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Road Captain
Joined: Nov 2014
Posts: 509
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From: Edmonton, Alberta
Hey out there.
Sold a 2000 Deuce to step up to touring. Bad, bad move. Missed that bike since the day I sold it. Went to a RKC then a '11 Ultra Limited.
Looking to go back sportier since I don't do a lot of long rides anymore.
Got it narrowed down to;
Softail Deluxe ( always been partial to these)
Softail Slim
Breakout
Any input? Whose riding any of these?
Thanks
Sold a 2000 Deuce to step up to touring. Bad, bad move. Missed that bike since the day I sold it. Went to a RKC then a '11 Ultra Limited.
Looking to go back sportier since I don't do a lot of long rides anymore.
Got it narrowed down to;
Softail Deluxe ( always been partial to these)
Softail Slim
Breakout
Any input? Whose riding any of these?
Thanks
Last edited by Berick; Mar 17, 2015 at 01:07 PM.
Tourer
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 460
Likes: 5
From: Springfield, Louisiana
I love my Breakout! It gets all kinds of looks! Not the most comfortable of rides however but fun around town and bar hops. I originally went in looking for a Fatboy but once I saw the BO I was sold!
Club Member
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 2,404
Likes: 12
From: Haymarket, VA
I can sympathize in regard to selling your Deuce. I had a bagger years ago & have no need for one now for the type of riding I do now. IF I would happen to get another one(which I won't) I would NEVER get rid of my Deuce.
Road Master
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 1,050
Likes: 44
From: VA
Like others have said if you are going to do a bunch of 2 up riding the deluxe may be more comfortable But I am partial to the slim, (I own a slim) the breakout is sharp and an eye turner, test ride them all.
I sold a softail custom (evo) and regret it, I am always on the lookout for a clean Softail custom or standard locally.
I sold a softail custom (evo) and regret it, I am always on the lookout for a clean Softail custom or standard locally.
Last edited by rowan; Mar 17, 2015 at 08:51 PM.
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Road Master
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 816
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From: Michigan
Well.... you tried the touring gig and ya didn't like it. The opposite end of that spectrum from the 3 choices you gave us would be the Breakout.... the closest to touring out of the 3 would be the Softail Deluxe. If you have a misses and she spends "a lot" of time on the bike with you.... then go with the Deluxe. If she goes out on short jaunts with you once and awhile then go with the Slim, if you want pure self-indulgent satisfaction then go with the Breakout (I like the Slim better myself but I like that classic styling a bit more).
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Road Master
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 816
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From: Michigan
Sat on all 3 today..deluxe fit the best, slim not so much and the Breakout would need different bars
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Road Master
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 816
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From: Michigan
Maybe it's time for a threesome
I like my slim. Originally wanted a SG but im glad i didnt make that move. As stated i feel like the delux give you the most options. I am 6' 1" 210 pounds and feel great on the slim (notice a lot of ppl say it fits smaller riders better). I have noticed a ton of people putting together some nice touring set ups on the slim with a quick detatch fairing and hard bags. Looks like a mini SG and everyone that has done it that i have talked to is happy with it. Dont know if anyones opinion can really answer the question but best of luck!