View Poll Results: Slim vs Breakout
Softail Slim
87
50.29%
Breakout
86
49.71%
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Slim vs Breakout?
Road Master
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From: Rome, NY
Me? Let's see... I actually have a spreadsheet of all the changes I've made...
Foot Pegs HD#50370-04, Shifter Peg HD#34689-04, & Brake Peg HD#42710-04.
I changed the passenger pegs too, which was probably a waste of money for an old Geezer like me - but you never know.
Foot Pegs HD#50370-04, Shifter Peg HD#34689-04, & Brake Peg HD#42710-04.
I changed the passenger pegs too, which was probably a waste of money for an old Geezer like me - but you never know.
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From: Orlando, FL
Goes to show to the OP that he can't go wrong with either one. Or, as some fortunate forum members have done, have both!
The only motorcycle that I have ridden with a wide tire is my brother's Suzuki Boulevard M109R. I am guessing that the feeling of the BO will be like that. In terms of ridding a bike with a 240 wheel.
Anyway, it is great to have choices. I need to rent a BO just for the heck of it. I hate to waste my sales guy's time if I know that I am not going to buy one for now... best just to rent it for the weekend.
The only motorcycle that I have ridden with a wide tire is my brother's Suzuki Boulevard M109R. I am guessing that the feeling of the BO will be like that. In terms of ridding a bike with a 240 wheel.
Anyway, it is great to have choices. I need to rent a BO just for the heck of it. I hate to waste my sales guy's time if I know that I am not going to buy one for now... best just to rent it for the weekend.
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From: The Rust Belt!
Take my opinion for what it's worth, OP, which is a grain of salt, as I'm a newbie motorcyclist with my first bike.
I bought a used Slim--2013. Previous owner put short, loud Vance & Hines pipes on it as well as a big windshield that is quick remove. The Slim was the ONLY bike in the dealership I could get my feet planted on the floor with. It's a big bike for me, though: I'm hardly 5'2" with a 27" inseam on a good day, female if you couldn't tell, and if I need to move the bike in tight places and I can't power through it, the bike is going to drop (and it has, many times, on me and I have the bruises to prove it all over my body). I try my darnedest to move around that 700 lbs bike but I figure the clutch control/friction zone practice is worth it.
My boyfriend is around your height and weight and he rode the Slim home for me from the dealership. He has a 2015 ElectraGlide Ultra Limited Low and he is STILL talking about how much he loves my Slim and I've had the bike home for almost 3 weeks now. I mean, he's calling it "his bike" and threatens to steal it from me every day...I have to remind him his name is nowhere on the paperwork but I'd gladly add him if he shared the finances on it.
I will be replacing the stock seat as we plan on doing road trips once I get my license (still have my learner's permit) and putting rear passenger pegs and a better passenger pillion on it (it has the small, 6" one that will probably give you 'roids). I want to put saddlebags on it but that means relocating the rear lights and side license plate, which I DON'T want to do because that just ruins the vintage look of the bike. I'm not even going to put a sissy bar on the back, despite the luggage possibilities, because I don't like the look (may do a Kuryakyn Plug 'N Play one, though).
So I clearly voted Slim all the way, but I'm totally biased based on my physical stature. Though my boyfriend loves it too and he had no problem with his height on it; he looked great on it, actually even better than on his EG! My bike is Vivid Black but that Sand Camo Denim color is still calling my name...maybe in a couple years I can find one used.
I bought a used Slim--2013. Previous owner put short, loud Vance & Hines pipes on it as well as a big windshield that is quick remove. The Slim was the ONLY bike in the dealership I could get my feet planted on the floor with. It's a big bike for me, though: I'm hardly 5'2" with a 27" inseam on a good day, female if you couldn't tell, and if I need to move the bike in tight places and I can't power through it, the bike is going to drop (and it has, many times, on me and I have the bruises to prove it all over my body). I try my darnedest to move around that 700 lbs bike but I figure the clutch control/friction zone practice is worth it.
My boyfriend is around your height and weight and he rode the Slim home for me from the dealership. He has a 2015 ElectraGlide Ultra Limited Low and he is STILL talking about how much he loves my Slim and I've had the bike home for almost 3 weeks now. I mean, he's calling it "his bike" and threatens to steal it from me every day...I have to remind him his name is nowhere on the paperwork but I'd gladly add him if he shared the finances on it.
