Future Softail Owner, seeking advice
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From: Cheyenne, Wy
Future Softail Owner, seeking advice
Good day all, my name is Cory. I am currently the owner of a 1985 Honda Magna 700. I am preparing to buy a 2016 Harley Softail. I am bouncing back and forth between the Breakout and the Slim, but I am actually leaning more towards a Slim. Dont get me wrong, the breakout is a wicked *** bike, but I like the classic look of the Slim.
With that said, I am still doing research, and my decision will be based on whether I can do what I want to make the bike mine. Things I know:
The motor, tranny, frame are the same. The rake and stance of the Breakout is a little more Chopper style, but the Slim sits a little lower and slightly lighter than the Breakout.
I will be going to at least a 113 Stroker on the motor, upgrading to the Cobra Speedster Short Swept Exhaust, Blacking out the bike, adding some forward controls, and a few other goodies.
I am also looking at upgrading the rims. The Slim runs 16x3 Rims stock front and back. The breakout runs a 21x3 front, and an 18x8 back stock. From what I have read, the Slim can run a max rim of 21x3.5 front and 18x4.25 rear without modification to the bike, but the Breakout can only go up to 21x3.5 and 18x8.5 without modification. I have found some rim designs that I really like, that fit within these specs, but my question is...how do I know if they will or will not work on the Softail Slim? Like I said, I am leaning toward the slim, and would like to simply max the rim size to get the classic look with a slightly modern stance.
So, what are y'all's thoughts? Any suggestions or recommendations from the Softail community? Thanks in advance!
With that said, I am still doing research, and my decision will be based on whether I can do what I want to make the bike mine. Things I know:
The motor, tranny, frame are the same. The rake and stance of the Breakout is a little more Chopper style, but the Slim sits a little lower and slightly lighter than the Breakout.
I will be going to at least a 113 Stroker on the motor, upgrading to the Cobra Speedster Short Swept Exhaust, Blacking out the bike, adding some forward controls, and a few other goodies.
I am also looking at upgrading the rims. The Slim runs 16x3 Rims stock front and back. The breakout runs a 21x3 front, and an 18x8 back stock. From what I have read, the Slim can run a max rim of 21x3.5 front and 18x4.25 rear without modification to the bike, but the Breakout can only go up to 21x3.5 and 18x8.5 without modification. I have found some rim designs that I really like, that fit within these specs, but my question is...how do I know if they will or will not work on the Softail Slim? Like I said, I am leaning toward the slim, and would like to simply max the rim size to get the classic look with a slightly modern stance.
So, what are y'all's thoughts? Any suggestions or recommendations from the Softail community? Thanks in advance!
Maybe I have not read your question correctly, but the only thing I got out of it was your concern with tire/wheel size. I don't know what type of wheels you are looking for. When you know what type you want, just put your bike specs in and it will tell you if they have what you are looking for.
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That is my main concern at the moment, along with if there are any suggestions or recommendations for other things to consider. The rims I have been most interested in, are something along the lines of these: http://www.ftdcustoms.com/The-Predat...heels-Blackout
Dont have to be the same brand or anything, I just love the style. Problem is, everything I check, says they will not fit a 2015 Softail Slim...my question is, why not? What is different?
Dont have to be the same brand or anything, I just love the style. Problem is, everything I check, says they will not fit a 2015 Softail Slim...my question is, why not? What is different?
That is my main concern at the moment, along with if there are any suggestions or recommendations for other things to consider. The rims I have been most interested in, are something along the lines of these: http://www.ftdcustoms.com/The-Predat...heels-Blackout
Dont have to be the same brand or anything, I just love the style. Problem is, everything I check, says they will not fit a 2015 Softail Slim...my question is, why not? What is different?
Dont have to be the same brand or anything, I just love the style. Problem is, everything I check, says they will not fit a 2015 Softail Slim...my question is, why not? What is different?
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I have a 2015 slim and I love it. I also live the breakout but prefer the cvo . Both great bikes in my opinion . One suggestion from a person that has been customizing things for years. pick the bike you love things like rims can change. Either bike you choose I hope you enjoy it.
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Thank you Slim Chris! That is why I am trying to do the research now. I love both the Breakout and the Slim better than any other bikes, but like I said, I think I like the Slim a little bit better than the Breakout. I just want to make sure that I can do what I want.
The Stroker kit, and the exhaust will be installed from the dealership when I buy the bike. I am thinking the forward controls will as well. I am 6ft 3, and about 190 lbs, so I need something I can stretch out on just a little bit, but I am not a fan of touring bikes.
The Stroker kit, and the exhaust will be installed from the dealership when I buy the bike. I am thinking the forward controls will as well. I am 6ft 3, and about 190 lbs, so I need something I can stretch out on just a little bit, but I am not a fan of touring bikes.
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Future Softail Owner, seeking advice
If you are 6' 3", the Breakout will be more comfortable.
My God, you are talking about stroker kit etc. before even having taken a test ride on either one.
I always say, test ride many bikes then buy the one that fits you the best. Then ride it for a year before doing anything to it.
In stock form, the engine is more than double the size of your Honda's.
My God, you are talking about stroker kit etc. before even having taken a test ride on either one.
I always say, test ride many bikes then buy the one that fits you the best. Then ride it for a year before doing anything to it.
In stock form, the engine is more than double the size of your Honda's.
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