.
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Not even close. Bags and fairing are all quick release. Ready to tour or ready for cruising, all in a few minutes. It's called versatility. I don't expect you to understand, as you are clearly more suited for a car.