I will be replacing the stock seat as we plan on doing road trips once I get my license (still have my learner's permit) and putting rear passenger pegs and a better passenger pillion on it (it has the small, 6" one that will probably give you 'roids). I want to put saddlebags on it but that means relocating the rear lights and side license plate, which I DON'T want to do because that just ruins the vintage look of the bike. I'm not even going to put a sissy bar on the back, despite the luggage possibilities, because I don't like the look (may do a Kuryakyn Plug 'N Play one, though).
So I clearly voted Slim all the way, but I'm totally biased based on my physical stature. Though my boyfriend loves it too and he had no problem with his height on it; he looked great on it, actually even better than on his EG! My bike is Vivid Black but that Sand Camo Denim color is still calling my name...maybe in a couple years I can find one used.
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From: The Rust Belt!
The bad comments on the Breakout's handling are from people who are used to thin rear tire bikes going to the fat 240 and not being able to adapt their riding styles or habits. Yes, it's a bit different and a bit intimidating at first, especially coming from, say, a Low Rider & Sporty like I did. It's that first "holy sh#t" in the first tight turn that causes people to say that, but after 7K miles on mine, I wouldn't trade it for any other HD on the market (maybe a CVO BO). Once you really adapt your style to the bike, it's a gas, and cuts the turns as well as any other HD - maybe better, because the BO encourages you to lay it over 'till the pipes touch (that factory lean angle is bullsh*t, provided you change the pegs)
To me, the Slim looks like the same old stale HD regurgitated style while the Breakout looks like a new, clean design, devoid of that "your Father's bike" look.
To me, the Slim looks like the same old stale HD regurgitated style while the Breakout looks like a new, clean design, devoid of that "your Father's bike" look.
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Joined: Sep 2013
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From: Omaha
Okay cool, thanks for the specific answers
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From: The Rust Belt!
Its crazy how close this poll was over the days.. The Slim led most of the poll with the Breakout always catching up and now the Breakout leads for the first time.. Both these bikes seem like they have a passionate following and im guessing i couldn't go wrong either... Im going to take my time with deciding and wait to see what 2016 brings.. I really want to see that Olive gold color as well for the Slim..
Nice!! That does say alot.. Sometimes people get on or test ride a different bike that is not there own and hate it.. But ive heard this from many that the Slim handles and rides Amazing.. I havent test rode one yet but to be honest ive owned 6 Harley's and 2 of them were Softails and the Softails were my favorites so im sure the Slim will be great.. I dont understand why you would have to relocate the rear lights for passenger pegs? You shouldnt have too.. And dont let your boyfriend steal your bike..Lol
He can play with it from time to time but now that I'm riding more (AND LICENSED WOOHOO!) he has his own toy to keep himself occupied! He did detail the Slim for me when we got back from VT, though. 
Definitely no need to move anything around on the Slim for passenger pegs, and I've gotten over my initial whining about saddlebags and relocating things. I'm going to put a 2-up seat on the Slim and a sissy bar, and will just use a sissy bar bag. I need something for long trips, and I'll get over the look once I start using it and realizing how useful it will be.
Breakout has 2 more votes so far! Though it sounds like you're going to wait a little while to make a decision?
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From: sugar land, gulf coast, tx
Currently I'm on an FXDC Custom, and love it. OK, suspension sucks, but stills handles much better than any Harley I have owned, other than the XR1200. If my choice was between the BO and Slim, I'd go the Slim every time. I've found I don't fit properly on any Harley with forwards, so the BO would do a number on my lower back.
I've wanted a Slim since it came out, but the additional cost beyond my Dyna, has put a stop to it's purchase. To me, a Slim with a decent seat would be a great bike to ride, for many miles. Funny, but the BO is almost my Dyna with forwards. Not worth $10K+ more than is currently owed on my Dyna. Want old skool, go Slim, want a modern Chopper, go the BO, or a possibly Wide Glide, using the Dyna frame, instead of the Softail one.
I've wanted a Slim since it came out, but the additional cost beyond my Dyna, has put a stop to it's purchase. To me, a Slim with a decent seat would be a great bike to ride, for many miles. Funny, but the BO is almost my Dyna with forwards. Not worth $10K+ more than is currently owed on my Dyna. Want old skool, go Slim, want a modern Chopper, go the BO, or a possibly Wide Glide, using the Dyna frame, instead of the Softail one.