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Old Jul 22, 2016 | 01:11 PM
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Originally Posted by vdude
Are slim s model that much better then standard slim?
It seem like $3500 more is a little much.(maybe they are)
Looking for some answers ?????
Is it possible to get a deal on these?
Thanks
This should be a fun thread
 
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Old Jul 22, 2016 | 01:33 PM
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The price is a good value for a factory hot rod all under warranty. But if performance and the blacked out engine or 'S" specific paint aren't your concern then I would get a standard Slim and use the extra cash for things like bars, pipes, and whatnot.
And during the last Demo days, my standard slim with just a complete stage 1 and my whiskey throttle style easily kept up with an "S". Cams and a pulley change and I should be rock solid against a stock "S". Still never going to be the drag king though.
 
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Old Jul 23, 2016 | 08:51 AM
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HD fan-What café fairing is that?Looks killer.
 
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Old Jul 23, 2016 | 09:17 AM
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Man,, great answers, thanks for the review...
 
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Old Jul 23, 2016 | 01:54 PM
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durtyburty, thanks! It is the memphis shade bullet fairing.
 

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Old Jul 23, 2016 | 04:48 PM
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i love the seat...
 
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Old Jul 24, 2016 | 10:33 AM
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Just went through this Friday and the s really is a better bike then the original and the original is Damm nice! The wife stepped up and went with the s but then again it was just a little different then most because of the color and this turns heads every where we go

 
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Old Jul 24, 2016 | 12:18 PM
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5150 I was just thinking of painting my slim s...nice S man!
 
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Old Jul 24, 2016 | 01:11 PM
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Originally Posted by HD_fan
5150 I was just thinking of painting my slim s...nice S man!
What colour is your slim S now?
 
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Old Jul 24, 2016 | 01:38 PM
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